When people say there is nothing to do in Phoenix or that Scottsdale is comprised only of club-thumping Barbie's and Ken's, I like to take them here. See? This is where the "rest of us" go. You have to know where to go to even find the door, and once you're inside the dimly lit speakeasy, you've found the perfect escape from mainstream nightlife. Lovely for a date with your honey or with your BFF to catch up. Gazillions of choices for wine from places you've likely never heard of and some nosh to tide you over. Perfection! Wines are obviously the show case here and are pretty well priced even by the glass. I've had many hits and some misses, but that is to be expected when the wine list is the size of a bible (I actually trust the wine bible more for spiritual guidance). I love the inclusion of varietals outside your typical european/american selection, and they really have something for everyone. Even non-wine fans - although I trust them - can find a good cocktail from one of the talented bartenders. The food isn't really the main attraction, though we typically end up with a nosh. The hummus is quite bland, and the flatbreads are alright. But you CAN order a very special salad from Cowboy Ciao that I happened to be obsessed with, so I'm good! I dig the live music most of the time, but be ready to pay a cover even if you're not there for the music. The venue is small, so the acoustics make for impossible conversation while the band is playing. There are some tables slightly further away where conversation is still plausible, though they are often reserved by larger parties. As such, seating can be really tight especially on weekend evenings, so drop in early if you want to sit in a chair! Weekdays are fun with a more intimate crowd. And let's face it, when it comes to drinking wine - I hardly discriminate between Tuesday and Friday.
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