New from Only in San Francisco¹ is Taste SF, a website devoted to the culinary scene of the city. Launched on April 24, 2008, the site is still in beta, but already offers some helpful content. Learn about upcoming taste events, top picks for the Bay Area, and the newest S.F. restaurant to open.

As of now many of the restaurants listed only offer a location, but in time this should expand to include descriptions (and reviews) as well. Presently, you can narrow down your choices by neighborhood (25), cuisine (35), price level (3), and six specific categories: brunch, al fresco, inspiring view, dining adventures, award winner, and taste of history.

As Joe D'Alessandro, president and CEO of SFCVB, notes, "San Francisco has been a culinary center since the 1849 gold rush attracted dining traditions from around the world. The city's location – adjacent to abundant seafood, agriculture, and wine regions – contributes to the creativity and chef community."

For news, check out the site's Foodie 411, a blog by Marcia "the tablehopper" Gagliari, which will help you assess the city's ever-growing and changing collection of restaurants in San Francisco.

The launch of Taste SF comes right on schedule, as the city's second Dine About Town of the year is only about a month away. Returning June 1-15, Dine About Town will feature over 100 of the city's finest restaurants, each offering a prix-fixe menu that's diverse and within budget. (We'll also be covering this event as it nears.)

For more restaurant choices, picks, and news, check out:

• San Francisco Chronicle's Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants
• Epicurious: San Franicsco