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At long last, WineO opens in Northern Liberties
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At long last, WineO opens in Northern Liberties
Some NoLibs residents were sore when Ministry of Information, the cheap drinks/smoker-friendly/Swanson frozen dinners-serving bar at Fourth and Poplar, shut down in the spring of 2007. But peoples' ears perked up when they heard that WineO, a wine bar and restaurant, would be taking its place. After some tough delays (it was originally slated to opened in early 2008), owner John Nolano got the thing rolling two weeks back.
Anyone who patronized the Minfo in its heyday will be surprised by the completely transformed interior — a long concrete bar, open kitchen, chalkboard menus and booth seating grant WineO a homey bistro feel, a far cry from the sticky charms of its predecessor. Wall décor ranges from a banjo and a flat-screen to a set of colonial merrymaking paintings; a paneled wood overhang atop the bar is meant to ape stacks of wine cases.
Vino is the word, of course, with a taut, well-rounded list of wines from Italy, Cali, Argentina, Australia, France — 18 by the glass and more than 40 by the bottle. But they've also applied attention to some of the more thrifty drinkers out there with nightly happy hour deals ($3 Jameson shots on Wednesday, $3 lagers on Thursday, etc.), always-available citywide specials and $3 house wines by the glass.
Check out chef Fabrizio Pace's Medi Italian Market-sourced Medi menu (he's cooked at La Veranda and Gioia Mia), sommelier Luca Cimmarotta's wine list and the hearty-for-a-wine-bar beer list below.
UPDATE [07dec08]: Added updated menu, wine list, beer list and happy hour specials; check it all out after the jump.
Appetizers
Octopus salad served on a bed of baby arugula & leeks $10
Chicken Shish kabob with onion, red peppers & zucchini $8
Shrimp Shish kabob with onion, red peppers & zucchini $10
Cheese and Fruit dish chef’s choice of mix cheeses $10
Stuffed Olives – olive all’ascolana $8
Potato Croquette /Arancini $8
Antipasto for two $16
Mussels with zucchini, onions & grape tomatoes $8
Panzanella with Jalapeno $6
Rigatoni Quattro formaggi $10
Grilled Vegetable Platter $8
Goulash All’ungherese $10
House Fries $5
Soups
Soup of the day $6
Chicken Noodle Soup $6
Salads
Caesar Salad – with chicken or shrimp add $2 $9/$11
Fennel Salad with caramelized nuts, strawberries, and lemon/orange citrus dressing $8
WineO Salad – Beets with goat cheese, white onion, and fresh pesto dressing $10
Prosciutto & Melone on a bed of baby arugula $9
Sandwiches
WineO Cheese Burger topped with bruschetta, avocado & sweet potato fries $12
Paidina -Your choice $8
Prosciutto, arugula & strachino cheese
Salami & provolone cheese
Caprese- tomatoes, basil & mozzarella
Focaccia Bread
Eggplant, peppers, mozzarella cheese & black olive spread $8
Grilled Chicken, artichoke spread, feta cheese & tomatoes $9
Entrees
Bouillabaisse - mussels, shrimp, coddle fish, calamari, and bay scallops $20
Salmon- with spinach, sautéed mushrooms, and honey balsamic reduction sauce $16
Flat Iron Steak with avocado, vegetable of the day, and sweet potato fries $16
Grilled Lamb Chops with rosemary potatoes and vegetable of the day $22
Florentine Chicken with spinach, mozzarella cheese, and a light fresh tomato sauce $16
Dessert $6
Pie of the day
Tiramisu
Torta di Mela
Cheese cake
WINEO WINE LIST
WineO Signature White Wine
Gruner Veltliner Velt 1, Austria 2006 $7 $32
Fiano Mandarossa, Sicily Italy 2006 $8 $36
Trebbiano Zaccagnini Bianco, Abruzzo Italy 2006 $7 $32
