Joséphine - French Cuisine & Wine Bar

Parisian Wine Bar Headed to Spring Street This Summer | Eater Carolinas

"Opening this summer at 64 Spring St., I learned Joséphine Wine Bar is a Parisian-inspired spot launched by Chicago native Jill Cohen, who moved to the Lowcountry to bring the charm of contemporary wine bars and cafes in Paris to the peninsula. The wine-friendly menu comes from chef Shaun Connolly (formerly of Chicago restaurants Nightwood, Moto, and Takashi) and features dishes such as Black Pepper Whipped Fromage de Vache with melon, cucumber, tomatoes, and sweet corn; Pappardelle with duck carnitas, serrano, kale, and spicy duck jus; and Chicken a la Plancha with leeks, capers, olives, grapes, and sherry jus. Advanced sommelier Ashley Broshious will join the team alongside bar manager Melissa Yard (formerly of 5Church). The name “Joséphine” is inspired by Empress Joséphine de Beauharnais, an avid collector who entertained often with a vast cellar of Grand Crus and wines from around the globe; an inventory taken after her death in 1814 found a predominance of Bordeaux in a 13,286-bottle list. Once open, look for Joséphine to unlock from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Wednesday, and 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Thursday through Saturday." - Erin Perkins