Wine Bars Are Here to Meet Our Economic Moment
People want to spend less—and be more casual.
At Bokman wine bar in Bristol, England, there’s the chance to have a glass or two of a spicy Spanish red from Galicia with spicy tofu.
Source: Bokman
The most compelling description of a restaurant I’ve ever heard came from James Murphy, founder of the indie-punk-dance band LCD Soundsystem. In an interview with Food & Wine magazine in 2013, he called Brawn in London “the world’s most dangerous restaurant.”
The backstory: He and his girlfriend (now his wife, Christina Topsoe) arrived at their neighborhood spot around noon for a few small plates and wine. After running out of food, they ordered more. Then they needed more wine to accompany the dishes. Some friends arrived, and their lunch turned into a nine-hour fiesta.