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Flora Tsapovsky

Flora Tsapovsky

Freelance Writer

Flora Tsapovsky is a food, style, culture, and travel writer living in the Bay Area. Born in Russia and raised in Tel Aviv, Flora specializes in emerging trends, meticulously researched guides, and inspirational personalities. Her work has appeared in Wired, Elle, Food & Wine, Condé Nast Traveler and many more publications nationwide, in addition to Eater, where Flora has been covering the Bay Area food scene since 2021. When she’s not writing, Flora teaches journalism courses at the Academy of Art University, curates cultural events like Parlar Series and raises a daughter, who doesn’t touch mac and cheese but would try an oyster.

Latest articles by Flora Tsapovsky

MapEater SF
The 12 Best Restaurants in Sonoma CountyThe 12 Best Restaurants in Sonoma County
MapEater SF

Find flavor in every corner of the county

By Flora Tsapovsky and Christina Mueller
MapEater SF
The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in San FranciscoThe 15 Best Italian Restaurants in San Francisco
MapEater SF

Try these restaurants for fresh pasta, blistered pizzas, and more

By Flora Tsapovsky and Dianne de Guzman
Dining ReportsEater SF
Hit Uptown Oakland for a Taste of Modern Afghan Food in a Delightful SettingHit Uptown Oakland for a Taste of Modern Afghan Food in a Delightful Setting
Dining ReportsEater SF

On its one-year anniversary, Jaji’s creative cocktails and dazzling kabob selection are just getting started

By Flora Tsapovsky
Dining ReportsEater SF
Dress in Your Best Outfit to Sample Ama’s Creative Japanese-Italian MenuDress in Your Best Outfit to Sample Ama’s Creative Japanese-Italian Menu
Dining ReportsEater SF

Chef Bradley Kilgore’s new Transamerica Pyramid restaurant bets on the vibes — but wins on the menu as well

By Flora Tsapovsky
MapEater SF
Here Are the Hottest New Restaurants in the East Bay, November 2025Here Are the Hottest New Restaurants in the East Bay, November 2025
MapEater SF

The most exciting new restaurants in Oakland, Berkeley, and beyond

By Flora Tsapovsky
MapEater SF
The Best Splurge Restaurants in San FranciscoThe Best Splurge Restaurants in San Francisco
MapEater SF

Not that you need an excuse to indulge in a meal at a Michelin-star restaurant — if that’s your thing

By Flora Tsapovsky
Dining Out in SF
This Year, Passion Fruit Is a Star of the MenuThis Year, Passion Fruit Is a Star of the Menu
Dining Out in SF

Restaurants and bars are using the Latin American fruit in roast chicken, ceviches, and cocktails

Dining Out
This Year, Passionfruit Is a Star of the MenuThis Year, Passionfruit Is a Star of the Menu
Dining Out

Restaurants and bars are using the Latin American fruit in roast chicken, ceviches, and cocktails

By Flora Tsapovsky
MapEater SF
38 Essential Restaurants in the East Bay38 Essential Restaurants in the East Bay
MapEater SF

Where to eat on the sunny side of the Bay

By Flora Tsapovsky
MapEater SF
14 Fresh Seafood Restaurants in San Francisco14 Fresh Seafood Restaurants in San Francisco
MapEater SF

Where to feast on sweet oysters, the king of salmon, and cioppino

By Flora Tsapovsky