Beso: Nick Ronan's take on Spanish cuisine opens just a few blocks from his French bistro, Bisou. Tapas, paellas, Spanish wines, and jamon and cheese plates are on the lineup. 4058A, 18th St., 801-5392, besosf.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.
Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot: San Mateo's beloved hot pot restaurant comes to Union Square. Choose original, spicy, or half-and-half broth and dipping items ranging from lamb skewers to enoki mushrooms. 405 Mason, 673-9919, littlesheephotpot.com.
Longitude: Oakland's new tropics-themed bar has 150 rums on the menu and an Adventure's Club program where you can try all of them for VIP benefits. Other tropical drinks abound. Bar bites include coconut shrimp, teriyaki beef skewers, and samosas, as well as pub favorites like bangers and mash and shepherd's pie. 347 14th St., Oakland, (510) 465-2008, longitudeoakland.com.
Taiwan Bento: Dedicated to the lunch crowd, Stacy Tang serves up bowls of minced braised pork, roasted chicken thigh, or Taiwanese sausage with soft-boiled egg, rice, and vegetables. Wash it all down with winter melon tea. 412 22nd St., Oakland, (510) 250-9858, taiwanbento.us.
Udupi Palace: Southern Indian food has reached the Marina in the form of Udpui Palace's third Bay Area location. This means dosas, uthapams, curries, and thalis will replace Cedar Hill BBQ. 3242 Scott, udupipalacesanfrancisco.com.
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