A few months ago, some interesting shops and a small bakery opened on Brady Street in a new development called the Passeggio. That changed with the opening of the Vinifera, which serves European cuisine. Vinifera's interior is unlike any other upscale restaurant in the city. At first the chefs sported starched white toques, but they've switched to shorter headwear because the toques grazed the pots hanging from a Williams Sonoma-esque pot rack hanging above. The restaurant provides a variety of seating for such a small place.
Some tables are on a raised platform that feels like a small stage.
This is for people who want to be seen . Another group looks out at a small, landscaped patio. My favorite tables, and the most private, are the few at the windows facing west. The menu isn't large but lists well-chosen items including seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes. The grilled vegetables are fine but the creamy green dipping sauce seems better suited for fresh vegetables.