"Verjus is the sexiest place to drink wine and eat pâté en croûte in SF. The glossy red ceiling and drippy flickering candles lull everyone into a romantic trance—so get here with someone you want to "smize" at, and keep the organic wine coming. Energy aside, the food at this Jackson Square spot is phenomenal, from the silky Boursin omelette and duck confit to the pain perdu finisher with caramelized edges." - julia chen 1, patrick wong