Backstreet Wine Salon

 

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Nicki H.

Phoenix, AZ

OK...I LOVE WINE.  And Yes, I would love some cheese with my wine...but NOT at this place.  YUCKY!  My boyfriend and I love to try new places and thought that this place was going to be awesome.  The decor was adorable and set up like a parlor with several different rooms and an ADORABLE St. Bernard that hangs out in the "library".
So we sit down eager for cheese and wine.  The wine was wonderful but the cheese platter was HORRIBLE.  The cheeses were so strong that we were not able to eat any of them!  (We weren't luck enough to get something normal like cheddar).  We then proceeded to order soups and an appetizer.  The soup came out with grease pooling at the top of the bowl...not appetizing to me.  And our appetizer (chicken of some sort) was fried and greasy as well.  We cut our losses at that point and snacked on leftovers at home.  For the price, there are LOTS of better wine bars, I would pass on this one...

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Lisa C.

Phoenix, AZ

This is a great little wine bar where the owner greets you and Charlie the dog lounges around the wine selection. There's a formal dining area for meals and a charming parlor decorated with chairs, couches and coffee tables for noshing.

The amazing wine selection lets you choose from lesser-known vineyards and there's a wine for every budget. The cheese plate includes types not found in stores - and be sure to check out the cheddar, it's amazing. A great side note: if you call ahead of time, you can buy the cheese retail to take home.

The menu also includes wines by the glass, 1/2 liter, or bottle and you can open any bottle they have for retail w/ a corking fee. The 1/2 liter is a great way to sample a couple of different wines for more than one person.

While Backstreet Wine Salon isn't necessarily a place to dine on the cheap, it offers quality wines and cheeses for a price typical of most wine bars.

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