"With its Mucha paintings, embossed wallpaper, ceiling tiles, and a bar lined with wine bottles, The Authentique is the kind of art-nouveau space Francophiles dream about. And the wine is damn good, too. The list features mostly French varieties, and if you have trouble choosing, Authentique does several flights that are a good place to start. They include pinot noirs from Bourgogne that would appeal to any red wine drinker on a budget, or zingy picpoul blancs that are equally as accessible. Also, all their Châteauneuf-du-Papes will sear themselves in your brain upon first sip and stay there forever." - ann walczak, bailey freeman, adam sloan