To celebrate 2011, the Year of the Rabbit, here are a few standout dishes from San Francisco that will have firecrackers going off in your mouth.

Xiao Long Bao, or Shanghai steamed dumplings: these labor-intensive dumplings of love are a favorite among foodies, and for good reason. Once you bite through the thin, smooth skin, your mouth is flooded with a shock of hot, rich, broth and a savory pork filling.