november eats.

cranberry and gravy got you feeling queasy already? skip the bird and spread the word. catch a fly ball, chili out, and be a good seed because this month's eats won't leave room for leftovers:

piscoed off.
for a new bar stool to call your own, pisco latin lounge (pictured) is your place. the 26-foot walnut bar is a good first stop for a (what else) pisco punch, as well as a stellar selection of mojitos. the cuisine, under the direction of chef james schenk, is thoroughly nouveau cali, featuring tapas and piqueos. now open. 1817 market street. at octavia. 415.894.9951. www.piscosf.com


a good seed.
something has just sprouted up in jackson square, and owners sean o'brien and wife patricia hughes hope you'll want to visit their garden. zinnia is no shrinking violet, with a contempo upscale menu heavy on seafood and featuring such delights as brined grilled pork rib chop with cranberry beans in rosemary cider sauce. now open. 500 jackson street. at montgomery. 415.956.7300. www.zinniasf.com


fly ball.
make monday the new thursday by securing your spot at the zaré at fly trap meatball monday. not for the faint of heart, oversized meatballs with persian and seasonal ingreds are made from niman ranch beef and veal, stuffed with poussin, duck confit, or whatev the chef has in mind. 606 folsom street. at second. 415.243.0580. www.zareflytrap.com


chili out.
three plumpjack chefs, a group of firemen and the balboa café can only mean one thing—no, the cougar convention isn't in town. it's time for the balboa café annual chili challenge. things will get spicy, and as the men dish it up, don't be afraid to judge (for charity of course). third week in november. balboa café. 3129 fillmore street. at filbert. 415.346.5712. www.balboacafe.com


good n' plenty.
deep dish, sicilian, hawaiian, the savory pie wears many hats. get back to baked basics with good pizza. simple, fresh ingredients are served in biodegradable packaging, alongside salads and gelato. for the locavore with taste, it's the best of the good. now open. 112 seventh street. at mission. 415.626.8381. www.jdvhotels.com


mystery meet.
if you're not feeling the masks and cheap drinks this halloween, opt for the maverick third annual mystery three course dinner. candy is dandy, but guessing what scott youkilis dishes out is much more fun. winner gets a bottle of vino. how's that for a treat? october 31st. 3316 17th street. between mission and hoff. 415.863.3061. www.sfmaverick.com