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    GenuWine Arizona

    4.5 (123 reviews)
    Closed 1:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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    Elicia N.

    Great little spot! I popped in for an event, otherwise may never have found myself wandering in, especially given distance from home and the parking situation. Once inside, I chilled at the bar getting some work done over some sips. I ordered a cheese board with Aged White Cheddar and Brie and both were exquisite! They had the perfect kick, leaving me wanting more! I got them with the soft pita bread and honey, which were perfect compliments and a great snack! Be warned about location and parking. It's a little hard to find if you're using navigation apps. Several were wandering around the building until they found the door, which is around the side of the building. There is a parking lot across the street. If you're lucky, you'll smell the deliciousness of the nearby food truck adjacent to the parking lot, playing Reggaeton music outside! Be warned, parking is very expensive. I spent $34 to park for up to 3-6 hours.

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    This place was awesome. I love the self service wine concept, they had a wonderful selection as well. I went on jazz night and the band was great, I believe it's the last Saturday of every month. Prices are very reasonable I'll be back during the weekday to sample the happy hour!

    Alex W.

    A great little spot away from the downtown crowds. If I lived in the area, I'd be walking there frequently. They host a lot of events to keep people coming back - happy hours, trivia, cards nights, live music, etc. What really keeps thirsty people returning is the self-serve wine machine and rotating options. You don't see a lot of those around town. Its fun to be able to pick and choose small samples instead of committing to one full glass at a time. to In addition, they have craft beers and ciders available too (in cans, no taps). Small light bites menu complements the drinks. Definitely a good happy hour spot if you don't have a large group. Space is precious here, the largest table fits maybe 8 adults. If you're able to remote work, they offer free wifi too. The bar/wine tenders know their wine and each time I've gone have been able to give solid recos based on what I was wanting to drink.

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    Nicole R.

    This is a great self-serve wine bar, I love the concept! There's lots of great seating choices, the service is always good, and the prices are very reasonable. They also have a small menu of food choices. They host a monthly book club that is a lot of fun!

    Heidi M.

    We visited GenuWine with friends to taste the complimentary wine offered by Flying Leap, a local winery from Southern Arizona. My favorite was their Habanero Lux, a unique, semi-spicy red blend infused with fresh Habanero peppers. GenuWine is a trendy, self-serve wine bar in downtown Phoenix, featuring Arizona wines and beers. With their innovative self-serve wine machine, you can choose from 24 different wines in a relaxed setting. You can also purchase the bottle if you like a wine you tried. They also offer a smaller menu for creating personal charcuterie boards so we also enjoyed a board while we were there! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, and we will definitely return to try more local Arizona wines!

    Jack B.

    GenuWine is a cozy place to enjoy a glass of wine. The wine bar has plenty of cozy seats and tables to share a custom cheese board and sip some wine. The wine bar has a line of local Arizona wines and various others. The lady behind the counter gave us a card to insert into the machine and choose a pour. There are three options ranging from a small taste to a full glass. My favorite pour was a red from Arizona's own Caduceus Cellars which is owned by Tool's lead singer. We went on a Saturday night and there was live music out on the small patio. GenuWine also has board games to play with your friends over your glass of wine. Not to mention, you can buy bottles of Arizona wine here!

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    Megan V.

    So excited to have FINALLY made it to GenuWine! I've been following them on social media since they opened but never made the long trip downtown. It definitely lived up to my expectations! I love the self-serve wine option. I was surprised to see a smaller selection of AZ wine than I expected, but I also understand many of the wineries have limitations on production. The wine dispenser machines are separated for white, rosé, and red wine with prices listed depending on ounces poured. Super easy process and great wines available! My husband ended up getting beer when he saw the massive selection of canned beer available. He said the Irish stout he drank was super good. The vibe on a Saturday afternoon was very chill and relaxing. It wasn't too crazy at all and very enjoyable!

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    Shakira M.

    Cool concept! Bar allows you to start a tab and they provide you with a wine key card that you can insert into into these wine slots and pick what type of glass you want whether a taste, pour or a glass. In addition, the bar offers create your own cheese boards and other small bites. The wine bar's calendar is full with plenty of options but we decided to attend the jazz night. Staff was super courteous and inviting! There is a small garage where they do validate parking. I had trouble with the machine and one of the staff was kind enough to come out and help me after I needed assistance. This is not far from where I live and I plan to be back!

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    Jennifer F.

