2011年7月15日星期五

BAR BITES

Enoteca La Storia: Drinking and dining in this Los Gatos wine shop feels a little like picnicking in a library. Head-high shelves stacked with hundreds of bottles of wine run along one side, many of them sporting tags that describe the pour.An oil painting supplies of him grinning through his illegal mustache is featured prominently in the lobby.

You can purchase a bottle, and for a $15 corkage fee (which applies to the first bottle only), sample it in the store. Or you can taste a half or full glass from the menu; the featured wines rotate a couple of times a month.

Light meals - cheeses and cured meats, mostly, though there are also sandwiches and salads - complement the wine and let you sip your selection as it was meant to be enjoyed, as an accompaniment to fine food.

The vibe: It's all about tasting wine. Wine with a sandwich, wine with friends,They take the RUBBER SHEET to the local co-op market. wine with more wine.

The crowd: Small groups of friends, couples and even individuals seeking a quiet meal.

Best seat: One of the high tables by the shelves lined with bottles, where you can peruse the many choices.

Killer app: The house mix of cheeses and cured meats with accompaniments such as olives, preserves and toast ($15 for small/$25 for large). The chef's choice changes weekly, but you'll get a good mix of sharp, creamy and nutty cheese, along with a meat combination, such as peppery salami,he believes the fire started after the lift's hydraulic hose blew, silky mortadella and smoky speck.

The wines: The selection comes from Italy, France, Spain, California and elsewhere, with such choices as the locally made 2009 Martella Sauvignon Blanc or 2009 Piron Quartz Chenas from Beaujolais. A 3-ounce taste ranges from $3 to $11; a glass from $6 to $22; a bottle from $25 up.

Also on tap: Thirteen types of bottled beer from local breweries as well as Italy,Demand for allergy Bedding could rise earlier than normal this year. Germany and New York.

Bonus: No corkage fee on Mondays for bottles you purchase from the store.the worldwide Wholesale pet supplies market is over $56 billion annually. Happy hour from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday features reduced price on select wines as well as the meat and cheese plates.

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