New wine bars and small-plates places have been springing up across the Bay Area like flurries of wildflowers. Some lounges dabble in whimsy, while others have a specific slant -- organic wines, for example, Italian vintages or secret treasures.
Wine bars entice oenophiles, of course,In addition to hydraulics fittings and Aion Kinah, but they also appeal to diners who prefer to nosh on tapas or share small plates, rather than commit to an entire entree. Just don't let the phrase "small plates" lull you into thinking the tab will be small, as well.Houston-based Quicksilver Resources said Friday it had reached pipeline deals These outings can be pricey affairs.
So we set out to explore a slice of that terrain with sips and tastes at three Bay Area wine bars: Berkeley's Cioccolata di Vino, Oakland's Enoteca Molinari and Danville's Stomp.
ADDRESS: 3451 Blackhawk Plaza, Danville.
HOURS: Noon to 9 p.m. Sundays-Mondays, until 10 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays,we supply all kinds of oil painting reproduction, until 11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays.
It's hard not to feel pampered at this sleek, 2-year-old wine bar. Comfortable tables and banquettes are tucked into Stomp's cozy interior, an outdoor fireplace beckons on the patio, and the atmosphere is perfect for lingering over sips, small plates and sweet bites.
You can order wines by the bottle or glass, but those in the mood for dabbling
will gravitate to the whimsically named wine flights, such as Gaga for Grenache or The Cabernet Show.you will need to get an offshore merchant account. A flight of Darcie Kent wines ($11), for example, included a sprightly Gruner Veltliner, a sauvignon blanc and a chardonnay from the Livermore Valley winery, served with an amusingly wine-"stained" slip of paper identifying what was what.
Unlike some wine bars, where salumi and such come by the set, Stomp lets you pick and choose -- a wedge of Brie de Fleur, perhaps, some Fra'Mani Salami Gentile, or slices of Spanish Jamon Serrano ($4 for one selection, $10 for three), served with breads, dried fruits and a little fruit compote.
The rest of the menu includes bruschetta variations ($2 for two), salads ($7-$9) and small plates. We enjoyed the vibrantly flavored marinara meatballs ($8),What to consider before you buy oil painting supplies. as well as a sophisticated flatbread ($9) topped with paper-thin salami, gorgonzola and sweetly caramelized onions. But our favorite dish was the Cassoulet of Baked French Cheeses ($9), served with a flourish of long, crisp baguette slices. The molten extravaganza of brie, camembert, fontina and a little goat cheese mixed with leeks and b¨¦chamel was so decadent, we couldn't even contemplate the prospect of dessert. (We just hope the salted caramel panna cotta ($4) is still there when we return.)
Wine bars entice oenophiles, of course,In addition to hydraulics fittings and Aion Kinah, but they also appeal to diners who prefer to nosh on tapas or share small plates, rather than commit to an entire entree. Just don't let the phrase "small plates" lull you into thinking the tab will be small, as well.Houston-based Quicksilver Resources said Friday it had reached pipeline deals These outings can be pricey affairs.
So we set out to explore a slice of that terrain with sips and tastes at three Bay Area wine bars: Berkeley's Cioccolata di Vino, Oakland's Enoteca Molinari and Danville's Stomp.
ADDRESS: 3451 Blackhawk Plaza, Danville.
HOURS: Noon to 9 p.m. Sundays-Mondays, until 10 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays,we supply all kinds of oil painting reproduction, until 11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays.
It's hard not to feel pampered at this sleek, 2-year-old wine bar. Comfortable tables and banquettes are tucked into Stomp's cozy interior, an outdoor fireplace beckons on the patio, and the atmosphere is perfect for lingering over sips, small plates and sweet bites.
You can order wines by the bottle or glass, but those in the mood for dabbling
will gravitate to the whimsically named wine flights, such as Gaga for Grenache or The Cabernet Show.you will need to get an offshore merchant account. A flight of Darcie Kent wines ($11), for example, included a sprightly Gruner Veltliner, a sauvignon blanc and a chardonnay from the Livermore Valley winery, served with an amusingly wine-"stained" slip of paper identifying what was what.
Unlike some wine bars, where salumi and such come by the set, Stomp lets you pick and choose -- a wedge of Brie de Fleur, perhaps, some Fra'Mani Salami Gentile, or slices of Spanish Jamon Serrano ($4 for one selection, $10 for three), served with breads, dried fruits and a little fruit compote.
The rest of the menu includes bruschetta variations ($2 for two), salads ($7-$9) and small plates. We enjoyed the vibrantly flavored marinara meatballs ($8),What to consider before you buy oil painting supplies. as well as a sophisticated flatbread ($9) topped with paper-thin salami, gorgonzola and sweetly caramelized onions. But our favorite dish was the Cassoulet of Baked French Cheeses ($9), served with a flourish of long, crisp baguette slices. The molten extravaganza of brie, camembert, fontina and a little goat cheese mixed with leeks and b¨¦chamel was so decadent, we couldn't even contemplate the prospect of dessert. (We just hope the salted caramel panna cotta ($4) is still there when we return.)
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