2 Souls Wine & Bourbon Bar — Restaurant in Elizabeth City

We don’t drink often. Life, kids, the everyday grind. There is not always time for that kind of pause...But tonight, grandma took the kids, and the stars aligned for one of those rare, sacred moments. Just the two of us, no chaos, no noise, no appointments. Just us and a bottle, or at least a glass of something worth sipping.

We found ourselves back at 2 Souls Wine Bar , the kind of place that feels like a well kept secret even when it’s not. My wife, devoted as always, ordered her favorite, Moscato di Asti. Me.... I don’t commit when I am here. I roam the menu like a traveler looking for his next adventure. Tonight, it was the Peach Julep. Sweet, balanced, dangerously easy to drink(I could have had 3 more). The kind of cocktail that makes you wonder what bad decisions would taste like if they were well dressed.

We sat at the bar, where the atmosphere always leans into good conversation and better intentions. Jessica Flowers mentioned something new on the menu. Flatbreads...three of them. We narrowed it down like diplomats avoiding war, finally surrendering to the Tuscan.

Now....this flatbread. Let’s talk. Garlic butter. Basil pesto. Sliced tomato. Burrata that oozes like a love letter. Paper thin prosciutto, the way it should be. Arugula dressed like it had somewhere important to be. Lastly that balsamic drizzle, the punctuation mark on an already confident sentence.

Everything tasted like it mattered. Fresh, vibrant, intentional. But here’s the thing, the bread, the base, the unsung hero as I've called it in the past. It had just enough bite to hold the line. No soggy collapse, no ingredient escape. Just perfect structure, holding up its end of the bargain while letting the toppings sing.

So to Chef Kaleigh Tinsley, well done. You’ve got something special in that kitchen. I’ll be back to try the others. Because when the moment strikes, when life gives you just enough room to breathe, you want a place like this. A drink in hand, a damn good flatbread, and someone you love...

This place couldn't have been cuter!

A comfortable, chic vibe with seating options for two alone, more communal areas that encourage talking between customers, and a bar area as well. There were many little well thought out details, such as beautiful wine glasses that match each type of wine, fancy moisturizer in the bathroom, and a little edible flower with the cheesecake. They had enough variety of foods that one could definitely eat here, but I just went for dessert. The wine was great, and the cheesecake was delicious. The staff was great. They also had a few other drinks besides wine available, including a few local beers and nonalcoholic drinks. I recommend...

Update -- thanks for adding PBR. We had a chance to go back last night and had a great time.

My wife likes the place. I honestly wish I could go with her. I went once, she ordered wine, and I ordered a Miller lite. It was quite offensive to me that the Miller lite was $5. We would surely go regularly if I could drink my beer at a price comparable to other places. I'm very happy with the direction of downtown. I just wish places like this wouldn't, for all practical purposes, turn away those of us who aren't into wine...