Bar Vendetta

Jen Agg Opens Bar Vendetta in Toronto | Eater

"A wine-and-pasta bar that opened in the building that formerly housed the owner’s first groundbreaking charcuterie restaurant, this spot emphasizes pasta from chef and partner James Santon that follows Italian tradition while using relatively local ingredients (without being strictly or extremely Italian). The menu also includes salads and a nod to the previous restaurant’s charcuterie, while wine is central — with Jake Skakun acting as sommelier for a newly transformed temperature- and humidity-controlled cellar repurposed from a crawl space. Bar manager and partner David Greig oversees the rest of the drinks program, which intentionally includes playful outliers like highballs and late-night nachos. The team prioritized crafting a warm, well-lit, music-forward vibe: a '70s-inspired interior features orange, brown, and cream flooring, graphic wallpaper, Spy vs. Spy wine-themed murals, retro band posters, and carefully chosen lighting; the bar initially operates Sunday through Thursday." - Monica Burton