Eat & Drink

On-time arrival With his new RN74, Rajat Parr rolls out of the station with a surprising success.	A delicious equation The new Mission district restaurant Flour + Water has all the ingredients it needs.
Oakland renaissance Uptown's new Picán captures the city’s soul.	Spanish lessons Underdog ingredients find a champion, online and in the kitchen, at Noe Valley's new Contigo.

Holy mole South-of-the-border fare arrives north of the Panhandle at Laurence Jossel’s new Nopalito.	Charles goes to China With the provocatively named Heaven’s Dog, Charles Phan tries his hand at Chinese food.
Passage to Pac Heights Dosa brings its South Indian menu to Fillmore Street.	Jan Newberry’s five current must-eats 1. A classic reinvention 2. Currying flavor 3. Sardines make a splash 4. The heat is on 5. Praise the lard