so, i've had some more food here and it has not all lived up to the "phenomenal" description i used last time. (sadly the mac and cheese is now served in a big bowl, sans crispy top.) but i still love the place. here's why:
1. it is fabulous in summer. the patio is a see and be seen site for downtown workers and dwellers. particularly at happy hour.
2. men in suits indeed.
3. it is fabulous in winter. we went out last weekend and the warehouse looked dead. but everyone was in d'vine, the place was hopping. and def a classier crowd than some of the rest of the neighborhood.
4. i had my first wine flight here and the server didn't make me feel ignorant. and it made for a fun giggly ladies night.
5. the food options are good sizes and prices for sharing or snacking, rather than having to commit to a whole meal.
6. the service still rocks. it was packed last weekend and we were still doted on, by multiple personnel. also, i had a gift certificate, and somehow it disappeared mid-meal. the server remembered having seen it on the table, and gave us the discount anyway. very sweet.