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| - Coming up on their three year anniversary, Rich Sullivan -proud owner of this establishment proudly stated that this restaurant was always intended to be a "neighborhood gathering spot...more of a home away from home." When the space was created, he said they deliberately set aside living room seating, and have a 40 seat private dining area ideal for rehearsal dinners and the like. The courtyard patio, is shaded and misted in the summers and warmed by heaters in the winter. Three nights a week there is live music, Thurs-Sat from 6:30-9:30p.
It is an attractive and inviting space, but more inviting is their menu of wines and noshes.
5th and Wine is considered to have one the "most extensive wine by the glass programs" with about 40 wines - half of which are available daily until 6p for only $5. The wines range from Prosecco from Italy to Sparkling White from New Mexico, to Pinots from France, Cabernets from California, a divine Riesling fro Rheingau, Germany, and a Petite Sirah titled "Drops of Jupiter" from Train.
To pair with the many wines there are a selection of sharable foods such as an antipasto plate (speck ham, prosciutto, salami, coppa ham, roasted olives, and choice of 4 cheeses for $15), Bruschetta (choice of 2, 4, or 6 ranging from mozzarella and tomato to peppercorn crusted steak with horseradish $6.95-$13.95), and Prosciutto wrapped bread sticks. There is also a sizeable menu of salads, sandwiches, burgers, and pastas.
On a recent visit here, I had a wine flight which was paired with the following dishes. All of them were outstanding and I will come back here just to eat the House Fries!
1. A sparkling white from New Mexico, Domaine Saint-Vincent. Very clean, refreshing, not too much effervescence and perfect with the chopped salad (roasted tukey, salami, grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and a light herb vinaigrette). Also very lovely with the excellent bruschettas we sampled such as the tomato, mozzarella, and basil with a balsamic reduction.
2. A Pinot Gris from Carmel Road, Monterey. Long, clean finish, and a very smooth and drinkable wine. Rich claimed it goes great with any food. It was amazing paired with their House French Fries doused in parsley, lemon, garlic, pecorino, and chili flakes - and dipped in their garlic aoli. Divine!
3. Chardonnay from Murphy-Goode, California. Some buttery flavor to this one, oaky and well balanced. Had great aroma, and also a great drinking and food wine. This wine I enjoyed with 5th's Mac and Cheese (carmody, white cheddar, green chilies, and leeks) The best Mac and Cheese I have ever had!
4. Pinot Noir from Le Village, Vin de Pays.
Wow. Not being a fan of reds, I was very impressed with this very earthy and not overly tannic Pinot. With fruit on the nose and acid on the finish, it may not be the ideal drinking wine for me, but as Rich stated it is a "friendly food wine". It was marvelous with the Chicken Pesto Pasta, a dish I highly recommend here!
5. Zinfandel from Marcella, Lot 57.
Having never had a red zin before, this certainly was a great introductory red. It had a clean, simple finish with a lot of fruit, and surprisingly a lot of alcohol content as well. Also another great selection for the flight!
6. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cannonball, California.
The sommelier selected this one as the final wine in the flight because he felt this was a "good solid representation of California Wine." With its long body and oaky and earthy taste, it was a great finale to our flight.
The Happy Hour features some great noshes for $3-$6 Monday through Friday from 3pm-6pm. Wines are $5, specialty cocktails $7.
I will come here time and again, and bring my little one on Sundays when kids eat free!
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