Nice job on the remodel!!! I almost feel underdressed and I am in work business attire!! My review is strictly on the wine bar area/concept. I came here to meet a friend for a glass of vino.
You (well I...let's be honest) immediately feel like you're an elitist roaming around amongst those who live in this neighborhood. (I just looked to my left and I see a very trendy mom with her very trendy child both pushing a shopping cart. The child has his own mini cart provided by Harris Teeter) it's crazy!!
Location: corner of Providence and Queens. Perfect if you are coming from Cotswold or from that direction but TERRIBLE if you are coming from Uptown or the opposite direction. I was coming from Uptown during rush hour traffic and had to make a left to get to the parking lot causing traffic making those behind me wait. Eek! Once inside the view from the upper level is really great. I am watching the sun set through the trees!
Wine Selection: HUGE. I think it's bigger than the Tajma-teeter selection. My beef?? They copied Whole Foods' with the wine bar at the top in a way. There is a wine bar at the top with a wine by the glass dispenser. You load a reusable card with whatever amount put it in the machine and pick you liquid. Whole foods had that first. This Teeters only has 9 to choose from...and the white I chose was warm. Boo. Not impressed. They do, however have a GREAT balcony. I'd come back in the spring and summer time JUST to sip'n'sun on that patio. The wine bar is also next to...Dorritos?? Are those fig newtons?? Why they decided to put non wine friendly foods next to the wine bar is a little off. I was hoping to grab some cheeses while I was up here but not so much. They don't offer small plates for purchase. UPDATE:wine lady just put out a cheese and grape plate...is it rude to grab the entire thing and eat it?! Probably.
I like the wine bar...it's clean and inviting but I just wish it would have offered me something different other than another Whole Foids situation. They should offer small plate to purchase while enjoying your wine. Not make me go fetch it before going up stairs.