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Bucatini Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Bucatini from Hayan Yi, Corkbuzz Wine Studio, New York City

Corkbuzz, St. Vincent & The Boarding House

Three of our favorite new spots to eat from top sommeliers.

http://www.mariposabakery.com

This gluten-free bakeshop has moved from a temporary kiosk in the Ferry Building into one of the storefronts. In addition to baked goods, the shop will also serve breakfast and lunch items.

http://www.southernpacificbrewing.com

http://www.piccinocafe.com

http://www.sweetwoodruffsf.com

A sandwich here followed by a cup of coffee at Farm: Table is one of our favorite weekday rituals. We can now extend the ritual to the weekend, as Sweet Woodruff has started serving brunch on Sat. and Sun., with a menu that includes biscuits and gravy, BLT sandwiches and cheddar-jalapeño grits. Click here to see our previous coverage.

http://www.localscornersf.com

BLT Steak

West End Bistro

Eggy's

Jidaiya

The folks behind our favorite restaurant in Torrance, Torihei, recently opened this ramen spot in Gardena.

Green Pig

Amalia's

El Cielito Lindo

Isla Cocina Pilipina

Jidaiya

Where Torihei goes, we go. That favorite izakaya of ours has now opened a ramen joint in Gardena, and the tonkotsu is some of the best in the city. A basic bowl--complete with char siu, bamboo, wood-ear mushrooms and nori--will only set you back seven bucks.

The Pikey

Fixed Modern Brandy Smash Cocktail Recipe

San Francisco bartender Erik Ellestad is working through every single cocktail in the Savoy cocktail book. This recipe is his variation on the book's recipe for a classic brandy smash.

PDT Project & Savoy Stomp

Two blogs remake a slew of favorite cocktails from PDT and Savoy.

Craft's Focus On Fennel | Century City, Los Angeles

Wild fennel dishes at Craft.

Grilled Pineapple Crush Cocktail Recipe

Pineapple is sweet and acidic, making it great for cocktails. But it's even better when it's grilled, as evidenced by this drink that highlights the pineapple's smoky flavor and caramelized sugars.

Cocktail Recipes With Grilled Fruit

The grill meets the glass this season with a slew of cocktails featuring grilled elements.

Foragers City Table

The Water Club's Admirable Seafood | New York

Rediscover nautical dining style at The Water Club on the East River.

Bakeries After Dark | San Francisco

Three San Francisco bakeries that are open after dark.

BadHappy's Poutine | River North, Chicago

BadHappy, a new poutine shop in River North. 

http://www.mostosf.com

Can a glass of tequila and an al pastor taco be considered dinner? We say yes, emphatically. Not enough for you? Add a banana-leaf-wrapped tamal.