South American

If you’re looking for something different and special for dinner in North Beach [1], seek out Mangarosa (1548 Stockton St., 415/956-3211, www.mangarosasf.com [2], Tues.–Thurs. 6–11 p.m., Fri. 6 p.m.–midnight, Sat. 5 p.m.–midnight Sun. 5 p.m.–10 p.m., $16–30). The “pink mango” offers a scrumptious taste of sunny Brazil under the chill San Francisco [3] fog. The Italian neighborhood influence touches the South American cuisine here, and the dining room is open late for visitors who prefer to eat like Europeans.