Fresh Eats

Americano Restaurant: Hotel Vitale, 8 Mission (at the Embarcadero), 278-3700, www.americanorestaurant.com. South of Market. Modern Italian.

BS Restaurant: 4072 18th St. (at Castro), 355-1998, www.bsrestaurant.com. Castro. Steaks, burgers, milkshakes.

Caffè Amici Espresso: 550 15th St. (at Utah), 864-1040, www.caffeamiciespresso.com. South of Market. Sandwiches, salads, and coffees.

Fortune Cookie: 3452 Mission (at 30th St.), 642-1987, www.fortunecookierestaurant.com. Bernal Heights. Contemporary Chinese.

Justa Bite: 725 Columbus (at Filbert), 986-1186, www.justa-bite.com. North Beach. Sandwiches, bakery.

Michael's Octavia Lounge: 1772 Market (at Octavia), 863-3516, www.octavialounge.com. Upper Market. Asian-infused comfort food.

Nook: 1500 Hyde (at Jackson), 447-4100. Russian Hill. European bistro with American and Middle Eastern influences.

U Street: 1980 Union (at Buchanan), 409-0150, www.ustreetlounge.com. Marina. International small plates.

Winterland Restaurant: 2101 Sutter (at Steiner), 563-5025. Western Addition. Contemporary American.