If you've ever been to Spain you know three things; the food there is amazing, fresh ingredients are always used and they love their jamón. If you haven't been to Spain then your in luck because now you can go to Contigo in Noe Valley and experience the ambiance of a contemporary Barcelona bar with the intimacy of a rustic farm kitchen. The Spanish and Catalan restaurant features small and large dishes, traditional artisan hams and an assortment of Catalan flat breads. Contigo means "with you" chosen to represent the restaurant's connection, community, collaboration, and conviviality, and shown by cooking everything from scratch and using products from local, organic, and humane farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and artisans. So next time you're trying to decide where to take those out of towners, let us suggest Contigo.

GetWize: Contigo serves dinner 7 nights a week from 5:30 until 10 p.m. For parties of six and larger call 415.285.0250 to make a reservation.