Esquire Magazine - November 1997
Chosen by John Mariani as one of the country's top new restaurants

Bon Appetit Magazine - January 1998
One of seven chosen as country's top new restaurants

San Francisco Magazine Critics' Choice - August 1998
Best Pastry Chefs in the Bay Area

San Francisco Magazine Readers' Poll - August 1998
Chosen 2nd Best Newcomer in the Bay Area

San Francisco Chronicle Readers' Poll - September 1998
Chosen 2nd Best Restaurant in the Bay Area

Food & Wine Magazine Readers' Poll - September 1998
Chosen as San Francisco's Best Newcomer