Northeast Mesa isn't known as the hippest spot in the Valley, but the addition of D'Vine certainly takes it up the "cool" scale a notch. Critics are calling it the "most inspired" dining option in Mesa. This humble critic would have to agree.
D'Vine features minimalist decor and an all-black clad wait staff. The atmosphere is chic yet at the same time casual and warm. The mission of the owners is to make fine wines "accessible" and consequently D'Vine is no "wine snobs" zone.
Where else in Mesa can you enjoy $5 wine tasting and live acoustic music? The tasting is on Tuesdays and features different "hosts" or wine representatives each week. Sometimes they are the actual winemaker, which is really cool.
But it's the food that getting all the raves.
Lunch choices are decidedly above typical deli fare: grilled swordfish with reduction and lean hamburger stuffed with Gouda cheese. For appetizers try the tempura prawns, stuffed escargot or one of eight kids of bruschetta. Yes-- in MESA!
For dinner, D'Vines serves such unique dishes such as grilled Buffalo, Ostrich, and Wild Boar. They do of course serve tamer fare such as Seared Wild Salmon or Kobe Meatloaf.
So cool, you just might forget you're in Mesa.