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While I do enjoy the occasional glass of wine, I wouldn't consider myself a wine bar person. There's a lot you need to know about wine to be a wine bar person, and I know very little of it. However, I didn't feel out of place at 58 Degrees.
They have an impressive selection of wine and a knowledgeable staff (who were surprisingly unpretentious), and a comfortable couch-heavy atmosphere. A classy joint that isn't trying to be more than it is. I wouldn't normally go to a wine bar to watch sports, but I caught one of the World Series games here, and it actually made for a good time.
They also have an impressive wine store attached to the bar. The place is pricey, and you can easily rack up a bill if you're not careful, but if you're looking to classy-up your night, this is a great stop.
I tried my first Moscato (a slightly carbonated white, sweet wine) here and let me tell you it was love at first taste. This is also where I rediscovered the joy of figs .. and who knew they complemented bleu cheese and toasted pecans so well? Not me. I'm a believer now, though.
The service is always impeccable, including that in the wine shop. I used to pick up wine shippers here--lots of them, and everyone was always very helpful and accommodating.
The atmosphere at 58 Degrees is lovely. I like to go to places by myself if I don't have a friend to join me and the bar is perfect for a night like that. The staff are pleasant and easy to chat with and service is fast and efficient. The only problem with this place is that it's at times so popular that it can get a little crowded. Great mac and cheese appetizer. It's attached to a wine store so if you taste something you like, you can take it with you.
The only thing I don't like about 58 Degrees is that I wish it were larger. It can get a bit packed and seating is limited. The patio seating provides some relief on a busy night, but I just try to hit it when it's not packed.
My afternoon visit while in town for business was a treat, Ben Kowlasky waited on me at the bar and was very knowledgeable and attentive.
The Burgandy Dom Camus-Bruchon Savgny - Les Bean was very good and loved the Penner Ash 07. If you're a Pinot fan stop in you won't be disappointed.
Wine bars in SoCal are so...2006. Wine bars in Sacramento are so...there! There are so many restaurants and clubs in Sacramento that are nothing but pure pretense...and so many that try to act "big city".
Well, okay...I'm eating my words. Sacramento has finally done something that I thought couldn't be done: a GREAT wine bar that beats ANYTHING in L.A. Wine bars in LA could learn a thing or two from 58 degrees.
Right off the bat: Alba Vineyards 2007 Viognier, chilled perfectly. Artisanal cheese plate with an excellent selection of brie, gorganzola, sheep and "butter" cheeses. I'm a huge fan of poutine when I'm in Canada...done the Canadian way. Fifty-eight degrees has a turn on poutine - using blue cheese "gravy" that gives the "real" poutine a run for its money.
Finally, we turn to the 4-cheese macaroni and cheese. If you're a mac-n-cheese fan, you're instantly a fan of this mac-n-cheese.
Split that whole bottle of Viognier with my wife, so when we left, we were so happy we were ready to go back right away.
This place is going to be on our list to "hit" whenever we're in Sacramento.
This is my favorite place to go for happy hour or in general for that matter! The mac and cheese here is by far the best I have ever had and I have had a lot! The cheese plate is also to die for as well as the pomme frites with blue cheese gravy! The wine is also very good and I love trying their happy hour wine flights. My only complaint is that they don't do wine flights any other time than happy hour, but other than that come here and try the mac and cheese and you will be a believer!
58 Degrees & Holding Co. is right in the heart of midtown.
It can really get busy there on the weekends.
Went there for dinner, had their mussels (were very good), and the steak sandwich was to die for... ( thought it was perfectly prepared)
And then..... the chocolate lava cake... YES!
They had a large wine selection. my friend loved his short ribs.
The regular menu also changes often.
I miss the Brussels sprout salad, If you need a nice to go, give them a try.
A friend and I went to 58 Degrees to end off a Friday nite out-and-about. We were there while waitstaff were cleaning the bar and packing it up, but they were very affable about us staying to finish our wine. The wine itself was what I would expect from a wine bar--rather spendy, but good. The atmosphere is very, very relaxing--nicely designed comfy furniture, and lots of natural materials used in the decor.
