The Vine Wine Bar

I love this place!

Went here for a bridal shower.  Food was really yummy, sangria was amazing, and service was great.

Can't give it 5 stars until I try it for dinner to see what the atmosphere is like

Two colleagues and I worked a bit late last Thursday, 5/23/13, and were looking for a place to wind down with a good glass of wine and a few small plates.  We elected to go the The Vine as none of us had been there before and were in the mood to try something new.

We arrived around 7:15pm, and there were very few people in the establishment - only one or two couples and a table of 3 ladies.  This; however, was not a turnoff, as the atmosphere gave the impression that it wasn't going to be a rowdy place.  We were presented a substantial wine list, and each of us selected one of the pre-designed wine flights.  I selected one designed by our server, Tim.  I did enjoy the flight as it included a nice progression of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvingnon.  Each glass served about 3oz of wine, which was plenty, especially for the cost, which was $25.  The wine was good, and I enjoyed the presentation.

We ordered a cheese and cracker plate and 2 paninis to share.  Nothing special, though the quality of the ingredients was good.  We also ended our evening with the chocolate fondue - again, it was good but tasted like melted Nutella...nothing to write home bout.

I will say, that as the evening progressed, the busier it got, and the less attentive our waiter became.  Tim, who initially couldn't do enough for us, became overwhelmed as the tables filled and we barely could grab his attention, forgetting the water we ordered to the table...twice.  I do not blame the server, as it is merely due to insufficient staffing as he was waiting on the entire establishment.  He was an excellent waiter.  

In addition, there was a live "musician" performing around 9:30pm...it took the mood down as he sounded more Rock Band than rock star.  We left shortly after his 3rd or 4th song.

I'll certainly be back on a night when it's a bit less crowded and when there's no "entertainment" scheduled.

Low quality meats and cheeses. Forgetful server. Small selection of wines. Mehhh