"Chez Maman in Hayes Valley is where to go when you want French staples like french onion soup, mashed potatoes with roast chicken, and steamed white wine mussels (any meal here also requires the fries and a side of thick garlicky aioli). Join the folks coming in for pre-show dinners in their best symphony outfits, or the couples seeking a cozy last-minute date night at the bar." - julia chen 1, patrick wong