Bodega West 7th

"While Bodega’s big neon sign reading “Wet Your Lips” may seem like social media pandering for the athleisure crowd, it sets the tone for a flirty, wine-drenched night—just one of the many reasons this wine bar and restaurant is the definitive date night destination in North Beach. Another: the small plates are ideal for sharing with someone you just swiped right on. Start things off with the snacky crispy potatoes or mushroom toast, and if things go well, keep the night going with a round of short rib tacos." - julia chen 1, lani conway, patrick wong

"You’ll have to put in work to get your hands on Bodega’s breakfast burrito. The North Beach wine bar only sells them on Saturdays from 9am until they sell out—and they will. Participating in the citywide footrace for their hefty burrito is well worth it, though. Chorizo, eggs, avocado, and crispy potatoes with a crunch audible enough to hear from across Washington Square are all wrapped tightly in a flour tortilla. If you sleep through your alarm on Saturday, you have another chance: Celeste, their Cow Hollow sister bar, serves the same burrito on Sundays at 9am." - ricky rodriguez, patrick wong, julia chen 1

"If the big neon “wet your lips” sign in the back of Bodega doesn’t set the tone for a fun and flirty night, nothing will. The wine bar in North Beach is an easy spot to grab a glass of wine with a person you could potentially spend the rest of your life with (no pressure). The white-walled space is decorated with plants and antlers hanging on the wall, a great opportunity to find out how your date feels about taxidermy. Snacky plates like burrata and crispy potatoes also come out quickly, but we think you should keep the rosé flowing and stay a while. " - julia chen 1, lani conway