Anytime we pass through Sac when making our way to and from Tahoe, it's as good an excuse as any to stop by this place. I'm no wine afficionado but I am a foodie, so this review is more about the food. Everything I've tried on their menu was outstanding, with special recognition going to the 4 cheese macaroni (probably THE best mac & cheese I've ever had) and angus burgers. I like that the portions are small but easily shareable (between 2 people you can probably get away with ordering 2 or 3 things on the menu and be pretty full). Paired with wine the bill could get a little steep but I think it's worth it given the quality of the food. I wish there was someplace like this near where I live.
Atmosphere-wise I like the casual/bistro feel of the place. The crowd is interesting to observe though - it's like a congregation of Sacramento cougars, displaced jocks too scared to appear emasculated by drinking wine so they order beer (lol), and creepy middle-aged dudes in their long sleeved untucked button down shirts and designer jeans oogling ex-sorority 20somethings with artificial boobs and caked on makeup. It's pretty entertaining to watch when I'm chowing down on my mac & cheese.
I had walked by this place after work a few times and it's always busy. But when I actually came here for lunch, it was pretty quiet. Reasonable price wine list is extensive and something for everyone. From 3.25 ++. Lunch was excellent, price is also reasonable. I had the ahi tuna, which was perfect for a light lunch. Companion had the egg and truffle sandwich which looked delicious.
Sitting. Bar and round counter height tables and sofa setting. Outdoor sitting, great for people watching. This area gets pretty busy after work. They have a wine store next door. They also have happy hour and special meal menu for $20. A very good experience, can't wait to go back for dinner!
I was quite impressed with this restaurant! The atmosphere dim and low key. The serving staff upbeat and happy! The food and wine, delicious and bold!
I first want to state that I really like how all the servers tend to you as they equally split the tips at the end. All were very friendly and knowledgeable!
The food was so yummy! I am still thinking about my 58 Degree Organic Salad that I ordered last night. Very tasty. The combination of pine nuts and the creamy horseradish dressing is just absolutely divine! Try the trio of Bruschetta where you can pick and choose. All three that we picked were amazing! Amazing! The cheese plate has a great variety, and no complaints of the variety of wine offered.
I wish I lived closer, but will defiantly be making an "appearance" the next time I am in town! Try it! you won't be sorry!
I've been here three times now and each visit was fantastic. The service is always impeccable; the servers always friendly and efficient. Every dish I've ordered has been unique, inventive and gorgeously presented. The wine selection is great and the staff has directed me to quite a few bottles with candor and enthusiasm. I will continue to return whenever I get the chance.
Sunday night - no corkage fee. This is brilliant! Go out and socialize for the price of drinking at home! Order any bottle off the menu and get it for $15 less than the listed price. We got a delicious Syrah blend for $15, and some food. The short ribs are delicious, and come with mashed potatoes and tempura green beans. The friend I was with swears by the macaroni and cheese (why is that the new thing?)
Anyway, the Sunday night atmosphere is calmer, but still cheery. Service was great, and it was a great deal.
Always busy and boisterous and for good reason. Bistro atmosphere - probably not the best place for a big, comfortable sit-down dinner, though they do have a regular prix fixe menu (served on Mondays and Tuesdays) which changes (I think) monthly. You'd expect a good selection of wines and you wouldn't be disappointed, but the food is also very good - consisting mostly of small plates. The regular menu also changes often. I miss the Brussels sprout salad, which was excellent.
I understand they are now serving brunch, which I'll definitely try some time soon.
Casual but classy and interesting interior space. There is also some outdoor seating along 18th Street - watch for inconsiderate smokers here if you're sensitive to that sort of thing, which I am.
Parking is terrible, but where in mid-town is parking not terrible?
I guess one of the wait staff was having a bad night once - I ordered a glass of wine, a fair amount of which he spilled on the counter, then he copped some attitude when I asked him for some napkins to mop the mess up. I was not pleased, and this is the kind of stuff people don't forget, especially when they're paying 12 bucks for a 6 oz pour. Honestly, I haven't been back as often since this incident, but in fairness it was just one experience - all others have been great.