    First time visiting and it was such a great experience! We arrived pretty early on a Monday afternoon so we had the place to ourselves which was great. They explained how everything worked when we got there and it was all very simple. They provide you a card to use at their wine machines and you pour as you please. They have three different pour sizes so you can get a taste of a few or get a full glass of something specific you want. We ordered a few items to eat as well, a cheese board, the spinach dip, marinara flatbread and pretzel balls. All super yummy and great finger food to have with a group of people. They have different events throughout the month which is something to look forward to if you want more of an active setting, for example, they had trivia night when we went but we didn't get to participate since we were on our way out. At the end, you pay with the card you provided them with and you're all set! Will definitely be coming back!

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    Desi C.

    Me and my friend came to this spot for the first time. The process of this place is really cool and it was my first time seeing something like it. You hand the worker your card or an ID (such as you would starting a tab), then you are assigned a new card and number. You use the card to buy wine pours through a machine, all self serve! The vibe of this little spot was very relaxing and still fun. For a Saturday night it stayed steadily slow and chill. They offer a rack of board games that you can play and there are many options! The food is all little snack stuff, aside from personal pizzas. It was very tasty and you get a lot for what you're paying. My only reason for not giving 5 stars is that they only offered one sweet wine. Everything else was semi sweet and dry as it was mostly reds. I am personally a sweet wine drinker so seeing more options there would be great!

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    Super cute! No true food options outs of bruschetta, but nice ambiance . I'd recommend

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    The paninis here are fantastic ! Great deal with the lunch specials . Meagan was a friendly host, and I would return.

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    Love EVERYTHING about GWAZ!!! From the food, service, ambiance, and vibe!!! My friend and I love it here!!!

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    The Farish House - A fine spring evening on the Farish House patio.

    The Farish House

    4.6(407 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$$
    Romantic vibe
    Vegetarian friendly

    It's hard to put into words how great this place is. Have you ever been somewhere when everything…read morejust feels "right, balanced, happy"? That is Farish House. The cozy, intimate comfort of what used to be Coup des Tartes blended seamlessly with the deep, peaceful, gentle "love" you felt from House of Tricks into one calm, warm, easy spot. Farish House is a real, soul-warming experience across the board. The service, care, comfort, ambience, food, value and clear love they put into everything make Farish House our new favorite place. We walked through the front gate, up onto the front porch and inside where we took one of three small tables in the cozy front salon of this soul-warming 1899 French Bistro. *Food: we started with a bottle of Australian Cab. Shockingly good. And not crazy expensive, especially on Thursday when bottles are 30% off, it was an amazing deal. Turns out, the owner, Greg, was in the wine distribution business for several decades, curating wine programs for top Valley restaurants, so he really knows his stuff and their vast wine selection is amazing. We were offered a basket of truffle popcorn, mmm, salty, crunchy, and rich. We ordered the Chef's Selection Charcuterie and Warm Noble Baguette & Marinated Olives to get started. Both were beautifully curated, balanced, and incredibly high quality. The flavors and textures blended perfectly. with cheeses broken from large wheels, rather than cut and sliced, house-made pickled grapes, unique and unusual ingredients, smokey meats, compound butters, just awesome! We then moved into one of the cozy dining rooms and ordered the slow roasted Peposo Short Ribs and fingerling potatoes pan fried in duck fat served with Moroccan spiced aioli. Both were rich, warm and delicious. For dessert, and yes we thought we'd explode from all this food, we ordered a massive slice of bread pudding, some of the best I've ever had, rich, gooey and incredible. Along with that we ordered a beautiful Espresso Martini and an off-menu banana cream martini. Their drinks are not "poured" or mixed here, they're balanced and expertly crafted. This is French Bistro comfort food at its finest and it's unmistakeable. *Service: it just doesn't get better. Everyone working there is "family". And that's how they make you feel; like family, cared for, wanted, welcomed. Service isn't a choreographed masterpiece, no tuxedos, cloths draped over arms, napkins frantically re-folded when you step away, dishes served and cleared in unison. No, it's relaxed, warm, friendly, kind, like being at your grandmothers house and knowing you're surrounded by people who care. Met Greg and Katherine, the owners, and their daughter Alexandra and several other "family" members taking care of us. Their appreciation for your presence is unmistakable. *Ambience: it's just plain comfy, cozy, easy, relaxed, warm, deep, gentle, worn (in a good way), wise, and calm, that's the best I can describe it. Hard wood floors, cozy rooms, soft, warm lighting. It's a non-pretentious, French bistro that feels like the home of a favorite grandma or great aunt living in a warm family cottage in the outskirts of Paris. *Value: it's perfect. It's not ridiculously expensive like Kai, Brinkley's, Cafe Monarch, Christopher's, or French Laundry where you go, "okay, that was fun but we'll only do this very occasionally/rarely and it's probably worth it, but dang that was pricey!" No, Farish House is 100% value to experience, not cheap, but not overpriced, the balance is just right. It's a place you can go often, and we will. Yes, our meal with apps, drinks and dessert, some on happy hour and the Thursday wine special, was around $200. I'd happily say this experience was worth every penny. *Overall: I can't recommend Farish House highly enough. Parking is on the street or in a nearby lot, and that's a downtown thing. There's a small lot in back. The food, ambience, service, quality, and experience were stellar. I wish I could rate them 6 stars instead of just 5. I'll return often and highly recommend Farish House to everyone. I genuinely hope you enjoy as much as we did!

