In the ‘easy come-easy go’ world of restaurants, longevity is increasingly exceptional. Rare is the dining spot that thrives beyond a handful of years. Rarer still is the eatery that approaches two decades, its hip quotient still firmly intact and its delectable dishes still drawing raves. Such is Delfina, the chic Italian cornerstone of the San Francisco Mission district’s epicurean evolution.

From the owners of San Francisco’s popular Perbacco and barbacco restaurants comes a new South of Market dining spot that veers far from the Italian fare of its sister eateries. Volta – meaning a turning point or change of direction – explores favorites from Sweden and France. While not a standard culinary alliance, this mash-up not only works, it allows for a spirited and vibrant menu with both classic and creative choices.

It all appears to be so effortless – the haute cuisine; the fine wines; the elegant dining room. For 30 years, The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards has garnered accolades for its culinary artistry and marriage of fine food and wine.

We were all ready to tell you why you need to book a reservation at Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak inside the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco’s Union Square when the Michelin-starred chef shocked us when he announced yesterday that he is closing the restaurant on March 31. That unexpected news makes it all the more imperative that you don’t dawdle to taste the fare created by new executive chef Thomas Griese.

Featuring one of the Bay Area’s most extravagant spreads of delectable dishes, served in one of the most urbane dining spots in the City, The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco’s ‘Second Sunday Brunch’ is an event on par with the best theater productions in town.

Now a must-see Bay Area destination, Oakland’s Jack London Square (JLS) is the hip place to be, and Haven is the epicenter. Here are seven reasons why.

Palo Alto’s reputation as the innovation capital of the world has not necessarily extended to culinary breakthroughs, until now. With the opening of Bird Dog at 420 Ramona Street, chef/owner Robbie Wilson and his wife Emily Perry Wilson are raising the bar on the local dining scene, offering ‘big city’ eats on par with gourmet offerings found at the Bay Area’s best restaurants.

Myriad Gastro Pub in San Francisco offers a 12 feasts of Christmas: favored holiday dishes of 11 different countries, one served each night from Dec. 13-24.

The InterContinental San Francisco, which debuted in 2008, flaunts that it is the city’s most recent ‘built from the ground up’ hotel. With its eighth birthday quickly approaching, we thought it would be fun to give you seven reasons—one for each year—why you should make this hotel—perched at the corner of Howard and Folsom Streets and boasting 550 modern rooms with fantastic city views, luxurious amenities and really, really comfortable beds—your next SF lodging destination.