We Recommend: Popson's

We love the cozy Marina restaurant Causwells, and while their menu is varied and full of delicious items, their Americana Burger has always been a standout - we are thrilled that the owners finally have a separate restaurant dedicated to it.  Popson's recently opened in SOMA, and one of the big perks of heading down there is that you can now order a side of fries alongside your burger, as Causwells only serves theirs with crispy onions.  The menu is simple and straightforward:  Burgers, chili, salad, and fries.  You can never go wrong with the classic cheeseburger.

A second location is already coming this month.  You can find out more details here.

Recipe: A Dressed Up Baked Cheese Sandwich & Pear Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 

One pound round loaf of sourdough

8 oz black truffle gouda cheese, sliced

8 oz jack cheese, sliced

2 heads of butter lettuce

3 pears, we like Bosc

3 tablespoons of grainy French mustard

3 tablespoons of white wine vinegar

1/4 cup of olive oil

Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

Cut the loaf into thirds, and place the jack cheese on one layer and the gouda on the other.  Wrap the loaf in foil, and place in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.  Once done, remove and let sit for about 5 minutes before unwrapping and cutting into 8 slices.

For the salad, rinse and tear the lettuce, and slice the pear.  Mix the mustard, vinegar, oil, and lemon juice together.  Toss the ingredients together in a bowl, season with the salt and pepper, and serve alongside the baked cheese sandwiches.