"Originally opened as a traditional restaurant, Dame has evolved into an exciting model of both business and culinary experimentation, serving as a testing ground and launchpad for pop-ups turned successes like Pasture and No Saint. Around the corner, Lil’ Dame features frequent pop-ups like Chelo (seasonal Mexican) and Bajala (Baja California) in the former Beast storefront. The larger Dame offers a casual “red sauce” Wednesday and a more elevated, seasonal Italian menu on other nights — all with unwavering dedication to pouring a terrific selection of natural wines from around the world." - Nathan Williams