September 17-October 23

Oaxacan Kitchen Classic Mexican dishes made with quality ingredients in Palo Alto. (10/22)

Eos
Bold flavors and lots of choices at this small plates restaurant in Cole Valley. (10/21)

Chino's Taqueria
On a small commercial stretch of Balboa Street in the Outer Richmond, this taqueria has been drawing locals for years. (10/16)

Humble Pie The food at this Penngrove spot won't be fancy, will be filling, and with few exceptions, will be satisfying. (10/12)

Cetrella
With such a beautiful setting and solid food, it's too bad the service can't match it. (10/15)

Urban Tavern With an accessible menu that focuses on simply prepared food, it's a good pre- and post-theater choice. With a 360-degree view. (10/12)

Cafe M
This breakfast/lunch spot on Berkeley's Fourth Street shopping promenade puts a spin on classics like French toast. Bargain Bite (10/09)

Monk's Kettle It's best to stick with pub fare and beer at this Mission District gastropub. (10/08)

MacArthur Park
There's new life in the old Palo Alto building -- and that's a pleasure to see. (10/02)

Acquacotta Chef/owner John Couacaud brings his interpretation of seasonal Italian-inspired food to Alameda's Webster Street neighborhood. With a 360-degree view. (10/05)

El Metate
This taqueria on the edge of the Mission District is a favorite for its well-edited standards and sunny atmosphere. Bargain Bite (10/02)

Anchalee Thai Cuisine The experience is lovely at this Berkeley spot, but it would be great if the kitchen could bring more subtlety and flavor to all the dishes on its menu. (10/01)

Saint Michael's Alley
Brunch is the way to go at this popular Palo Alto restaurant. (10/01)

Le Club For the most part, this posh 6-month-old California-French restaurant impresses and satisfies. With a 360-degree view. (09/28)

Amaranta Though this Danville spot is uneven, the potential for a soulful cocina Mexicana is still great.(09/24)

The Sherman
The view is the star at this restaurant-on-a-boat in Burlingame. (09/24)

Eloise One of Sebastopol's newest restaurants brings New York tastes to West County. With a 360-degree view. (09/21)

O My Dawg
Sausages and fritz are the focus of the brief menu at this restaurant Oakland's Jack London Square. Bargain Bite. (09/18)

Le Garage The menu at this Sausalito spot is a draw, straightforward French and comfortably priced.(09/17)

Ramblas
The menu at this Spanish restaurant in the Mission is evolving under chef Ed Vigil. (09/17)