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After a long day at work or a lengthy flight, just thinking about cooking makes the day a little longer. In San Francisco there are so many delicious restaurants, and each caters to different tastes. So instead of choosing from the freezer aisle, pick from our favorite San Francisco restaurants and menus.The CosmopolitanJust one of San Francisco’s triple threats in dining, The Cosmopolitan is a restaurant, bar and piano lounge. For lunch, enjoy a fresh “Cobbsmopolitan” salad, or if you’re feeling a little carnivorous, a BBQ Niman Ranch brisket sandwich with sweet potato fries. Foodies will also exclaim over the dinner menu; with choices from a Grilled Niman Ranch pork chop to a Wild King Salmon roasted in a corn husk with veggies. And don’t forget the happy ending. After all, what puts a bigger smile on your face than a molten center chocolate bread pudding?First CrushLike the name implies, First Crush will leave you with a new passion . . . for food that is. The restaurant constantly alters its menu, but one thing is certain, you’ll always be able to choose from small or large meals. Small menu items have included lobster bisque and pepper crusted wild Hawaiian ahi tuna. As for the larger plates, a favorite has been the basil pesto risotto, with summer squash, rock shrimp, and preserved lemon as just some of the ingredients. However, you could always try the oven roasted peking duck breast, which is paired with caramelized figs, Tokyo turnips, pistachio puree and more. If you’re not too full after your delicious meal, fall in love all over again with First Crush’s desserts: like an orange crme brulee or a valrhona chocolate molten cake.North Beach RestaurantIf you love Italian food, look no further. At North Beach Restaurant you can take a bite out of Italy without leaving San Francisco. Pasta lovers should pay close attention to the starter choices: such as three different raviolis (Toscana, spinach, and seafood) and several seafood linguine dishes. But if neither of these choices appeal, there are still 26 other pasta starters to choose from, as well as multiple antipasti and zuppe options. For the main course, pick from the Dal Mare or Dalla Terra menu. Each offers its own delicacies, such as a decadent Calamari-Steak Mugnaia (Dal Mare) or a Chicken al Mattone (Dalla Terra). To finish off a perfect evening, enjoy a homemade tiramisu.Hopefully our picks haven’t made choosing too difficult. But just in case, visit the restaurants’ websites for more information on hours and menus.