"LoLo is a natural wine bar and shop on East 6th, right next to Hotel Vegas and Volstead Lounge—so it can be a zoo around there on weekends. But the excellent wine list, covered patio, and laid-back interior with mid-century Parisian lamps lining the bar all feel pretty far removed from the world outside. It’s relaxed and generally accessible—glasses start at $8 and bottles start in the $30s—but if you’re not careful you can easily find yourself spending a little more than you had planned. You can also grab a few small bites while you’re there—our favorite is the baguette and butter. You can probably guess what comes on the plate, but it’s made with Easy Tiger bread and some of the best butter we’ve ever had. " - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion