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Roasted Chicken and Bread Salad at Zuni. 1658 Market Street, (415) 552-2522

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Salt Cod Fried Rice at Misson Street Chinese. 2234 Mission Street, (415) 863-2800

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Dry-Fried Chicken Wings at San Tung. 1031 Irving Street, (415) 242-0828

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Carnitas Taco at La Taqueria. 2889 Mission Street, (415) 285-7117

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Chasu Ramen at Katana-Ya. 430 Geary Street, (415) 771-1280

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Custard French Toast at Nopa. 560 Divisadero Street, (415) 864-8643

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Morning Bun at Tartine Bakery. 600 Guerrero Street, (415) 487-2600

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Cellophane Noodles with Crab at The Slanted Door. 1 Ferry Building # 3, (415) 861-8032

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Eggs in Jail at Outerlands. 4001 Judah Street, (415) 661-6140

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Pork Sugo with Pappardelle at Delfina. 3621 18th Street, (415) 552-4055

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Porchetta Sandwich at RoliRoti. Ferry Building Farmers Market, (510) 780-0300

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Soup Dumplings at Kingdom of Dumpling. 1713 Taraval Street, (415) 566-6143

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Warm Egg Salad Sandwich at Il Cane Rosso. 1 Ferry Building # 41, (415) 391-7599

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Any seasonal flavor at Scream Sorbet. Castro Farmers Market, (888) 932-5572

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Katsu Curry at Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill. 307 Kearny Street, (415) 773-1101

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Pizza Margherita at Pizzeria Delfina. 3611 18th Street, (415) 437-6800

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The $24 Prix Fixe at Cotogna. 490 Pacific Avenue, (415) 775-8508

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Benwaffles at Bar Jules. 609 Hayes Street, (415) 621-5482

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Salumi Misti Plate at Perbacco. 230 California Street, (415) 955-0663

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Kelvin-made ice cream at Smitten. 432 Octavia St, (415) 863-1518.

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Tonkotsu Ramen at Izakaya Sozai. 1500 Irving Street, (415) 742-5122

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Vietnamese Roasted Pork Sandwich at Saigon Sandwich. 560 Larkin Street, (415) 474-5698

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Duck and Sausage Jambalaya at Boxing Room. 399 Grove Street, (415) 430-6590

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Loaf of bread straight out of the oven at Tartine Bakery. 600 Guerrero Street, (415) 487-2600

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Pistachio Meatballs at Zare at Fly Trap. 606 Folsom Street, (415) 243-0580

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Spicy Baby Octopus Stew at La Ciccia. 291 30th Street, (415) 550-8114

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Tuna Tartare at Bix. 56 Gold Street, (415) 433-6300

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Clam Chowder at Anchor Oyster Bar. 579 Castro Street, (415) 431-3990

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Pupusas at Balompie Cafe. 3349 18th Street, (415) 648-9199

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Prime Rib at House of Prime Rib. 1906 Van Ness Avenue, (415) 885-4605

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Pork Belly Bun from Chairman Bao Bun Truck. 670 Larkin Street, (415) 813-8800

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The Little Star at Little Star Pizza. 400 Valencia Street, (415) 551-7827

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Argentine Beef Empanadas at Venga Empanadas. 443 Valencia Street, (415) 552-5895

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Salted-Caramel Ice Cream at Bi-Rite Creamery. 3692 18th Street, (415) 626-5600

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Soft garlic pretzels at Absinthe's bar. 398 Hayes Street, (415) 551-1590

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Whole Wheat Pasta with Hen and Liver at Flour + Water. 2401 Harrison Street, (415) 826-7000

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Burger and Fries at Spruce's bar. 3640 Sacramento Street, (415) 931-5100

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Paper Masala Dosa at Dosa. 995 Valencia Street, (415) 642-3672

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Pierna Enchilada Torta at La Torta Gorda. 2833 24th Street, (415) 642-9600

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Langos at Bar Tartine. 561 Valencia Street, (415) 487-1600

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Pho Ga at Turtle Tower. 631 Larkin Street, (415) 409-3333

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Nojo Sundae at Nojo. 231 Franklin Street, (415) 896-4587

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Beer Sausage at Rosamunde Sausage Grill. 2832 Mission Street, (415) 970-9015

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Duck Larb at Lers Ros Thai. 730 Larkin Street, (415) 931-6917

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Secret Breakfast from Humphry Slocombe. 2790 Harrison Street, (415) 550-6971

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Chips and Salsa at Papalote. 3409 24th Street, (415) 970-8815

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Seafood Chowder at Bar Crudo. 655 Divisadero Street, (415) 409-0679

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Ginger Snaps at Miette. # 10 1 Ferry Building, (415) 837-0300

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Chicken Soup with Dumplings at Leopold's. 2400 Polk Street, (415) 474-2000

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Maccaronara with Ricotta Salata at A16. 2355 Chestnut Street, (415) 771-2216

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Carnitas at Nopalito. 306 Broderick Street, (415) 437-0303

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Masala Burrito at Curry Up Now. 225 Bush Street, (650) 477-3000

