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| - WOW! The Queen City has a crown jewel in J. Sam's Wine Bar. As a long standing South Park resident, wining and dining in the area had grown monotonous, which thereby made a trek to Southend, NODA, etc. a necessity for any excitement. Then along came J. Sam's, which has proven itself the best way to get out of South Park's drab without actually having to do so. The female serving staff are all uncommonly personable, which is in stark contrast to my encounters with the like at other wine bars. Moreover, the intelligence of the entire staff is very helpful, even for a knowledgable wine drinker. The female bartender, Leah? (great sense of humor), certainly knows how to mix a fine cocktail (as there is an excellent choice of liquor!) and, against all odds, she helped my insatiable grandmother select a wine she ACTUALLY liked. I have not had the displeasure of any poor or rude service from anyone, namely the sommelier/ male bartender, Cameron. I find Cameron to be especially knowledgable on anything to do with wine, EVER, which could perhaps intimidate other patrons, but I enjoy his conversations and insight on life and wine. And by the way, the owner, J. Sam, is in contention for nicest man in the world prize. Finally, the food, which is the most underrated element of J. Sam's, is absolutely fantastic and all veggies always have that "just picked from the garden a minute ago" taste. My favorite dishes: the pork belly tacos, and the pimento cheeseburger... and I always opt for the charcuterie at night.
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