"After closing due to a kitchen fire in 2023, Augustine is back in business—and back to being the best wine bar in the Valley, too. If you were familiar with this Sherman Oaks standby, you probably remember the rustic interior that looked like an ADU in the Burgundy countryside. It’s a space that begs you to burrow in for the night next to a bookshelf with some hummus toast and something from their Old World-leaning wine list. Augustine also has a collection of deep-cut vintages you can order by the glass, which makes it a great place to geek out on a rare barolo without spending a fortune." - brant cox, arden shore, sylvio martins