"The warm glow, wood-burning fireplace, and velvet chairs of this sexy French bistro make it a textbook choice for a romantic night out—especially if you and your date are interested in women-owned wineries, which L’Avant-Garde’s chief somm will often steer you toward. Sip your way through the highlights, like the Maison Louis Latour Echézeaux Grand Cru, which pairs perfectly with the diver sea scallops and strawberry three ways for dessert." - Madeline Weinfield