"Books & Records breathes new life into a hallowed restaurant space in Bankers Hill where live music, including jazz, soul, and R&B, is offered several nights a week. Operated by the owners of Hillcrest’s popular Common Stock, the comfortable space serves a dinner menu from chef Ryan Stickel (Ironside, Mister A’s) highlighted by scallop and shrimp aguachile with tomatillo nước chấm and a shareable platter of Coca-Cola-braised duck carnitas paired with shiso pancakes, salsa macha, and salsa verde.." - Candice Woo