Sasha's Wine Bar Awards

Sasha's Wine Bar Restaurant Review:

On warm days, the sidewalk patio fills quickly with clusters of friends lingering over gourmet pizzas or assortments of European cheeses arrayed on a marble slab. When it’s cool outside, the indoor coziness lends itself to a fondue crêpe or roast beef brisket with au jus and toasty bread. To finish the meal, try the sweet crêpes filled with fruits or chocolate. Whatever the season or meal, there’s a wine to go with it among the hundreds of bottles displayed in unvarnished racks on practically every exposed brick wall. Dozens are available by the glass or in flights. Service stays in the background --- a plus for conversation and romance, but a minus for those hoping to learn about the wines. It’s tucked away on a bucolic but popular street, so allow plenty of time for finding a spot to park. A second, larger location is at 4069 Shaw Ave., 314-771-7274.