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Slow Club
At this 15-year-old restaurant, the homey food contrasts with a cool, industrial vibe. When the longtime chef left, Chris Kronner retained the philosophy, but made the food even better. Working out of a tiny kitchen, he creates exceptional grilled flatbread, and entrees such as steelhead with roasted fennel and sunchokes and Meyer lemon relish.

2501 Mariposa St. (at Hampshire), S.F.; (415) 241-9390. Lunch weekdays; brunch weekends; dinner Monday-Saturday. Full bar. No reservations. Credit cards accepted. Dinner main courses, $10.50-$21.