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A Dozen Sweetwater Oysters at Hog Island Oysters. 1 Ferry Building # 11A, (415) 391-7117

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Chicken Porridge at Bush Street's Out The Door. 2232 Bush Street, (415) 923-9575

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Sandwich No. I at Lucca Delicatessen. 2120 Chestnut Street, (415) 921-7873

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Pork Shoulder Fried Rice at Sai Jai Thai. 771 O'Farrell Street, (415) 673-5774

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Hamburger at 4505 Meats. Ferry Building Farmers Market, (415) 255-3094

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Huarache with Cactus Salad at El Huarache Loco. 100 Alemany Boulevard, (415) 572-6832

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Egg Custard Tart at Golden Gate Bakery. 1029 Grant Avenue, (415) 781-2627

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Dim Sum at Ton Kiang. 5821 Geary Boulevard, (415) 387-8273

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Friday's Pozole at San Jalisco. 901 S Van Ness Avenue, (415) 648-8383

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Sand Dabs at Tadich Grill. 240 California Street, (415) 391-1849

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Cookies-and-Cream Cookie at Anthony's Cookies. 1417 Valencia Street, (415) 655-9834

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Meatloaf Sandwich at Fatted Calf. 320 Fell Street, (415) 400-5614

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Foccacia at Liguria Bakery. 1700 Stockton Street, (415) 421-3786

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Omakase menu at Kiss. 1700 Laguna St, (415) 474-2866.

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Calamari with Chorizo and Black Rice at Contigo. 1320 Castro Street, (415) 285-0250

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Fried Green Beans at Coco500. 500 Brannan Street, (415) 543-2222

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Peanut Brittle Cookie at Mr. & Mrs. Miscellaneous. 699 22nd Street, (415) 970-0750

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Munsoned at Deli Board. 1058 Folsom St, (415) 552-7687

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Faux Shark's Fin Soup at Benu. 22 Hawthorne Street, (415) 685-4860

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Super Carne Asada Burrito at El Farolito. 2779 Mission Street, (415) 824-7877

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Fried Chicken at Foreign Cinema. 2534 Mission Street, (415) 648-7600

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Bone Marrow at Alembic. 1725 Haight Street, (415) 666-0822

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Crawfish beignets at Brenda's French Soul Food. 652 Polk Street, (415) 345-8100

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Potato Latke with Pickled Beets at Baker & Banker. 1701 Octavia Street, (415) 351-2500

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Pickled Egg at Comstock Saloon. 155 Columbus Avenue, (415) 617-0071

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Breakfast Eggs at Boulette's Larder. 1 Ferry Building # 48, (415) 399-1155

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Rice Burger at Sandbox Bakery. 833 Cortland Avenue, (415) 642-8580

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A Cheese Slice at Arinell Pizza. 509 Valencia Street, (415) 255-1303

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Sesame Balls at Yank Sing. 101 Spear Street, (415) 781-1111

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Fried Chicken Sandwich at Marlowe. 330 Townsend St # 101, (415) 974-5599

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Coconut Buns from King's Bakery. 2846 Mission Street, (415) 282-4550

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Malaysian Curry Laksa Soup at Betelnut. 2030 Union Street, (415) 929-8855

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Korean Taco at Namu's Ferry Plaza Farmers Market Stand. 439 Balboa Street, (415) 386-8332

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Albondigas Soup at Mijita. 1 Ferry Building, (415) 399-0814

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Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dog at a cart in the Mission

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Chicken Liver on Toast at Frances. 3870 17th Street, (415) 621-3870

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Seven Flavors of Beef at Pagolac. 655 Larkin Street, (415) 776-3234

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Hawaiian Hangover Cake at Bluestem Brasserie. 1 Yerba Buena Lane, (415) 547-1111

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Deviled Eggs at Park Tavern. 1652 Stockton Street, (415) 989-7300

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Ube Ice Cream at Mitchell's Ice Cream. 688 San Jose Ave, (415) 648-2300

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Green Goddess Salad at Prospect. 300 Spear Street, (415) 247-7770

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Chicken Curry Lunch Special at Punjab Kabab House. 101 Eddy Street, (415) 447-7499

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Fried Chicken and Waffles at Little Skillet. 360 Ritch Street, (415) 777-2777

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Cracked Dungeness Crab at Swan Oyster Depot. 1517 Polk Street, (415) 673-2757

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Kouign Amann at Four Barrel. 375 Valencia St, (415) 252-0800.

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Amantriciana Pizza at Ragazza. 311 Divisadero Street, (415) 255.1133

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Steak Frites at L'Ardoise. 151 Noe Street, (415) 437-2600

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Spaghettini With Tuna Heart at Incanto. 1550 Church Street, (415) 641-4500

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This year's Big Eat is pure gluttony. The list includes 33 newcomers - some hail from new restaurants, others are new dishes from old favorites. Most dishes are staples on their restaurants' menu, but some rotate on and off seasonally, so call ahead. There's a lot of eating ahead of you, what are you waiting for? 

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