Overall, I like this place and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
Had a viognier, syrah and chilean wine there. Good stuff, maynard.
This is on the short list of things I love and will miss about Sacramento when I leave.
I don't think this place is snooty at all, I think it's really laid back and low key. This is one of 3 wine bars within a few blocks of my house, and by far the best one. Lounge on 20 has interesting decor and a fantastic champagne selection (although more should be offered by glass) but it can get a bit on the feral side (think tattooed girls in mini skirts and gross football guy). L Wine Lounge is okay, but the wine selection is not as good as 58.
I love that 58 does tastes because you can get a descent amount for just $3-5. I have tried all the sparklings, and many of the other wines. So many favorites I can't list them, but you can go in and taste yourself.
The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable about all the wines. I agree the food there is not cheap, I wish they had some more budget options, but it is very good. The mac and 4 cheese is really fantastic, I also really like the bruchetta trio. I haven't had anything there that I didn't like.
I love the atmosphere, they have a bar, small tables, high tables, couches, and comfy chairs.. something for everyone and any size group (well not too big). The decor is all wood and brown colors, really relaxing. Plus the wine store is great, and they also know anything about any wine they carry. We just bought a bottle of the Old Barn Syrah and I loved it.
I love it here, and I am trying to get my friends to have a regular Wednesday night for the tastings, but we will see...(stupid grad school). Last week was all Argentinian wines, this week, Wines to make you happy during hard times. SO FUN!
58 & Holding you get 5 stars (and a hug if I could)
Was taken here for a birthday. Very nice but we must of gone on wine tasting night. I didn't appreciate them having the free samples right behind my chair so every Tom, Dick and Mary was bumping into me!!
The food is great, but tiny just be prepared!! I don't really drink wine I had a beer and a dessert wine both of which were very good.
There were a lot of people there for a Wed night. We thought we would get a "quiet" table and ended up being in the middle of the free wine. Would have been nice of them to warn us or even tell us it was going on which no one mentioned. We also had 3 different people waiting on us which was confusing.
Overall it was a great night out with a girlfriend and I enjoyed it!
Good food, i loved my moscato wine. Gets quite loud in there. staff was nice. wish they had some hot straight guys instead of all gay men as waiters though lol
I wanted to like this place since my foodie/wine-o friend has had positive experiences, but I don't want to be a prevaricator. The bartender was pleasant and welcomed me to choose a table.
Aside from that, I sympathize with Debra G. who received terrible service -- namely Chris according to my bill. I was ignored for a solid 10-15 mins, before I flagged him down to ask for a wine list. Guests who arrived after I did were approached already. This server didn't ask any preliminary questions to assess what I food or wines I'd like to order. I gave him the benefit of the doubt; perhaps he didn't want to presume to know my palette... so I volunteered information & solicited his recommendations. After all, he works there and should know what they serve. He made a SINGLE suggestion after I mentioned I wanted to try a flight. Nice job, buddy -- maybe the President should name you CEO of GM or Chrysler. If drivers are asking for hybrids, don't give 'em gas-guzzlers.
Being the seasoned red wine afecionada I am, I strung together my own flight. Price points were reasonable considering the wine bars I recently visited... and I generously tipped b/c I could and this poor kid probably holds down a few jobs to make ends meet. Don't blow your tips in one place, Chris, b/c if I visit 58 Degrees again, I'll ask for a different server.
The selection of red wines was acceptable. Heavy on the Napa offerings and some international. For the record, the server's suggestion was good -- but if a customer asks for variety, seize the opportunity to upsell unless you don't think the alternatives are good enough.
Music was decent; not as phony as a wine bar could play -- but neither from a juke box or a DJ (in the truest sense). Could be a good venue for small groups (handful of people) if service improves. In the meantime, go to the wineries for more knowledgeable and hospitable service. (At least I didn't say another midtown wine bar.)
They had me at "mushroom".
