Review featured in AsianWeek, December 26, 2008
When I heard about a soul food restaurant in the Dogpatch run by a Vietnamese guy from Texas, I had to check it out.
Hard Knox owner Tony Hua grew up on southern comfort foods like BBQ ribs and collard greens. Living in San Francisco, though, he found [...]

As I walked up to the Front Porch, I knew I was in for an interesting dining experience. Outside was an array of antique rocking chairs, overgrown houseplants, and festive lanterns. Inside was like stepping into a sweet southern grandma’s sitting room.

Our group of ten was designated to the corner party table, [...]