The dudes from Bar Covell try their hands at mollusks (plucked fresh from the sea, bien sur) with their Silver Lake oyster shack. 

Original Joe’s (an SF institution since 1937) finds a new home overlooking Washington Square Park. Go for hearty breakfast, lunch, or dinner, with Italian mainstays and the famous hamburger sandwich. Italian and local wines on tap are available by the glass, half carafe, or carafe, while the cocktails stay classic.

Finally, the Design District offers food options other than greasy tacos and sub sandwiches thanks to longtime Dallas caterer Wendy Krispin. Her new bistro plates upscale American fare that’s doesn’t tug too hard on the purse strings.

A bike workshop and coffeehouse in one, the space aims to bring people together via good drinks (Stumptown) and friendly commuter chat.

An airy Parisian rotisserie-inspired spot from veteran restaurateur Alison Price Becker. Chef Robert Gurvich’s seasonal menu rotates around the spit (ask for the daily roast), so find a spot in one of the many purple booths. If time is short, grab pastries, salads, sandwiches, and roast chickens from a front kiosk. 

The welcoming space offers inventive workouts like tribal fan dancing and cardio Hula-Hooping, along with yoga and Pilates. Ten percent of proceeds goes to its sister nonprofit Req.1, which supports survivors of gender-based violence.

Cotton, croc and leather — this local designer looks to more than beads on a string for her eight-collection line.

Known for its wide selection of new, old, rare, out-of-print, and signed works, the full-service, independent bookstore has been an Atlanta mainstay for more than two decades. 

Parkside’s secret source for handmade Christening gowns and coveted shower gifts, including knit-in-Peru sweaters, hats, baby booties, and toys, all in soft alpaca wool and organic cotton.

Originally founded in San Francisco, the NY outpost of this chic boutique focuses non-toxic, eco-friendly, healthy products (toys, gear, decor, and more) for babies and kids.

Owner Jason Michaud (Local) and chef Trevor Rocco meet in the middle with omnivorous dishes (halibut with bunapi-shimeji mushrooms, Brussels sprouts croquettes with bacon); local, organic produce; pasta; and fair trade coffee (Cafecito Organico). 

The former machine shop-turned-beer garden is 10,000 square feet of beer heaven. Find beers on tap (brewed on-site) in the booze-infused sandwiches, pizzas, and burgers. Enjoy them among the ficus trees and reclaimed wood on the outdoor patio or second-floor mezzanine; there’s not a bad seat in the house.