"Between the maps on the walls and a menu of bistro hits, Bella Vista restaurant may incite a trip to France after three chenin blancs. The dimly lit neighborhood spot works as well for a first date with someone you're excited about as it does for an escargot-and-steak-frites dinner with someone you've slept next to for 17 years. They have an extensive wine list—after all, they own the very sexy bar upstairs, and two wine bars that are also great for a date." - candis mclean, alison kessler