The Best Restaurants in San Francisco | Eater SF

"Muffulettas are by no means a traditional San Francisco treat — we have New Orleans to thank for this culinary gift — but under the guidance of Nola native Peterson Harter, the sandwich has found new fandom in this 7x7 city. The muffulettas aren’t overly traditional, but the changes are what make the sandwich stand out, as San Francisco Chronicle food critic Cesar Hernandez writes, such as the zingy olive salad and mayo of choice (Duke’s, if you must know). There’s the meat-loaded muffuletta and a vegetarian, roasted mushroom version, available in 1/8 or 1/4 slices or whole slabs. There’s also a pimento cheese sandwich and a pickled egg salad sandwich topped with Zapp’s potato chips, if that’s more your speed. The shop also does specials from time to time, such as a red beans and rice burrito, or a king cake around Mardi Gras time. Must-try dish: Whatever you get as your main, add on a brown butter chocolate chip cookie if you know what’s good for you." - Paolo Bicchieri