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Bossa Nova: 139 Eighth St. (at Minna), 558-8004. SOMA. Brazilian.
Breezy's: 409 Gough (between Hayes and Ivy), 552-3400. Hayes Valley. Small-plates lounge.
Brenda's: 652 Polk (at Eddy), 345-8100, http://frenchsoulfood.com. Civic Center. French soul food.
Custom Burger/Lounge: 121 Seventh St. (at Natoma), 252-2634. SOMA. Gourmet burgers.
Ducca: 50 Third St. (between Market and Mission), 977-0271,
www.duccasf.com. SOMA. Venetian.Metro Kathmandu: 311 Divisadero (at Page), 552-0903,
www.metrokathmandu.com. NOPA. Nepalese small plates.
Mexico DF: 139 Steuart (at Mission), 808-1048. Embarcadero. Mexican.
Palmetto: 2032 Union (between Webster and Buchanan), 931-5006. Marina. Mediterranean.
Spruce: 3640 Sacramento (at Spruce), 931-5100, www.sprucesf.com. Presidio Heights. Mediterranean.