bloody sunday.

you love to recoup with a spicy morning bev. extra vodka, please. well celebrate your favorite concoction with the st. regis golden gate mary. honor 75 years of the bloody brew. but the sf version arrives sans vodka. think a smooth tequila served straight up, a charming heirloom tomato chip and a salty mix of celery, horseradish, lemon zest and worcestershire outfit the rim. mary's not so contrary anymore. 125 3rd street. at mission. 415.284-4000. www.stregis.com/sanfrancisco

lush life.

boring pub bites are no more now that nombe (that's "heavy drinker" in japanese) is on the scene. get saked in 75 different ways at the 80-seat resto that's all about pleasing the palate in the tradish izakaya fashion. start your experience with a fuyu persimmon and bitter greens salad. move onto the sig yakimono (that's "grilled" to you) ribeye with nagaimo, and finish with something sweet. get your pub on. now open. 2491 mission street. at 21st. 415.681-7150. www.nombesf.com

public property.

you're a californian (native or not), so you'll pledge your appetite to local bites. lucky for your grand 'ol party, the republic is the new spot for homegrown fare (thanks chef brian beach) and the breakfast bottle. yes, that's what you think. make your own mary's and mimosas at brunch time. the opulent-cum-earthy digs, the dungeness crab jalapeño poppers and the sous-vide buffalo chicken wings will have you forgetting all about the shabby state of, well the state. now open. 3213 scott street. at lombard. 415.817.1337. www.republicsf.com

italian translation.

italian food's not all linguini and red sauce. but you knew that. that's why you're skipping down to delarosa, the marina's sweet new ital eatery. the brains behind faves starbelly and beretta are at it again, dishing up pleasing fare all day (until 1am). perhaps you take your pizza topped with prosciutto cotto? or maybe black olive gnocchi is more your thing. whatever the case, you'll find yourself moonstruck. now open. 2175 chestnut street. between pierce and steiner. 415.673.7100. www.delarosasf.com

frances beans.

you've heard of the talking bull. and you know about courtney love's daughter. but the only frances that concerns you is the castro's latest fancy and cozy resto. the newbie is headed up by melissa perello (a mina alumna) and this saucy chef is dishing up seasonal goods like pork confit with brussels. a pretty palate and pleasing plates set the tone for an a-list meal. and you've got the pop culture cred to back it up. now open. 3870 17th street. at pond. 415.621.3870. www.frances-sf.com