Chenin

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"The Siren Hotel welcomed the opening of Chenin on Thursday, March 6, a pocket-sized wine bar from local beverage industry professional Nick Arone. The bar emphasizes natural and biodynamic wines, including earthy Spanish varieties such as a funky glass of rosé from the Catalan winemaker Joan Ramon Escoda. There’s also a brief cocktail menu and food options such as focaccia-like tomato pies, a mortadella sandwich, olives, tomato pies, and a rotation of ice cream made in-house. Pair a glass of red with a scoop of rich dark chocolate ice spiked with a tiny bottle of Underberg for a decadent experience. There are no reservations, and scoring a spot at the bar can be tricky with just 10 seats, but there’s a narrow bar surface on the wall opposite the bar where folks can squeeze in and stand. Place an order of food and a drink at the counter when you arrive and take in the moody vibes punctuated by an impressive playlist of synth-pop and Italo-inspired moody disco and candles perched on wall sconces. It’s worth the wait." - Serena Maria Daniels