The 4 mushroom lasagne and egg sandwich were pretty delish. They were on the pricey side and options were limited, but lunch was comped (double yum!).
It's kinda like AA in here, everyone here dined alone and paired it with wine. Noon? Thursday? Really?? I don't understand how you can drink and return to work.
4 stars just for the lasagne, not the best option for lunch, but perfect for a business lunch. Will be back for the prix fixe dinner menu!
This is what a wine bar is supposed to be.
There are so many choices in Downtown Sacramento, but I saw this place and it looked so cozy. It is side by side to a wine store that gives tastings.
We walked in and couldn't have been greeted any sooner or kinder. Then when I saw the menu I knew we had to stay.
The place is posh and modern with sofas and tables and a bar with a cozy aspect that makes you think your sitting in someones living room. And besides being HOT, the waiters and waitresses really know there stuff and serve with entertainment and aplomb.
The dish:
Slow braised short rib with cauliflower puree, red wine reduction and the best part, tempura green beans--holy, it melted in my mouth and came with mashed potatoes
4 mushroom lasagna--which is really a compote of shittake, oyster and lobster mushroom on won ton crisps with miso cream sauce, to die for! You have to see it.
Fig and bleu cheese bruschetta--these guys did nothing wrong, I swear.
we topped off the evening with a pumkin creme brulee. delish. What we had with it was the best part though. An Oregon Pinot (buy a whole bottle!), Mauro Medino Barbera D'alba 06 that I wanted to take home with me and make my lover. An O6 Vina Sastre Tempranillo, spicy and bold, and we topped it off with an Old Soul Red from Mendocino 04.
Thank you wine Gods, Dionysis if your listening, I'd sacrifice a sheep.
One of your employees just cost you 2 stars....I just got back from Tucson, where the economy has hit the restaurant biz in Tucson hard--in addition to famous joints like Cafe Terra Cotta, both of the original 58 Degrees and Holding Company wine bars are no more. Sacramento has the only one now. I went there last night with an old friend who was visiting town and we were looking around in the wine shop and the pretentious douche bag who was working there just ignored us and was downright rude! My friend was looking for some particular wines (and expensive ones at that), and the guy just said "no" and didn't even suggest any alternatives--he just turned his back on us and walked away! Hey dude, your time will come!
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Snooty McSnooterson Ville.
The gals and I went there for a few drinks. Did not expect to be raped for corkage fees of $15 on top of the high priced bottles and $14 for two little ol' crab cakes. The appetizers were nice. The first server was a snotty diva who handed us off to a much nicer and down to earth server.
Props to them because we were tipsy and not looking "the part". Good place if you want to impress someone.
I went here with a couple of friends and I really liked the atmosphere. My favorite wine would have to be the Moscato. It was very sweet and light. The service was very good. The only thing was it was more expensive to have the bottle opened and stay then it was to just buy and bring it home.
Let's begin with this: this place is my spot. You know, my "Cheers" of a sort, though when I come in the astoundingly adorable, brilliant, and attentive young man behind the bar (let's not embarrass anyone) always says not "Norm" but "Professor!" and gives me the questioning nod that means, "Usual glass of the Old Soul red?" Now what girl doesn't like that?
I have been here seventy-six times on dates, meeting friends, and family occasions. But last semester I started stopping in Thursday nights late after my Argumentative Composition section out in South Sac's loveliest community college. I'd bring my stack of essays, maybe a few quizzes to mark up with a red pen, and slip on my Prada glasses and slip in to a stool at the long but not too expansive bar. You can't believe how many interesting folk I've run across - a lovely girl who owns a dress shop in Davis, a transsexual (stock) trader originally from San Diego who moved up north to reconnect with family, an Episcopalian minister with the prettiest eyes this side of Curtis Park, and perhaps the world's most troubled attorney.
