Bandini’s

Bandini’s has 2023 written all over its exposed brick walls. Not literally, but things don’t get much more “right now” than this newish bar and restaurant. The funky natural wine selection is a draw in itself, until you sample the Scandi-inspired Mediterranean menu, made entirely from produce that’s in season and sourced from the local area. 

There’s a friendly, old-school neighborhood vibe, and it’s the kind of place you’d pop into for a quick glass of wine before dinner and, before you know it, you’ve finished a whole bottle, shared your life story, and eaten half the menu. On a recent visit, we especially enjoyed the four textures of seasonal root vegetables with mint and the cinnamon-laced apple crumble that our friend described as tasting like a “warm hug from your mom on Christmas morning.”