New Restaurant Openings! April 6, 2015

It's Monday, and that means we're looking for new and exciting dining places! There are quite a few recent opening, but the following restaurants take the spotlight for their excellent food and commendable service.

Jersey Pizza

What's Special About it:
There's a new Jersey pizza player in town (stand aside, Tony’s Pizza Napoletana)! This SOMA gem opened in March and has already started making waves. They have a great appetizer selection incldig the  ‘Nduja prosciutto spread ($9). You will also love the Jersey chopped salad. The star of the night will have to be the Trenton Tomato Pie ($17), a delight that oozes with mozzarella, parmesan and tomato sauce. Perfect with a glass of wine!

What Customers Say:
"I'm a Jersey native, and this restaurant has my stamp of approval.   I sat at the bar and the bartender was really friendly, had a great pint of Saison and ordered...
Meatball Sub - wow.   One of the best I've had.   The sauce was very good and the meatballs were perfect."

What Else to Order:
Jersey style pizza, meatball sub

Location:
145 2nd St
San Francisco, CA 94105

Neighborhood:
b/t Natoma St & Minna St in Financial District, SoMa


El Capitan

What's Special About it:
Brand new El Capitan just opened a few weeks back, and their specialties include traditional Peruvian and Mexican style ceviches. You should definitely try Chef Furr's cocounut ceviche ($14) which showcase changing FRESH fish. You will be delighted with the bright cubes of fish, young coconut, black radishes, fresno chilis, chives and coconut milk.

What Customers Say:
"Very good surprise. The ceviche was so delicious that we ordered the same dish two times :) It's a little pricey, but I truly recommend this place if you like modern Mexican food."

What Else to Order:
The tapas plates, Oxtail and pork cheek, short ribs

Location:
1123 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Neighborhood:
b/t 7th St & Langton St in SoMa

Aster

What's Special About it: 

This restaurant recently opened (March 31) in a cozy spot in Mission. Headed by Brett Cooper, customers rave about the fluffy, slightly crispy potato and nettle dumplings. Pastry chef Sean Ehland also serves great desserts, such as the frozen chocolate. 

What Customers Say: 

"Really solid food is an understatement. Had the Radish dish, Croquettes, Smoked Trout Sunchoke and Potato Nettle Dumplings. The dumplings I have a feeling will be one of those stand out dishes, albeit everything was good. Smoked trout was also fantastic. "

What Else to Order:

Lamb Shoulder, Delta Asparagus, Pigs Head Croquettes

Location:

1001 Guerrero St

San Francisco, CA 94110

Neighborhood:

b/t Alvarado St & 22nd St in Mission