Luganna (white) Ca de Rocchi, Veneto Italy 2006 $7 $32
Viognier La Violette Jean-Luc Colombo Southern France 2006 $40
Viognier Zaco Mesa Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast California 2006 $40
White Meritage Caymus Conundrum, Napa Valley 2006 $48
Interesting White Wine
Pinot Grigio, Ca de Rocchi, Veneto Italy 2007 $7 $32
Sauvignon Blanc Chateau Potelle Medocino, California 2006 $9 $40
Sauvignon Blanc Cakebread Cellars, California 2006 $58
Chardonnay Sterling Vintage Reserve California 2006 $7 $32
Chardonnay Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River Rances 2006 $40
Chardonnay Ramey, Napa Valley California 2005 $68
Riesling St. Urban Hof Qba Masel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany 2007 $36
Riesling Jekel Monterey, Central Coast CA 2006 $9 $40
Red Wines from Veneto Italy
Corvina Passita Monterre Ca de Rocchi 2005 $48
Merlot Prato Del Fagio Ca de Rocchi 2005 $48
Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Dugal Ca de Rocchi 2005 $48
Corvina-Molinara-Rondinella Ripasso Valpolicella superiore-Monterre 2005 $58
House Red Wine Selection
Sangiovese Vignali Roccamora, Sicily Italy 2006 $6 $28
Montepulciano D’Abruzzo Riserva Zaccagnini Abruzzo, Italy 2004 $7 $32
Il Volano Chianti Rosso Di Toscana, Italy 2005 $9 $40
Valpolicella DOC Ca de Rocchi, Veneto Italy 2005 $6 $28
Merlot Five Rivers, California 2005 $6 $28
Malbec Finca El Portillo Mendoza, Argentina 2005 $7 $32
Shiraz Penfolds Koonunga Hill, Australia 2006 $38
Grenache E. Guigal Cotes Du Rhone Rouge, France 2004 $8 $36
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chateau St. Jean, California 2004 $8 $36
Penfolds Thomas Hyland, Australia 2005 $46
Hess Howell Mountain, Napa Valley CA 2005 $56
Chateau Montelena Calistoga, Napa Valley CA 2004 $78
Stags’ Leap, Stag-Leap District, Napa Valley CA 2005 $98
Signature Red Wine
Zinfandel & Deadly Zin, Lodi CA $42
Chapplellet Mountain Cuvee Napa Valley, California 2006 $68
Meritage Girard Artisty Napa Valley 2005 $78
Super Tuscan Sassoalloro Biondi Santi (100% Sangiovese Grosso) 2003 $78
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Poliziano Tuscany 2005 $78
Opera #3 Corvina-Nero D’Avola-Primitivi, Italy 2005 $78
Amarone Classico della Valpolicella, Single Vineyard La Bastia 2003 $98
Amarone Classico della Valpolicella, Single Vineyard Aurum 2000 $108
Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut NV, Cava Spain $7 $28
Proseco Cavit NV, Veneto Italy $8 $30
Franciacorta “Le Marchesine” Brut NV $50
Schramsberg Blanc de Blanc NV, Napa Valley CA $76
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label NV, Brut Reims France $110
Dessert Wine Vin Santo Antonio I Mori Tuscany 1997 $8
WINEO BEER LIST
Amstel Light
Bud Light
Miller Lite
Corona
Heineken
Yuengling
Duvel
Guinness
Hoegaarden
Sam Adams Seasonal
Becks
Stella Artois
New Castle
Leffe
Paulaner Heffeweisen
Lambert
Framboise Lambic Ale
Chimay
Magic Hat #9
Grolsch
Sierra Nevada
Victory Hop Devil
O’Douls
Pabst Blue Ribbon
(We Do Beer to Go)
WINEO HAPPY HOUR 5pm till 7pm
Tuesday: 1/2 off Flight
Wednesday: $2 Miller lite & $3 Jameson shots
Thursday: $3 Yuengling & $3 SoCo shots
Friday: $1 off all import beers & 1/2 off apps
Everyday Happy Hour Specials 5pm till 7pm
(CITY WIDE SPECIAL)
Pabst Pounder & Shot of Jim Beam $3
$3 House Wine Red or White
WINEO NIGHTLY SPECIALS
Tuesday: Flight Night Red or White $26
Wednesday: Wine & Weiners $20 per person
Thursday: Date Night (3 courses, & Bottle of Wine) $50
Gratuity not included
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