The thing is, whenever I recommend "58" everyone - literally, every time - says "L Wine Bar is better." Yes, L is bigger, sleeker, has a more expansive list. But 58 is the kind of place that they know you, and treat you well. The food is great - the hangar steak and charcuterie are my preferred dishes - and the wine is divine, with a generous pour. It's small, it fills up fast with interesting but never ostentatious people, and it's never too dark or too bright. If you must know, I've penned a few poems here. It's truly the only place in Sacramento that reminds me of an old school French Quarter corner salon, or a neighborhood Parisian Bistro.
Go, let them get to know you. Order the steak and the Old Soul red.
I used to really like coming to 58 when it was very new and local people who lived near by would regularly visit but recently I've noticed a few things go downward in this place. Here's how I break it down:
Service - All of the long time employees are always very sweet and welcoming. The staff's wine knowledge seems a little limited but then again so is mine so I really don't mind. There is a semi new guy that has worked there since summer who I can't stand. My friend bought a $20 dollar glass of wine and he poured it like a jackass from a foot up in the air when we were sitting on the couches almost knocking it off the table. Another visit in the summer I purchased a bottle of sparking wine between two people and he left it on our table outside without an ice bucket. Overall just pretty annoying and I hate when I get this guy as a server.
Wine - A good variety. They have a great by the glass service. Most wine bars seem to have stale or days old wine when you buy it by the glass but I've never experienced this here. I really love the no corkage Sundays.
Food - My favorites are the brushetta, chocolate plate, skirt stake and tuna tartar. Everything I've tried has been very good.
Storing wine here - I was a fan of doing this until they changed the rules and you no longer can open a bottle from your storage on Sundays for no corkage. This just seems a little tight. Obviously if you're paying monthly to store your wine you take it pretty seriously. Meaning you buy a lot of bottles from there store and most likely are a valued customer to the restaurant and staff. It seems silly that they choose to make an extra $15 bucks of the people that most likely support them to most.
3.5 stars. They have some kick ass specialty beers here. I love the store where you can get a bunch of obscure and cult classic wines, but I think the selection in the bar is just okay.
And I heard that if you are a member it's like $100 a month to store your wine in a wine locker/fridge there and then they still charge you a corkage fee if you want to open one and drink it there. Not sure if that is true, but if so, cut the members some slack!
It was my first time going to a wine bar and I really like 58 Degrees. I really like the environment and the servers are really friendly. There are a lot of selections of wines and the food is good. My girlfriends and I order the cheese plate and it tastes really good. I love the cheese. Also, it is a really nice hang out place . I will recommend my friends to go to 58 degrees.
Okay, let me start off by saying that this place is really pricey. Don't go here unless you want to drop a fair sum on a meal, because there is nothing on the menu under $15... so be prepared.
That said, I love this place. The inside is beautiful. I love the atmosphere, I love the wine selection, I love the food and I love the wine tasting on Wednesdays. Oh, and all of the guys that work there are really, really attractive.
Go on Wednesdays for the $10 tasting. 5 wines, fairly adequate pours and always a good time.
God I F***ing LOVE this place.
The bartender was much nicer today than she was the other day and had no issues, but I could have slapped these two wine snobs at the bar that were talking with our soon to be best friend AT LENGTH about soils and climates and sh!t when I just want to get fed and get out. But the service she was able to provide outside this pair's wine snob madness was exemplary. Those two needed a slap apiece. Truly annoying. Sunny and I almost fainted from the pretentious air around us. Drink your wine and SHUT IT.
But aside from those two weirdos (can't be helped) and a seriously disgusting fly issue (I picked a baby one out of my brut rose-there must be a way this can be helped but since I don't know for certain these people can get a pass-for now), my sister and I had a spectacular birthday celebration here.
We had the caesar with steak (which the flies loved-ewww!), 2 crabcakes, and the f***ing KILLER macaroni and cheese that almost made me faint it was so damn delicious. For the love of god, I love that Mac and cheese it tastes GOOD! Don't go there without ordering that. Unless you're just mental and can't be helped. Christ! But the crabcakes were nowhere near the same quality that Liz and I enjoyed just 2 weeks earlier. They had too many diced onions and red bell pepper. But at least they were the right texture so I didn't get too grossed out. Eh,... pass.
