A. Renee

Went to A. Renee' for a friend's birthday lunch and the place is nicely decorated. I have been there before and it was pretty good. This time it was just OK. I got the trio lunch for 10.00 and ordered the french onion soup, Caesar salad and the grilled cheese. The soup was a nice size but WAY to sweet. I thought the salad and sandwich would balance that out, but the salad was swimming in dressing. To the point that the leaves were wilted. The sandwich was a good size but very bland for a grilled cheese. Normally there will be some saltiness from the butter and/or cheese but it really just tasted like I ate a couple pieces of plain toast. It was very disappointing. It wouldn't stop me from going back, but I would just order something else. I've gone for dinner and had the nosh plate. It was fun and delicious. Even better when you go with friends and order different things to share.

Had a long week at work? Need a place where you can get a good glass of wine without shouting sports fans or drunk college kids? yeah... it's adult time at A. Renee.

Two glasses of wine with the hubby and two appetizers to share sitting at the bar were a great way to end the week and start the weekend. With a uniquely decorated bar/sitting area its relaxing, inviting and clever.

This place is a chick magnet. Baby Showers, Ladies Only Happy Hours, Wedding Showers.... not a lot of guys around. Only the smart guys who know to bring their ladies here... or the refined guy looking to meet a refined lady. (hint hint)

We ordered the Bloody Mary Meatballs which the husband adored... 5 meatballs flavorful sauce is slightly sweet but pairs well with Montoya Pinot.

I wanted to try the tasting Trio... which has three dipping choices...  buffalo is like buffalo wings not the meat  and served warm, artichoke dip was super flavorful and warm, hummus was awesome and served room temp, with a mix of pita and tortilla chips... should just be all pita in my opinion and goes well with the gewurtztraminer.

Am I coming back? Heck yeah. Or would a more refined woman say...
" Why yes, I think I shall return."

I stopped in yesterday for the first time & really enjoyed it.  The decor is feminine and classy, dark and romantic.  They had great, low key Christmas jazz music playing.  I was there alone so I just grabbed a seat at the bar.

The service is decent, not fast.  They have helpful descriptions of their wine, and my server helped me select a snack.  I settled on their Chex mix which was interesting, I'll say that.  I would order it again, but there was a lot going on.  I was looking for cheese and crackers or fruit or something, but the Chex mix was fine.

My wine was great, it was a quiet, relaxing atmosphere, and people left me alone to read a magazine and email.  I enjoyed myself alone but would definitely love going there with girlfriends.  I'm planning to go there for my birthday in a few months.

They're not open on Sundays, but if you're in the area any other time, definitely stop in.