Nob Hill + Chinatown, San Francisco · bar
A French-leaning wine bar in Nob Hill that's been doing the low-lit, small-plates, live-music thing since 2006. The list leans deep into European bottles, the cheese-and-charcuterie board is properly composed (Brillat-Savarin, Comté, Tête de Montagne), and weekend live music keeps the room buzzing without overwhelming a conversation.