Art. Booze. Music. Schmooze. Throw family in there and that would be my top five list of things that make my world go round.
With a rotation of local and regional art once a month, you always have at least ONE reason to go back. The shows are always well presented with good lighting. And it is nice to see reasonably priced works in a place that embraces local talent.
The wine and beer lists are impressive and ever evolving. That being the case, I usually find the staff well educated on what they are currently offering.
Attention to detail was not lost on these guys when they put this place together. I even like the lavatory facilities. The music is never too loud that you cannot hear the people you came with and the seating is comfortably put into conversation areas.
The crowd can vary with the proximity of, almost polar opposite, Soul and Snug. But that is the Wood is. Ecclecticly delicious.
This is my go to spot when I want to get out of NoDa and enjoy a nice quiet evening with some good company.