This monochromatic bar is your best bet if you’re looking for a crash course on wine. Praelum stocks about 350 labels in its walk-in cellar that you pick a bottle from. Or leave it to the sommelier with the wine flights starting from $58, where you can learn about the type of wine you’re drinking and its history.
Enjoy your wine with Praelum’s carefully curated menu, including a charcuterie plate with two cuts of meat ($32), farmhouse cheeses, housemade picks, and mustard. Other sharing options include escargot baste in roasted garlic and basil butter ($20), salade de tomates ($24), and a bikini sandwich ($18) consisting of Jamón Ibérico, truffle mayonnaise, and a side of crispy sweet potatoes.