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| - Cast aside any preconceived notions you have about wine bars. A snooty wine bar this is not. What it is though is a pleasant change in atmosphere from the rowdiness that is the rest of the bar scene down the street. It does get a little noisy during later hours, but overall the atmosphere remains laid back. If you do get the hankering for some West 6th entertainment, this is always a nice precursor if you simply want to relax before heading over, especially in the summer when you can grab a table outside and enjoy the cool evening weather.
I am not a wine drinker, and I will never understand "tannins" or the appeal of a $16 plate of cheese slices. Their beer selection is acceptable, and they have a decent cocktail menu, but that's not what I come here for. That would be an honor reserved for their baked brie. Nestled in a puff pastry glazed with a brandy-infused sugar syrup and accompanied by fresh fruits and crackers, this particular app has shot up my list of best foods I've ever eaten. It was so good the first time that we had to order another. I have not tried any other menu item, because when I get to the brie, I don't need to go any further. It's funny because it isn't something I would normally think of ordering. I've never even heard of it. I just happened to get a chance to taste it because someone in my group ordered it, and the rest, as they say, is history...
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