I like this place. A lot. But if they don't regulate that fly shiz I'm gonna start taking it to go. No joke.
But, I gotta say, 58 Degrees, I seriously love you. Too much. Delicious.
XOXOXO
Although I don't really care to admit it, I really like 58 Degrees.
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hey, I love a wine and food place...because inevitably I get hungry after I've had some wine.
I visited 58 degrees with a friend on Saturday, it was on the empty side, even at 6:30 pm... which was fine by me....extra attention right? I must say that I think that their wine selection is pretty good... they have some very different wines that you cannot find elsewhere, and the prices are very fair. The fact that they also serve beer is also great,
They have one of the best wine lists in town, and they should considering the wine store is next door. Their glass prices are a little steep, for example, my favorite South American wine is the Tikal and it's $14 a glass. The bottle is only $32. But still, you get pretty good service and the cheese plate is always good. I have enjoyed everything that I've had there. It's worth a visit, but get there early, it packs up quick.
Stopped in for a quick lunch with a friend from work. I had the turkey panini and was very pleased.. I didn't even know that they served lunch until I had walked by the previous week and saw the menu posted on the window. Previously, I thought that it was just for wine tastings. A very nice surprise.
First visit ever when my work closed early for the holiday weekend 05/23/08. Grabbed my husband, jumped on RT and made it there before the Happy Hour ended (only from 3-5 would have gotten 5 stars if HH was till 6!)
I tried out their Pinot Flight $10 & husband had the Hoegaarden Belgian White beer which he enjoyed. My flight consisted of Willammette Valley's 06 Lange Pinot ($39/retail) so-so; France's Bouchard 05 Pere & Fils ($40/retail) little better & Russian River 05 Trione($54/retail) kidding me? no way would I ever pay that - barely
drinkable.
We really enjoyed the 1/2 priced Bruschetta Trio: 1. grilled eggplant 2. smoke mozzarella, sd tom & walnuts 3. roasted red ppr & asparagus.
Since I had Monday off and wanted to try their lunch menu, we headed back on 05/26/08 before heading to the Jazz Fest.
Both the Angus Burger and Grilled Chicken Sandwich were very very good! The burger came out perfect med. rare and the bacon on my Chicken Sandwich was yummy crispy, not to mention the basil aioli was on of the highlights. Now we both ordered the 5-spiced fries, we should only had one and picked another side. The fries salt content probably made my blood pressure raise that day! Although real good with the ketchup, the spices was little over kill and the fries were limp, greasy and after a couple bites I couldn't eat anymore w/o scraping the spices off.
This time I chose my own darn flights! 1. Maquis Lien Syrah Red Blend 04 Chile - never one to disappoint, Marquis has been consistent throughout the years and bold yet smooth too. 2. Vina Sastre Roble Tempranillo 06 - even bolder but just as smooth & I really liked this one and 3. Crios de Susana Balbo Malbec 06, another delish wine much bolder but no harsh bite. All retail $35 & under, certainly use my hard earned money for any of these three bottles.
Server on Monday, very knowledgeable about the wines I chose and she memorized our entire orders w/o issues or missed anything. Very cordial and pleasant. So thank you Kara - great job!
My buddy asked me to meet him there the other night. I didn't even know it was a wine bar until I got there. I told him I was dressed janky and he said it didn't matter. I still felt unclassy when I walked in. I also didn't know that I was to be playing wingman for him.
58 Degrees has that wine tap dispensing glass display cabinet thing that I think is temperature controlled to um... 58 degrees. I'm only guessing. If you're selling a lot of wine it's got to be a hassle to have change the 750ml bottles so often. I personally can go through a bottle myself in an evening. What I didn't know until I had already ordered was that they have a really good selection of Belgian beers as well. They also have some beer from New Belgian Brewing Co. but they are not really from Belgium.
Here's what I had;
2006 Crios de Susana Balbo Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina.
Light tannins and slightly fleeting but it paired well with the Beef Carpaccio.
