Agreat chef needs two qualities: talent is the most obvious, but passion is what gives him the edge. If a chef has both, he can transform gruel into a feast. Gerald Hirigoyen proved himself at ...

Piperade in San Francisco has announced that they will be hosting a Basque Hotel Dinner on Monday, April 20 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Priced at $100.00 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity, the ...

“I didn’t decide to close, I decided to retire,” Hirigoyen told SFGATE. “… I’m old and tired and my body cannot take it anymore.” Hirigoyen let his loyal regulars know at the beginning of the year ...

Piperade in San Francisco has announced that they will be hosting a Basque Hotel Dinner on Thursday, June 23 with a 6:30 p.m. reception and the meal at 7:00 p.m. Priced at $100.00 per person inclusive ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Located in downtown San Francisco, Piperade brings the authentic flavor of the Basque Country to the Bay Area. Owners, Chef Gerald Hirigoyen and his wife, Cameron, describe ...

When I told friends that I would be reviewing Piperade for Check, Please!, the unanimous response I got was, “I love that place. I want to go.” I made reservations and turned it into a thank you ...

A quintessential dish from the Basque Country – spanning the westernmost Pyrenees in northern Spain and south-western France – piperade is a showcase of fresh produce animated by piquant flavours. If ...

During my recent visit to San Francisco described here and here, I visited two of that city’s most innovative venues. We expected great things from Piperade, and it delivered, But our meal at Ozumo ...