Noosh is a Mediterranean place in Lower Pac Heights that feels like you’re taking a short vacation out of SF.

Dear Inga in the Mission serves incredible Eastern European comfort food in a beautiful space that looks straight out of a magazine.

Barvale, in NoPa, serves quality tapas - including some of the best octopus we’ve ever eaten.

The Beehive is a retro-futuristic bar in the Mission where you can get ’60s-inspired drinks and fondue.

Violet’s in the Richmond is a good neighborhood date stop for cocktails and a light bite.

Charmaine’s is the rooftop bar at the San Francisco Proper hotel in the Civic Center.

The Alembic is a Haight bar institution serving outstanding food.

Verjus is a wine bar and bottle shop in the Financial District perfect for an after-work date and drinks before dinner.

Fool’s Errand is a wine bar in Nopa that’s great for waiting for a reservation on Divis or hanging out with a few friends.

Altovino is an Italian restaurant in Nob Hill perfect for a quiet date or a business dinner.

Jupiter in Berkeley is known for its amazing patio and live music situation. It has a ton of beers on tap and serves decent pizza.

A better than average wine bar with all of the cheese.

Tons of beers on tap and homemade sausage is what you’ll find at Hogwash in Lower Nob Hill.

The Californian-Mediterranean food at Lark in the Castro might be geographically inaccurate, but it tastes pretty great.

Delarosa is an ideal spot for after-work drinks in the Financial District.

Amelie in Nob Hill is a neighborhood spot with well-priced wine and French and Italian small plates.