New American restaurant · Japantown
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"Octavia in Lower Pacific Heights will be serving a family-style dinner on New Year’s Eve ($140). Expect to see black truffle tartlets, caviar, spaghetti with Dungeness crab, and more. Make a reservation here." - julia chen 1
Mexican restaurant · Mission
At this cozy, vibrant taqueria in the Mission, enjoy authentic Mexico City-style tacos with a range of flavorful meats, all in a laid-back vibe.
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Mexican restaurant · Bernal Heights
Nestled in Bernal Heights, LoJo's Tacos serves vibrant breakfast tacos with fresh ingredients and thick tortillas, perfect for a sunny sidewalk bite.
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Cocktail bar · Chinatown
A cozy, no-frills Chinatown bar, Li Po Cocktail Lounge serves up its famed Chinese Mai Tais amid a lively atmosphere and historic charm.
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Cafe · Mission
San Francisco’s Stonemill Matcha offers serene japandi vibes with expertly crafted matcha drinks, flaky pastries, and crave-worthy Japanese katsu sandwiches.
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Fine dining restaurant · South of Market
Benu blends sleek minimalism with a masterful fusion of Korean, Chinese, and American flavors, offering an inventive, multi-course tasting adventure.
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Bakery · Outer Sunset
Pineapple King Bakery whips up warm, flaky Hong Kong–style pineapple buns with inventive fillings and buttery, crackly tops in the Sunset District.
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Bakery · Inner Sunset
Arizmendi Bakery is a no-frills, worker-owned co-op whipping up fresh, vegetarian sourdough pizzas, breads, and pastries perfect for a Golden Gate Park picnic.
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Coffee shop · Inner Richmond
Breadbelly is a cozy Richmond cafe that showcases a delightful blend of Asian-American flavors in its beloved kaya toast and inventive pastries, perfect for a sunny brunch.
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Californios serves a luxe, inventive Mexican tasting menu with standout masa-based dishes, creative pairings, and stellar service in a chic SoMa space.
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Ramen restaurant · Lower Nob Hill
Tokyo's cult-fave ramen lands in SF with rich, creamy tori paitan broth, springy noodles, and inventive combos in a cozy, no-frills spot.