USA · Hayes Valley / Market Street · Restaurant
Iconic roast chicken. 1979 institution. SF culture canon.
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Judy Rodgers' 1979 institution — the wood-fired whole roasted chicken for two served on bread salad is one of the canonical dishes of American cooking. A triangular corner building on Market Street that has fed San Francisco's culture for 45 years.
XRED EYEZ Guide Note
Order the roast chicken at least 30 minutes ahead — it takes time. The Caesar salad and house-cured anchovies are also essential.
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