Grant Burge 10yr tawny port from Barossa Valley, Australia. Golden raisin (you know, the yellow ones) tones with a very mild walnut aftertaste. Paired with the chocolate plate.
2005 Macchia Old Vine Zin from Lodi, California. OK, this one was weird. I don't like zins. I didn't know it was a zin when my friend's date asked me to taste it. It smelled very vanilla-y but it turns out that wasn't the wine I was smelling. This girl was wearing some perfume or lotion that transferred to the glass somehow. The wine was OK as far as zins go but the scent really threw me off.
Speaking of scents. Tell them not to give you the leather placemats they use. Mine smelled as if it had just come from the tannery or something. The smell of petroleum was pretty strong at times and it interfered with my trying to smell and taste things.
Still, 58 was cool and I'll probably go back and try some beer as well.
Ahhh yuppies. Furthermore...Sacramento yuppies. It's cute.
So for a wine bar it's nice. But sit at the bar itself. The chairs were wobbly and I they have three types of wine glasses: 1) champagne flute 2) slightly wider white wine glass 3) and a wine size fits all slightly wider wine glass. Pretty shitty for a yuppie wine bar.
The waiters did not know how to recommend / explain wines. When asking three separate waiters... they all said the same shit: "This is our most popular wine". Well if you all recommend the same wine no wonder why. And at a point a Syrah I ordered tasted like mold...so I asked them and they told me "That's how it's supposed to taste". Kthnx.
The food itself... get the short ribs. Not as good as Napa Rose but still pretty decent. The risotto rice cakes tasted like ass... it needed seasoning or something. Just because you slap some undercooked rice together and fry it up it doesn't make it amazing or innovative. Ended up throwing away most of it.
The cheese plate was ok... just... ok.... not enough variety and they just used bread to take up space. Order it if you want some bread.
Not enough commitment either...for a wine bar I was really disappointed that they didn't rinse your glasses with the red wine and they didn't use the appropriate glasses. And the Rose was under chilled... temperature control seems like a wine bar should be able to do.
The crowd is fun to watch I suppose. I saw a guy chew on a cork and explain to his friend how you're supposed to do that. I would be endlessly delighted if he did that just to dick around with him. But somehow...I seriously doubt it.
Selection is better than most winecentric restaurants but not stellar. Waiters aren't helpful. Food is alright. Worth the visit with moderate expectations.
Cool tucked in location. Nice atmosphere for a new date. Food: good, Drinks: great.
My friend hit me up yesterday about this place next to Zocalo that she wanted to try, so we met up after work.
Very nice. She is a wine connoisseur and had a taste of 3 different buttery Chardonnays. The Falcor, Frank Family and Ferrari Carano. I think her fave ended up being the Falcor. I like crisp whites and chose the Sonoma Vineyards Chardonnay and the Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio. Great!
We shared the Bruschetta appetizer that had smoked mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes and toasted walnuts and drizzled olive oil. Yummy! I tried the Grilled Chicken Caesar salad which was delicious and my friend had the Asparagus & goat cheese ravioli. Very good.
We would come here again. Probably try some reds..
Good wine, a good gluten-free experience to have with friends. I've heard that some options on their menu can be made gluten-free, but I haven't tried them myself. Sunday nights there is no corkage fee, so you can pick a wine from the store and save $$$. This is a great place to visit in downtown Sacramento.
Let me start out by saying I have only been here late at night, on weeknights, sat outside and didn't order any food.
I like it! Good wine, nice interior (we had to go inside to order the wine), nice people working. They have a huge selection. So much so that the first time I went I was a bit overwhelmed trying to pick just one wine. Now I just make the person I am with choose. And the people that work there are friendly, but not pushy or wine snobby.
Mainly, I love the rubber stuff on the underside of the bar. It is way fun to play with.
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Category: Pool Halls
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I travel the land and consume beverages. Here is…
Where I go for whatever occasion in the greater…
Ain't nothin' better than a good patio. Give me a…
The following venues are listed, of course, in the…
Some of my favorite dining destinations in the…
Some of my favorite dining destinations in the…
