For this place to become a favorite for someone who does not like wine, it has to make up for it in 2 ways: 1. Great food, 2. Great drinks. I kind of wish they would shed the "wine bar" image and go with more of a "food, wine, beer and spirits" image because I think the are doing themselves a disservice (and keeping some people away) who think it may be a snooty wine bar.
I assure you - it is not. We've been there through every season's menu and they are delicious. In the fall, the goat cheese salad is not to be missed. Right now, the hanger steak and turkey chili are so yummy! The seasonal creme brulee is always good!
And the non-wine drinks! Some of my favorite in town - delicious martinis with a hint of wine! And for the beer connoisseur husband to enjoy the place - well, I think it's easy to see why it's a favorite.
(They do host speed dating nights - and I would do my best to avoid it on those nights. Unless of course, you're one of the speed daters!)