Raleigh’s Oakwood Pizza Box Branches Out With a New Wine Bar          | Eater Carolinas

"From the team behind Oakwood Pizza Box comes a new wine shop and bar at Raleigh Iron Works, where the list leans toward smaller producers, Old World bottles, and other standout wines. Partner and sommelier Scott Hardiman (previously of the Umstead) says the aim is to spotlight under-the-radar winemakers and regions and to deliver a high-level wine experience in a casual setting—“a collection of the best up and coming winemakers, alongside legendary, benchmark producers, but enjoyed in jeans and a t-shirt, with caviar and chips and hip-hop playing in the background.” For food, celebrity chef Vivian Howard is stocking a Viv’s Fridge with ready-made snacks and hearty fare once the program launches, a collaboration framed by Anthony Guerra as “What would it look like if I brought the wine and Vivian brought the food… We’re not having dinner, but we’re having bites,” with Howard taking the lead on the menu." - Erin Perkins