Banditos: Upscale Mexican comes to Duboce Triangle. Eclectic tacos are the star (duck mole, prawn and chorizo, fried avocado, etc.), but there are also items like a beef cheek quesadilla, a half roasted chicken with cilantro chimichurri sauce, and plenty of tequila- and mezcal-based cocktails. 2200 Market, 926-5630, banditosinsf.com.
Choux Bakery: Some may proclaim the Lower Haight "over" with the arrival of this gourmet cream puff shop, but they should at least sample the fancy fillings, including hazelnut, passionfruit, and rum cream, before passing judgment. 242 Filmore, chouxsf.com.
Dim Sum Club: Early reports are favorable for this new Russian Hill spot serving dim sum all day. No carts, but Shanghai soup dumplings are on the menu, so it all evens out. 2550 Van Ness, 529-2615.
The Italian Homemade Company: North Beach has a new gourmet deli specializing in cassoni, or calzone-like sandwiches that are a bit lighter than that Italian classic. Housemade pasta and imported groceries are also on the menu. 716 Columbus, 712-8874.
Noodles & Company: Everything from mac and cheese to pad thai is available at this fast-casual noodle-themed restaurant in the Metreon. Pick your base, pick your size, pick your protein, and enjoy your carb-loaded lunch. 135 Fourth St., 979-0793, noodles.com/metreon.
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