"Little Ripper is a non-intrusive backdrop for people who want to hold hands and giggle over small plates in Glassell Park. The checker-floored spot operates as an Australian cafe by day and a wine bar by night, and it’s never too packed for a last-minute drop-in. Stroll up to the marble counter for scallop crudo, chicory salad, and maybe some flirty small talk. Or, sit on the string-lit sidewalk patio for a glass of sparkling rose. Either way, you’ll probably be surrounded by 30-somethings in linen outfits behaving like retirees on holiday in Sydney. " - brant cox, sylvio martins