Restaurant Information:

Hours

Mon-Fri 6:30am-10am, 11am-2pm Sat-Sun 7am-12pm

Wine experts and newbies alike pop their corks at this relaxed wine-centric restaurant and market.

The Scene
This lofty, casual space takes the fear out of wining and dining with a user-friendly menu and patient, whip-smart servers. Rowdy professionals crowd up front at the oval bar and ''Tavern'' area, while the low-ceilinged, intimate ''Cellar'' beckons formal diners.

The Food
The contemporary American fare is bold and hearty: Wild mushroom risotto is a near-entree sized bounty of garlic, Asiago cheese and chanterelle and black trumpet mushrooms. Entrees wow as well: zinfandel-spiced pork chop is delicate in a grain-mustard chantilly, while grilled lamb T-bone is smoky and biting with almond couscous and Moroccan yogurt sauce. Pineapple tarte Tatin is an architectural wonder; stacked layers of pineapple, pastry, coconut mousse, mango sauce and basil foam. The menu suggests at least one wine for each dish, which makes food pairings a snap.