"For something more intimate and romantic (but not too romantic), do a first date at Lone Palm. The casual bar in the Mission is dimly lit by candlelight and blue and pink neon, and dresses up their cozy round tables in white linen. It’s also quiet enough that you’ll most likely avoid having to repeat, “Wait, what was that?” over and over again—that is, until the late-night crowd comes in and adds a healthy buzz. But even then, Lone Palm is still as chill as they come." - lani conway, ricky rodriguez, julia chen 1