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| - If you haven't found the ultra chill Market Avenue area of Ohio City, please stop reading and move on to another review.....I want this area to myself. For those of you "in the know", make sure you stop into MAWB for a great experience.
Over 3 visits, both summer and winter, this wine bar has become one of my favorite hangouts. The service is impeccable, the atmosphere perfect. Whether on the patio under the white Christmas lights on a warm summer evening or inside in the classy interior, this is the place you want to come for a relaxing night of conversation and wine with friends.
MAWB specializes in small plate foods, perfect for snacking and keeping the buzz in the perfect warm balance. The meat and cheese tray, built to your liking with the likes of capicola, salami, gouda, brie, pears, strawberries.....is a steal, and enough for 4 people to share. The grape leaves are superb.
As for wine, well....this is a wine bar. The servers are well-versed in the wine list, and are excellent at recommending wines based on your reported tastes. Not usually a fan of Napa wines, the Girl has fallen for one of our friend Ramone's favorites, "The Prisoner". Whether buying by the glass or bottle, you will be satisfied with your selection.
As for service, what more can I say? The staff are attentive but almost invisible, almost knowing your next request before you think of it. Our service outside was as good as our indoor service, and I honestly feel that 25% is too little to tip based on the service we have received. Kudos for hiring such a great staff!
So, if you already know about Market Avenue, drop in, have a bottle, and enjoy a true gem in a great neighborhood. If you don't, continue on over to E.4th street, a busier version of this area, so I can have Market Avenue to myself!
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