Thierry Begué, one of the names behind the trendsetting nightspots Buddha Bar and Barrio Latino, created something more personal with this forward-looking spot. Appropriately set in a neighborhood once dedicated to the wine trade, it's a restaurant, bar, and wine shop rolled into one. It aims to make wine unintimidating -- instead of the usual regional listings, wines are classified by style, and you can go into the cellar to choose a bottle with the help of an expert sommelier. Go for the funky wine cocktails or the perfectly fine food, such as white-bean salad with andouille or seared tuna with pistachio and cumin, served on a terrace in summer. Métro: Cour St-Emilion.