Sbrocco Wine Bar and Wine Shop

For Tori C. It's a shame that no one has told you about all of the amazing restaurants in town. Try Django (open Monday and no corking fee). It is no fuss French food, wonderful raw oysters (yes please!) and the scallops.. yum!

There are some great places in the East Village, too. Luca and Alba to name 2 (also open Mondays).  There is also an amazing French restaurant in Windsor Heights- Baru 66.

For more relaxed menu, price and surroundings, try Fongs, Cafe Fusion or Thai Flavors. You will not be disappointed.

Nice atmosphere for wine and a conversation.

I will say that Sbrocco's does have stellar presentation. Beyond that, the food does not speak for the cost of the dish. While the menu is written eloquently, the preparation is nothing that any decent cook would not be able to replicate at home. The price of the appetizers here is equivalent to the cost of most entrees at quality restaurants.

Last time I got: Pan-seared organic chicken breast w/ sherry demi-glace, fingerling potatoes & spring ragout of peas, artichokes, asparagus & tomatoes.Overall, I was left unimpressed. And the portion size was average, enough so that $30 did not leave me with any leftovers. For starters, I tried their artisan cheese plate with a glass of Inkberry Shiraz. Ehh, mehh.

I left quite perplexed, at the end of the day. I figure that the ratings may be so high because of the lack of competition in DSM. I will not be returning.