This past summer, the owners of Home on Market moved into their second Home on Union Street. The Marina sister to the Castro mainstay carries on the successful comfort-food theme and adds a contemporary infusion, appropriate for its neighborhood clientele. On the same page with the infamous meatloaf, macaroni and cheese, and pot roast are listed lighter dishes like tuna carpaccio, mahi mahi, and a handful of salads and pastas -- creating an ideal menu for a pescetarian and meat-and-potatoes pair.

The winding path leading to the front door is residential in feel; and the glass windows and airy atrium make you feel welcome at once. The interior, designed by the same architects as Lime and Sydney's, uses open space and color to its advantage. Although it is a long, narrow strip of a space, it feels spacious and can seat about 150 people indoors, on the sidewalk, and at the bar. -- Sarah Sung