2020 started off with a bang, as Minnie Bell’s Soul Movement landed on the front page of the San Francisco Chronicle. The paper’s noted food critic has reviewed Minnie Bell’s in the past and, this time, was writing about a food trend she’s seeing: restaurants specializing primarily in one dish.

The story, which featured a slideshow of photos from Minnie Bell’s, was a great start for the new year. It also was an appropriate wrap-up for 2019. Public Market purveyors have been highlighted in numerous media reports lately. Below is a round-up of some favorites.

One key to popularity as a Bay Area restaurant? Serve one thing only.
Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle
Featured: Minnie Bell’s

The Best New Bay Area Restaurants
Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle
Featured: Mama Lamees

The Best New Restaurants of 2019, According to Bay Area Food Writers
These are the newcomers SF dining experts loved the most
Eater SF Staff
Featured: Mama Lamees

Mama Lamees: Palestinian comfort food finds a home in Emeryville
Alix Wall, Berkeleyside
Featured: Mama Lamees

Library Bars Showcase Single-Spirit Collections
Restaurant Development + Design Magazine
Featured: The Periodic Table

Extra Helpings
Ethan Fletcher, Diablo Magazine
Featured: Public Market’s partnership with La Cocina