Rising Star - Charlie Kleinman Charlie Kleinman attributes his success to many things, but it might just be the magic of Craigslist that gave him his biggest break.- Amanda Gold, Chronicle Staff Writer
Looking back on 2009's top new restaurants Formerly of Fifth Floor and Fish & Farm, Charlie Kleinman has taken barbecue out of the smoke pit and onto oversize white plates in sophisticated surroundings.- Michael Bauer, SF Gate
Wexler's barbecue is not the pits (3 stars) I've had plenty of great down-and-dirty barbecue in my time, but it's equally refreshing to give thumbs up to the bump up.- Michael Bauer, SF Gate
Smoky flavors win at Wexler's Matt Wexler and chef Charlie Kleinman cured their idea of new American barbecue for about two years. Finally, a month ago, they opened a smart little place in the Financial District that gives this typical roadside fare sophisticated, ingredient-driven expression. - SF Examiner
Down-home goes upscale at Wexler's Kleinman and Wexler are intelligently and passionately rethinking down-home food with respect and serving the results in a uptown setting. - SF Weekly
Opening: Wexler's, San Francisco Barbecue-inspired joints have been popping up all over the Bay Area and the Financial District was hit Friday with the opening of Wexler's. - SF Gate
Old Firehouse Turns Smokehouse in FiDi Barbecue is slowly making its way westward. And since there's no such thing as too many short ribs, we say it's about time... - Urbandaddy
Thrill List: Wexler's Wexler's incorporates various regional 'cue-styles and ultra-fresh ingredients to create uniquely elevated "new American BBQ"...- Thrilllist
