We just got home from a great evening on the patio at Timo Wine Bar. Totally enjoyable, nearly magical, atmostphere....large canopied mesquite trees, comfortable seating, and a big fire pit to center it all. We breezed through the indoors just to check it out and it was very classy and well designed; the embossed leather wallpaper is gorgeous!
From the time we approached the hostess stand until the time we ran out the door through a surprising burst of rain, the service was friendly, prompt, and stellar. Even the slices of bread served with our goat cheese were replenished as they started to get low...a rare bit of service that helped to take it over the top!
We shared a plate of 3 bruschetta (tomato and creamy brie, salmon with creme fraiche and preserved lemon, and a pesto/basil/tomoato concoction) and also the creamy goat cheese and olives. The breads are all baked on-site in a wood oven...very delicious all the way around!
We had some pinot grigio and chardonnay...both top drawer! our friend introduced us to the most amazing Spanish beer...Estrella Damm Inedit. I swear I will go back here just for this beer....absolutely the best beer I've ever tasted in my life! (And I've been around the block and to numerous breweries to boot!) If you come by this great new joint in town, definitely put the Estrella Damm on your list....and get the large bottle...$14 but it will fill your glass nearly three times! They even serve the bottle in a chiller to keep it perfectly chilled.
Five stars for Timo! We Shall Return!