"Whimsical fine dining restaurant Merchant Roots replanted itself in SoMa, opening a grand, new space in the former City Beer Store location. Here, the team will stretch its legs and utilize a full kitchen for its themed, multicourse dinners — such as the recent Color Theory dinners which feature monochromatic dishes — with a bar set to open in the next few months. Reservations are required." - Dianne de Guzman