I cannot resist establishments with "social" in the name. It usually means you're in for some good cocktails, a decent wine list and creative small plates. The Wickson Social is no exception to this standard. I truly enjoyed my time here last night.
I haven't been cocktail-minded as of late, though I spied a large chalkboard with enticing names and descriptions. Instead I went with a glass of Barbera d'Asti. I'm not a beer person, but my dining companions chose selections off the exceptional beer list.
The menu is well-curated, with an array of small, sharable plates, as well roughly a half dozen more hearty plates. Prices are lower than you'd expect in an American gastropub. My divine "small" massaged kale salad with dates and almonds at $8 really impressed! I'm still thinking about it, the velvety kale, smoky, crunchy nuts and sweet chewy dates (texture party!) It is perfect. And large. Seriously, large. I also ordered the grilled bread (SO GOOD) with warm, marinated Kalamata olives. Our waiter was very helpful in identifying vegan versions of things that aren't vegan on the menu (there are a couple things that are vegan).
The Wickson Social is the perfect kind of place for nighttime libations and if, say, you arrive not hungry, you may find yourself there within a couple hours, so a variety of small plates and not- so- small plates awaits you! The room is cavernous and lends itself well to social gatherings of small groups (but feels intimate enough for a date). Do venture to the backroom, an almost delicious secret!