VinVinVin - Review - Petite Patrie - Montreal - The Infatuation

"Most places separate the bubbles from the rest of their (still) wine list, but at Petite Patrie’s VinVinVin, they divide up the entire list as "tranquille" and "pas tranquille,” which illustrates their somewhat irreverent, relaxed approach. It's a super reasonably priced, come-as-you-are wine bar, equally right for a date or a board game night with friends. The focus is on wines from Eastern Europe and Québec, with loads of crispy, mineral whites and plummy, deep reds. Charcuterie plates from the neighboring butcher are available, with pasta and salad options, too (though our go-to order is the nostalgic baloney sandwich with local potato chips). Non-wine drinkers have nice beer options, since VinVinVin shares owners with the popular Isle de Garde brasserie a few blocks away. photo credit: Two Food Photographers" - Ivy Lerner-Frank