"Stepping into this spacious wine bar in the University Park area feels like entering a good friend’s house to split a bottle of wine and hang out, from the easy-going atmosphere to the living-room-in-a-corner lounge by the window, complete with a glowing fireplace and couch. That’s just what owners Fabrizio Barbagelata and Justin Sedor were going for at Living Room Wines: a comfortable, welcoming hub for the neighborhood to hang out and enjoy good wine. Affordability is another cornerstone, with attractively priced glass pours in the $10-$14 range and a build-your-own-flight option for $20. By-the-glass choices jump all over the wine world, including France and Pacific Northwest producers and retail shelves span the back and side walls for taking home new finds. The food is also fuss-free and fun, like French onion dip with potato chips, deviled eggs, and mortadella-raclette paninis." - Zoe Baillargeon, Alex Frane