    Of all the restaurants I have tried during my recent visit to Phoenix, this establishment is a…read morestand out! We arrived just around dusk and since the weather was beautiful, we got a table on the patio. There is such a contrast of two vintage homes, one being the Farish House in a sea of highrise buildings in downtown Phoenix! If you like a restaurant with a great wine selection, this is your place. I was lucky enough to have both of the owners (Kathryn and Greg) come by and greet us. This bottle (pictured below) of Pinot Noir was suggested to us, and we decided to have with our meals since our chosen dishes were beef and pork. One of the best wines I have had recently. We had the stuffed date appetizers which were devoured so quickly I did not have a chance to snap a pho My friend chose the beef short rib dish, which was well presented and extremely flavorful. After carefully reading each item, it was very hard to make a choice. I ended up with the pork chop meal, see cauliflower/potato mash, asparagus, and the awesome sauce along with the perfectly cooked pork chop made my taste buds very happy! We had service by Ella who is fabulous and also got to meet the owners daughter Alexandria. But there's more! After much deliberation and compromise, we both decided to share the bread pudding. I have been to New Orleans many times where they make fantastic bread pudding. The Farish House bread pudding can stand up to the best of the bread pudding in New Orleans and that is saying a lot. If you are a foodie and like local family owned businesses, this is your spot. Since I am only visiting, I will not be here for their Saturday Tea Service! Thank you so much for providing me with another wonderfu and delicious memory of my Phoenix visit. As Arnold Schwarzenegger says "I'll be back!" Bob, the Farish House cat ‍ was a delightful "host" as well.

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    Drinking Champagne in the Champagne Room at the Farish House.

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    Farish House bar. Cozy, no TV.

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    Sottise - Beef bourguignon

    Sottise

    4.2(221 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    We really loved Sottise! The food was exotic and beautiful. Atmosphere was cafe. Music was…read moreQuiet jazz and big band played via vinyl. It was casual chic.

    My husband and I love French food, so we were excited to finally check out Sottise. Located inside…read morean old house in downtown Phoenix, Sottise has such a cool, unique vibe. We had a reservation and were seated right away. I selected the main dining room when making our reservation, although they also have new upstairs seating, which you can choose when booking. They have outdoor seating on the porch, but it's too hot for us this time of year. Would love to come back and dine outside when the weather cools down. The main dining room is rustic chic with exposed brick and a really fun energy. There are mostly two-top tables with a few four-tops in the center, plus a small bar with about four seats. One of my favorite details was the vinyl record player, which almost acts as the centerpiece of the room. The hostess would switch out the records throughout the evening and place the current album on the windowsill, so you knew exactly what you were listening to. We really enjoyed the music selections! One thing to note is that the main dining room is loud. I'm not sure if it's the acoustics of the old house, but it took us a little while to get used to the noise. Once we settled in, it wasn't as noticeable, but it was definitely hard to ignore at first. If you're looking for a quieter, more intimate experience, I'd recommend reserving a table upstairs. The wine list is very small, which actually made choosing a bottle really easy. We went with a Sauvignon Blanc. I've been to French restaurants like Zinc where, because of the small two-top tables, they bring your wine in a standing bucket. Sottise does something different, they have a wall of shelves where they keep your bottle. It serves almost as another centerpiece in the room. Our server and hostess were both great about keeping our glasses filled, so we didn't miss having the bottle at the table. The menu is definitely a modern take on French cuisine, and everything we ordered was delicious. We started with the Escargot de Bourgogne, and I loved that they were served in shells rather than in a traditional escargot dish. They had just the right amount of garlic, butter and light herbs. Of course, we had to order the Fresh Country Loaf with butter so we could soak up all that delicious escargot sauce. So good! Next came the Pistou Pasta and the Le Grand Loup de Mer. The pistou sauce is made with basil, garlic and olive oil, but unlike pesto, it doesn't contain cheese or pine nuts. The flavor was incredibly fresh, and the color of the noodles from the sauce was so vibrant. But the Le Grand Loup de Mer was absolutely the star of the show! The presentation was beautiful, and the sea bass was cooked perfectly with wonderfully crisp skin. It came with a light white wine beurre blanc-style sauce, and the trout roe added the perfect amount of saltiness. Definitely get this dish! We loved it so much that we ordered a second country loaf just so we could have more bread for dipping into that incredible sauce. Instead of dessert, we finished with an espresso martini. It didn't come with any coffee beans on top, so I'm guessing they may use a Nespresso-style setup and don't have whole beans on hand. It was still really good and a nice way to end the evening. Our server was great and attentive without hovering and gave us plenty of time to enjoy our meal and each other. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience at Sottise. Between the unique old-house setting, vinyl records, exposed brick, modern French food and service, it's a really memorable spot. I'd definitely come back, especially when the weather cools down so we can experience the porch or try the upstairs dining area for a quieter evening.

