Best of 2011: Food Here're the five biggest openings of the year -- feast on it!

Terra Plata: Terra Plata is the James Beard winner's aggressive farm-to-table eatery, now open, after more than 18 months of legal wrangling, in the Melrose Market...more

Momiji: This modernist sea-foodery from the sushi impresario behind Umi and Kushi Bar is slinging a massive menu of Far East eats prepped with Near-Northwest ingredients...more

Katsu Burger: Combines Japan's juicy Katsu-style fried meats with American-style burgers in a brightly colored counter-service spot...more

RN74: Opened by a Michelin Star'd chef who grew up in Ellensburg, this 172-seat version of his SF original is staffed by a heavily credentialed crew (Golden Beetle, Cafe Juanita, Tilth, etc.) that's serving up a vino-centric menu...more

Il Corvo: This lunch-only 20-seater was conceived by an Italy-trained Lecosho vet who's serving up Market-sourced Boot food in the form of three or four daily noodle options...more