"While its adjacent sibling, prix fixe chef’s counter Beckon, regularly appears here, this jewelbox of a lounge in RiNo warrants inclusion in its own right thanks to a stellar wine selection with an emphasis on Champagne; a small but superb seasonal roster of mostly small plates like smoked mushroom-and-burrata tartine, hamachi crudo in blood orange-lemongrass vinaigrette, and duck confit with dried cherry mostarda; and service that’s crisp and kindly by turns. Dress up a bit, live a little, and come back a lot." - Ruth Tobias