"Fool’s Errand is NoPa’s requisite first date bar, so don’t be surprised when you overhear the pair next to you discussing sibling counts or birth times. Aside from hoping to meet the loves of their lives, everyone is also here for the excellent wines—especially the global sampling of Austrian, German, and Oregonian riesling (plus, there’s a not-so-subtle directive on the menu to “Drink More Riesling”). If you’d rather get a bottle and split it with whoever you’re getting to know, grab one from a fridge in the back and settle in for a couple of hours. " - julia chen 1, patrick wong, lani conway