Stave Wine Bar And Market — Restaurant in Normal

So, first off! Awesome neighborhood! Stave is an oasis of sophistication. It has an old wood jazz feel without sacrificing a modern touch. My wife checked out a few boutiques’ and I dived into the vinyl record shops and comic shop on the same block!!! Anyone who knows me I’m in heaven in this neighborhood! The wife was done shopping first and as to not rush me (which I love her for ❤️), she popped into the Stave! And wow! What a lovely place! When I finally pulled myself away from the treasures I found while digging; the love of my life sat patiently waiting for her nerdy husband to come find her. And what a wonderful place to find my one and only. She sat sitting excited in a quiet room. She clearly had already made friends with the bartender and they asked me how well I have done in my adventure, and I immediately felt like home. We sat and had a lovely drink or two and had to move on. Please! Please! Come to this neighborhood! It’s so much fun and has so much to offer with this gem hiding in...

At the heart of uptown is Stave Wine Bar, a beautifully decorated bar to have lunch with friends, dates, and meet ups alike! Not sure which wine to try? No worries, as they have a dedicated wine enthusiast that knows more about wine than anyone. Trust their opinion and they won't let you down if you're unsure about what to try. Craft beer lover!? Never fear as they have someone who is dedicated to that too. They have great selections in bottles and bombers and 3-4 tap options. "You mentioned lunch... what do they serve?" Well, there menu is very niche and have good sandwiches and a cheese menu. You MUST try the chocolate as they have a chocolatier that provides 3 different types to choose from. It's pricy, but worth it. Overall this is a must go for the wine and craft...

My wife went in on our monthly date night on 1/16/2015 at about 7:45 p.m.. Got there and we were greeted by a man that was very nice and told us to have a seat at a "two top" table right next to the bar. We noticed they were busy, but not so busy that four employees couldn't take care of everyone. We also noticed that all three bartenders looked our way several times over the 17 minutes we sat there. At one point the man that greeted us, came behind the bar and asked one of the ladies if they had helped us. She said no, and then continued to clean glasses. At that point we gave it another two minutes and got...