SoMa, San Francisco · restaurant
A Spanish and Mediterranean tapas bar hidden behind an original pawn shop storefront, where entry requires giving the Pawn Master something to trade. Inside: tostones, steak skewers, and a bomba (a spiced, fried meatball that arrives large) alongside an extensive cocktail and wine list that keeps the room moving late.
Perfectly golden-fried squid and golden-fried cherry peppers.
Fried green plantains with house spicy dipping sauce
Spiced, breaded, and fried meatball, a house favorite