The creamy, gorgonzola-filled gnocchi at Sodini's in San Francisco made up for the lackluster French fries.

Fantastic plantains, tasty black beans, and refreshing tacos at La Travesia on Nob Hill in San Francisco.

Hazie's in San Francisco has a great location and atmosphere. Its Ride the Lightning house cocktail is maybe the most balanced spicy cocktail I've had.

First meal at Brenda's Meat and Three, a restaurant in San Francisco serving up food from Louisiana.