"This is a f*ck it, full-on restaurant buyout situation. A special evening at this Hayes Valley mainstay will involve a one-hour canapé session followed by a seasonal four-course meal spotlighting some of the best dishes you’ll likely eat all month (hello, porcini donuts and sardine chips). The barn-like space can comfortably seat 40, or accommodate 70 people standing. Reservations are released 45 days in advance at midnight on Resy. But you can always try the bar, where they hold spots for walk-ins every day." - lani conway, julia chen 1