"There are as many wine bars with small plates in SF as amateur rock climbers, and they all tend to blend together. But Buddy’s natural wines and frequently changing small plates sets it apart. They’re the headliners at this laid-back Mission spot. Hearty mortadella sandwiches, gougėres topped with shiny trout roe, and thick ciabatta with green garlic vadouvan butter will inspire you to sink into a comfy banquette and linger until closing time." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, lani conway, ricky rodriguez