Cassava, Angler, Verjus, Now on the Resy Hit List

Because husband-and-wife duo chef Kris Toliao and Yuka Loroi offer a four-course tasting menu that’s worthy of the trip to Outer Richmond. If you decide to order à la carte, make sure to try the slow-braised short ribs over heirloom polenta and Adelante Malbec pairing. Or, just do the right thing and spring for the tasting menu.

Because Temescal has embraced Brandi and Janice Dulce’s beloved Filipino pop-up as part of the neighborhood. True to its roots, FOB keeps it classic with signature dishes (think pork adobo, Shanghai lumpia and house-made spam) and tropical all-day cocktails, like the “Palawan Sunrise”– tequila, orange, mango, hibiscus, and Thai bird chili.

For reservations, contact the restaurant at (510) 817-4169.

Because what does casual fare look like to Saison’s Joshua Skenes? With an à la carte menu, ’80s jams on repeat, and family-style dishes, Angler is the right blend of easygoing and refined. Case in point: private-batch caviar is served with a side of buttery Parker House rolls. Round out the offerings with a roast chicken and spiralized Angler potato.

For reservations, contact the restaurant at (415) 872-9442.

Because experience a buzzy and romantic European wine bar, right in the heart of San Francisco. Quince’s Michael and Lindsey Tusk thought of every detail for Verjus, from the mix of French vinyl to the vintage furniture from Pierre Chapo. Stop for a glass of sensational wine at the standing bar or enjoy dinner in the conserva (read: cave).

Walk-ins only.

Because this Oakland pop-up turned restaurant is on everyone’s radar for its handmade soba noodles. In addition to the toothsome buckwheat noodles, tuck into small plates of mountain yam tempura, dashimaki (rolled omelette), house agedashi tofu, and miso simmered herring. Pro-tip: order the chu-hi while your noodles are prepared.

Because Peruvian and Japanese cuisine is a match made in heaven. Chef Michelle Matthews has crafted a seafood-focused menu of crudos, oysters, nigiri sushi and rolls as well as Peruvian street food. The classic pisco spirit gets a Japanese reboot in cocktails like Samurai Who Smells of Sunflowers—made with Capurro pisco torontel, mandarin, lime, shiso, Angostura and bitters—and Kill Bill Vol 1, a mix of Suntory Toki, aperol, matcha, and sarsparilla.

For reservations, contact the restaurant at (415) 525-4804.

Because the Korean Japanese Omakase from Sushi Hon’s Min Choe is inspired. Settle in with a sake and white kimchi roll while the chef prepares you a dish of Aburi Saba or seared mackerel with oroshi soy and plum.

Because when two renowned sommeliers open a wine bar in Dogpatch, it’s not to be missed. Master sommelier Rebecca Fineman and partner Chris Gaither start with champagne and off-the-beaten-path wines to compliment shareable bites like curried cornflakes, chickpeas, and mushroom croquetas. Grab something small, or sit down to creole-spiced buttermilk fried chicken and biscuits. Might as well make it a bottle.

Because join the family for la’acha, a Moroccan-style dinner from chef Mourad Lahlou. Try slow cooked short ribs with delicate squash, lamb shoulder tangia, preserved lemon chicken, or snapper in charmoula, and be sure to bring a group of friends. Don’t skip dessert: the dark chocolate hazelnut cognac salted caramel is otherworldly.

For reservations, contact the restaurant at (415) 660-2500.

Because Sharon Ardiana knows what the neighborhood wants: pizza. Warm up with The Whole Shebang of warm pita with smashed avocado, muhammara (roasted red-pepper walnut dip), beet hummus, roasted cauliflower in whipped feta, and pistachio-crusted green goddess goat cheese ball. Then move on to the main event, choose a classic pepperoni or venture out with the fava greens, trumpet mushroom slice. Cin cin.