"Instead of going to a spot where you’ll have to strain to hear your coworker recount months of work-related drama, go someplace quiet, like the back patio at Del Popolo in Nob Hill. The backyard garden at this pizza spot has a few small tables on a cozy wooden deck, and picnic tables if you come with a bigger group. Split a few of their excellent wood-fired pizzas with chewy, bubbly crusts, and small plates like cider-braised bacon or crispy shishito peppers." - Julia Chen 1, Lani Conway