Roots

In a past life, this East Downtown building was a dingy punk squat and venue covered in graffiti where our staff may or may not have drank red wine underage. Now, it’s a posh, self-serve wine bar and bistro that plays Kaytranada remixes, which is either great for drinking in a big group or avoiding the conversation altogether. When you arrive, someone will open a tab and give you a key card. Pop the card into one of the slots on the wine wall, grab a glass, and select a one-, three-, or six-ounce pour of wine from whatever bottle you want. There are description cards, too, so technically you never have to speak to anyone if that's your speed.

photo credit: Quit Nguyen

photo credit: Quit Nguyen

photo credit: Quit Nguyen

photo credit: Quit Nguyen