“Two points about this lunch struck me,” Wells observed during his recent visit. “First, everything was delicious. Second, the flavors veered wildly different from dish to dish — they were, so to speak, all over the map — and it didn’t matter.” Surely Lee is reading that remark very happily somewhere: He’s said in the past that he doesn’t mind if a dining experience doesn’t flow completely at In Situ. “We’re not trying to offer it as a restaurant experience,” Lee said, “We’re hoping it’s a fun and engaging cultural experience in the SFMOMA.”

With the copious amount of famous chefs sprawled across the United States, Wells has full confidence in Lee’s ability to present and deliver, “There are more famous chefs in the United States, but few whose technical mastery is as deeply respected in the business. “I couldn’t have more faith in anyone than Corey Lee, in terms of execution,” the chef Wylie Dufresne said.“review on the New York Times’ website. It’s a literary thrill.Written by Anthony Rogers, photos sourced from In Situ and EATER SF, quotes sourced from Pete Wells — Get more foodie news to your inbox weekly. You know you need it. Still hungry? Chow down on our Bay Bites Guide 2016.In Situ Is ‘The Most Original New Restaurant In The Country’ Says NYT Food Critic Pete Wells

Written by Anthony Rogers, photos sourced from In Situ and EATER SF, quotes sourced from Pete Wells — Get more foodie news to your inbox weekly. You know you need it. Still hungry? Chow down on our Bay Bites Guide 2016.


title: “In Situ Is The Most Original New Restaurant In The Country Says Nyt Food Critic Pete Wells” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-16” author: “James Victor”


“Two points about this lunch struck me,” Wells observed during his recent visit. “First, everything was delicious. Second, the flavors veered wildly different from dish to dish — they were, so to speak, all over the map — and it didn’t matter.” Surely Lee is reading that remark very happily somewhere: He’s said in the past that he doesn’t mind if a dining experience doesn’t flow completely at In Situ. “We’re not trying to offer it as a restaurant experience,” Lee said, “We’re hoping it’s a fun and engaging cultural experience in the SFMOMA.”

With the copious amount of famous chefs sprawled across the United States, Wells has full confidence in Lee’s ability to present and deliver, “There are more famous chefs in the United States, but few whose technical mastery is as deeply respected in the business. “I couldn’t have more faith in anyone than Corey Lee, in terms of execution,” the chef Wylie Dufresne said.“review on the New York Times’ website. It’s a literary thrill.Written by Anthony Rogers, photos sourced from In Situ and EATER SF, quotes sourced from Pete Wells — Get more foodie news to your inbox weekly. You know you need it. Still hungry? Chow down on our Bay Bites Guide 2016.In Situ Is ‘The Most Original New Restaurant In The Country’ Says NYT Food Critic Pete Wells

Written by Anthony Rogers, photos sourced from In Situ and EATER SF, quotes sourced from Pete Wells — Get more foodie news to your inbox weekly. You know you need it. Still hungry? Chow down on our Bay Bites Guide 2016.