Little Vine
Modeled after tiny European grocery stores and North Beach's rich deli-centric culture, this little artisanal shop will charm the pants right off of you. Owned by a husband-and-wife team, Little Vine offers a fine selection of cheese, salumi, ice cream, Italian cooking supplies, under-$20 wines, and even for-rent picnic baskets to tuck it all into.

Little Vine, 1541 Grant Avenue (between Filbert and Union streets); 415-738-2221.

Photographed by Anna-Alexia Basile