The monthly series draws a crowd. This photo was snapped after much of April's Wine Night crowd cleared out — but at its peak, there wasn't an empty seat in the house. Photo: McKenzie Rankin/Axios
Context: Each month, the South End coffee shop transforms into a casual wine bar, offering guests the option to try five wines for $10. There's always a local guest sommelier and food pop-up.
What to expect: This time, it's a "Paella Porch Party," with paella and dessert from Marina's Tapas and wine from Emmy Lou's, a new wine bar from the teams behind CustomShop and Marina's Tapas, opening in Dilworth this fall.
My thought bubble: Wine Night checks so many boxes. It's a way to support multiple local businesses at once, try new wines without the cost of a typical tasting, and enjoy a night out, be it solo or with your friends.