"This downtown bistro has been churning out refined Californian food for nearly two decades. This space feels like your cool aunt’s dining room thanks to quirky local art and huge windows for prime people-watching. You’re here for the juicy, smoky heritage pork chop and the daily risottos, which they switch up based on what’s in season–past favorites include local chanterelles, summer squash, and vibrant purple beet. Its pitch-perfect balance of intimate and swanky makes it a perfect cap to a day of sun-soaked wine-tasting." - Gabi Moskowitz