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    Flour & Thyme - Killer tuna carpaccio

    Flour & Thyme

    4.4(30 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    Presentation is everything. Last night was a wonderful start to our New Year's celebrations at…read moreFlour & Thyme. We began with Cosmos and Old Fashioneds, along with a sample of the steak tartare, which was absolutely delightful. Unfortunately, an argument over the bill at a nearby large table was a bit startling, so we decided to order our entrées to go. This is where the disappointment of the evening came in. Once we got home, the meals looked as though they were thrown together, with little to no attention paid to presentation. My order of the branzino is pictured.

    Out to say thanks for a special friend and his wife who helped us out last year. Under the radar…read moreis a small restaurant in downtown Phoenix named Flour and Thyme. Maybe 40 seats in a quiet, quaint and unassuming restaurant. The chef's tasting menu has six incredible dishes. There was no menu and the portions were generous. Great combinations, unique pairings, flavors that left you wanting more and beautiful presentations. No photos tonight as the camera was not eating first. Relaxing, able to converse and not rushed, all made this our best dining experience in Phoenix in a long time. Thank you to the chef and the staff. We were blown away with this gem in downtown Phoenix. Don't wait, book the chef's tasting menu at Flour and Thyme. You will be taken to a dining destination in the desert you won't forget.

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    Flour & Thyme - Killer wine cellar with really reasonable prices!

    Killer wine cellar with really reasonable prices!

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    We Loved the wood fired Branzino

    Flour & Thyme - Just a gorgeous restaurant with food, wine and service to match!

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    Just a gorgeous restaurant with food, wine and service to match!

    MATCH Market & Bar - Calamari & Shrimp with Calabrian Chilies

    MATCH Market & Bar

    3.8(527 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Thoroughly enjoyed a Saturday morning brunch at the Match Market & Bar located inside the Found:Re…read morehotel. I ordered the ham eggs Benedict while my company ordered the Eggs Any Style which included bacon, breakfast potatoes, and sourdough toast. We both enjoyed a Bloody Mary. The Benedict was lovely in presentation and taste but the portion was not enough to be filling. I would recommend adding a side of breakfast potatoes to round out the dish. My counterpart throughly enjoyed his meal with the note that the side breakfast potatoes were perhaps a little too crunchy. Overall, this place is a vibe and definitely a cool spot to bring someone visiting from out of town. Service was quick and friendly, they were serving a large conference of folks with no impact to service.

    The pizza was 10/10 but unfortunately the service lacked. We sat at a table during the week, and it…read morewas not busy. You order at the counter, and they do ask for a tip, but after the lack of service we received, I'd say it's best not to leave a tip in advanced since you don't know what service you will get. My personal opinion, bring cash if you want to tip. We received our food, and truly did not get checked on once. I had to get up to ask for a drink refill. Again, the restaurant was not busy and there was plenty of staff. The place itself is cool and I do plan to come back to give it another try. Hopefully it will be a better experience.

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    MATCH Market & Bar - Restaurant interior and small market area

    Restaurant interior and small market area

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