Farina Pizza & Cucina Italiana
As if the corner of 18th and Valencia could get any more buzzy, in August the folks at Farina opened a delectable pizzeria that's definitely giving Delfina a run for its money. After two years in the making, this spot (a prime people-watching perch) has opened its doors, serving up Naples-style pies and pastas in the afternoons and evenings, and an espresso-bar experience in the AM. Bonus: The pizzas are a cool $15 a pop, a far cry from the pricier fare at the mothership restaurant, just a block away.
Farina Pizza & Cucina Italiana, 3560 18th Street (at Valencia Street); 415-565-0360.

Photo: Courtesy of Farina/Aubrie Pick