"Gem Wine, a quirky wine bar that looks like a library reading room at the world's coolest college, is perfect for a casual date with someone who appreciates cured fluke and cab franc. The menu changes frequently and is geared toward snacking, with options like mushroom schnitzel and salt cod beignets. If you want to eat more than just a few bites, we highly recommend the family-style meal, which costs $75 per person. It may sound pricey, but it can work out to be more cost-effective than ordering a la carte, and you’ll get to try a bunch of interesting things." - bryan kim, neha talreja, kenny yang, willa moore, will hartman