Spoke Wine Bar
Wine bar · Somerville ·
New England plates & old-world wines in intimate, cozy setting
New England plates & old-world wines in intimate, cozy setting
"Spoke is the kind of restaurant that automatically makes a neighborhood cooler. Their combination of a great wine-by-the-glass list, snacky plates, excellent cocktails, knowledgeable staff, and intimate space pretty much guarantee you’ll have a good time. And that’s whether you’re alone taking down a plate of the mini sunchoke donuts with powdered leeks, or on a promising date tasting a couple of different pours and flexing some wine knowledge (that maybe the staff taught you the last time you were here). Pretty much anything on the menu is delicious, vegetable-centric, and often the perfect drinking accompaniment, like the milk-braised cabbage or tagine bean dip. It’s an excellent spot to wind down on a weekday after work, but for the weekends, make a reservation." - tanya edwards, lala thaddeus, catherine smart
"It’s amazing what can come out of a kitchen like the one at Spoke; it’s one of the tiniest in town, but you’d hardly know it from the beautifully composed small plates that play with seasonal ingredients and inspiration from around the world. One might dine on grilled clam skewers with a coconut chowder glaze, for example, or savory doughnuts made with sunchokes. And it’s a wine bar, so don’t forget the wines, which dance around familiar and lesser-known regions. Cocktails with interesting ingredients — fermented plantain, habanada pepper, “secrets” — round out the menu. Best for: An unfussy, very fun date night that will keep you on your toes." - Erika Adams
"Behind the nightly show of an ever-changing selection of ingredients, exquisitely designed plates, and delicious cocktails, is a tiny team of hospitable staff who are constantly going above and beyond. Its small kitchen is helmed by co-chefs Paul Butler and Kelcey Rusch, who are keen on selecting seasonal produce to spotlight. The duo isn’t afraid to experiment either; don’t be surprised to see unexpected combinations like yellowfin tuna and bison tenderloin paired together into a beautiful mosaic block. The beverages pair well with the dishes here, whether it’s a glass of thoughtfully curated pét-nat or a cocktail created by Katie Weismann, one of the best bartenders in town." - Celina Colby
"Spoke is the kind of restaurant that automatically makes a neighborhood cooler. Their combination of a great wine-by-the-glass list, snacky plates, excellent cocktails, knowledgeable staff, and intimate space pretty much guarantee you’ll have a good time. And that’s whether you’re alone taking down a plate of the mini sunchoke donuts with powdered leeks, or on a promising date tasting a couple of different pours and flexing some wine knowledge (that maybe the staff taught you the last time you were here). Pretty much anything on the menu is delicious, vegetable-centric, and often the perfect drinking accompaniment, like the milk-braised cabbage or tagine bean dip. It’s an excellent spot to wind down on a weekday after work, but for the weekends, make a reservation." - tanya edwards, lala thaddeus
"Gorgeous small plates come out of Spoke’s tiny kitchen; one might find a dish such as sunchoke doughnuts with XO gouda and powdered leeks on the compact menu, or perhaps chocolate-beet torte with pistachio and fennel shortbread. Nestle in with a glass of wine you’ve never tried, and get to know your date over braised lamb or crudo." - Celina Colby
