Bellwether ricotta-stuffed squash blossoms

"Craig and Annie Stoll's joint is a San Francisco institution, but the menu is ever-evolving. They have somehow captured the soul of Italian cooking and changed the way San Franciscans eat Italian. Classics like the ricotta-stuffed blossoms are done simple, delicious, and with no frills—the way Italian cooking is supposed to be. Using true local ingredients and lightly frying them showcase the city's local farmers."