Bouche (Nob Hill)
This tiny, candlelit French restaurant is the kind of thing you'd stumble upon in Paris. The chef cooked at Coi, so vegetable dishes that sound basic (brown-butter carrots) can be surprisingly elegant. Grab a seat on the loft level by the windows, and take advantage of the late-night hours. It's open until 1 am. 603 Bush St., 415-956-0396

State Bird Provisions (Western Addition)
Husband and wife Nicole Krazinsky and Stuart Brioza have taken over a sliver of space to serve a fine-casual hybrid menu of a very eclectic sort, from potato chips with creme fraiche and salmon eggs to a cured beef-tongue pastrami sandwich and a dessert of peanut milk. 1529 Fillmore St., 415-795-1272

Southern Pacific Brewing Company (Mission)
Tucked discreetly on a dead end in an old machine slop, this new, expansive brewery has a soaring ceiling, a mezzanine level, and an outdoor patio. They make their own beer on the premises and serve few others to boot–a perfect pairing for a tasty Vietnamese sandwich stuffed with braised pork and cilantro. 620 Treat Ave., 415-341-0152

Wise Sons Delicatessen (Mission)
Yet another pop-up turned brick-and-mortar success story, this Jewish deli is bringing pastrami to the inner Mission. The menu also includes the likes of chopped liver, a perfect matzo ball soup, handmade bialys, and a couple of unexpected additions such as Chinese chicken salad. 3150 24th St., 415-787-3354