Dining

A list of new San Francisco restaurants to try in the moment. All of these venues opened in 2007 or early 2008 -- and are worth a trip if you're checking out the latest culinary attractions in the city.

The space has an industrial feel and is a bit loud (not unlike Slow Club)

Berkeley has a diverse and casual sensibility. Even in the more pricey and elegant spots, the vibe tends to be laid back, eclectic, academic. Although it's impossible to narrow down Berkeley's restaurant choices to just a few, these are some of my favorite spots for lunch -- in the downtown and Gourmet Ghetto area (not including West Berkeley and Late Night Dining in San Francisco
A map showing some of the late-night dining spots around San Francisco. The restaurants range from 24-hours diners to more elegant spots that serve late dinners.

Some people might argue that all dining in San Francisco is fine dining -- by virtue of it being in San Francisco.

Issues of city pride aside, the restaurants here comprise a group of personal favorites, leaning toward the upscale, where the combination food, ambiance and service make for a fine dining experience.

Since it's virtually impossible to pick a handful of restaurant…