San Francisco - Traci Des Jardins
Another contender from “The Next Iron Chef”, Des Jardins won a James Beard Award in 2007 and has been a Bay Area celeb for over a decade.
Jardinière – $$$ - Jardinière made Des Jardins a culinary star years ago, but critics say the quality`s never slipped. The kitchen makes a convincing case with options like scallop carpaccio with cucumber, jalapeño, pickled plum, and Tsar Nicoulai Caviar.
Estimated Bill: $228.95
Mijita - $ - Even with its organic ingredients and local produce, this taco-joint is about as dirt-cheap as they come in the world of celebrity chefs. For just $4 you can chow down on fresh fare like tacos de carnitas made with crisped braised pork in soft corn tortillas with tomatillo salsa, cilantro and onions.
Estimated Bill: $40.88
