"The front page of Italic’s list strikes the right tone: “Don’t freak. Italian wine is awesome.” A menu of varietals mostly broken down by geography follows, with context clues like “rich and rustic” and “intense darkness” to help those less familiar with the admittedly complex world of Italian wines. A selection of 14 by the glass pours allows for variety, and a generous selection of bottles under $75 (we counted 62 choices) means that a four-top can try just about anything without breaking the bank. The expert team know that Italians build their lives around food and wine — they’re ready to help you do the same. On Tuesdays, all bottles of sparkling wine are half-price, and all bottles of wine are half-off Sunday nights." - Tom Thornton