Bauerrific shells out two stars for Yerba Buena Lane's new Bluestem Brasserie, where "service wasn't ready for prime time...unhappily, neither was the food." Although charcuterie and the grass-fed burger are good enough, it's really the "rich, almost European vibe" and the "consistent highlight" found in James Ormsby's sweet endings that save the restaurant. "With the savory courses and service improving on later visits, there's hope that in time the entire experience will be as elevated as dessert." [Chron]
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