"Bar Jabroni is the intimate, relaxed neighborhood spot that the Lower Haight has desperately needed for years. From the team behind Sunset favorite Palm City, this wine bar with communal seating feels like a dinner party where you can walk in uninvited. The short food menu is all over the place (in a good way), but the best way to enjoy your time is to grab a small bite like the decadent potato gnocchi, and split one bigger dish (like the tender braised wagyu beef cheeks) while you get to know the other couple seated at your table. They don’t take reservations, so make sure to get there before 6pm for the best shot at a short wait—although waiting inside with a glass of wine in your hand might be the best part. " - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez