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| - I like tucked away spots that stay hidden from the masses but still put the Q in quality for what they're serving. Yn is exactly this, particularly given that it's front door is actually in the parking deck and it has no street frontage.
Like the literal pronunciation of its name suggests, this is primarily a wine bar with a small but well-cropped selection of wines across the spectrum: sparkling, white and red. You can get a half glass, full glass, or just buy the whole bottle. There are also a number of flights available if you want just want to discover.
I have found all the servers to be knowledgeable about their wines and adaptable to your level of wine expertise. Even if you don't know exactly what you want, if you can describe your preference they can find a suitable fit amongst their stock. That's usually lacking in a lot of restaurant service, so I'm glad to see it here.
I also have been impressed with the appetizers and small bite selection offered. Yn shares the kitchen with 131 Main, so many items are crossovers. I'm a big, big fan of their Double Dip, which is composed of a house-made pimento cheese dip and guacamole served alongside crispy tortilla chips. I usually hate pimento cheese, but this stuff is creamy and punchy- a definite step up from any store-bought spread. Given that all apps are just $5 from 5-7, this is a must stop for after work drinks. They can also get you just about anything off the 131 menu, don't be afraid to ask.
Ambiance inside is dark and low key. Thankfully they have forgone placing large flat screen TVs around the bar or anywhere else in this space. I love the stubbled copper bar top and dark woods used throughout. There is a small couch and chair arrangement right at the front door, but most other seating is atop stools on smaller bar tables that can seat about 4-6 comfortably.
Whether you want to just stop in to pre-game with drinks or make a full night of getting into the bottom of as bottle, I think Yn will fit the bill in spades. Happy to have found it.
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