Hidden Track Bottle Shop & Wine Bar (Uptown) — Restaurant in Phoenix

I do not like to gate-keep, so here we go.

Hidden Track is quite that — off the beaten path, hidden in a shady, artsy plaza. Craig is a kind and funny owner, as well as a very knowledgeable connoisseur of all things tasty and fine. Cris is behind the bar as well; he’s funny, sweet, and knows his wine, beer, and food. Marco the chef — this food is fresh and plated exquisitely. The wine rotates and you can buy a bottle either from the shop, or select wine bottles at the bar top. If you fancy you can drink by half glass, glass, and bottle. Orange, red, rosé, white, and then some.

If you’re in Phoenix and love simple, cozy vibes, as well as dabble in wine, treat yourself to...

This place should have a line out its door every night. Moved here from nyc 3 years ago, and spent every weekend since exploring phx, scottsdale, tempe, and the surrounding areas for the best food and drink, and the menu here is mind-blowing. The posh tomate is a transcendent experience that deserves dissertations written about it. The service is great. Right now, it’s currently Phx’s greatest kept secret. My wife and I are trying to enjoy it as much as we can now before it’s no longer possible to get a seat without waiting hours. The next time you’re going out for excellent wine and food, this should be your...

I wandered in for the first time on a Wednesday afternoon right when Hidden Track offers complimentary wine tastings. I was greeted kindly and the wines I tasted were unique and the woman there was knowledgeable, engaging, and unpretentious, just excited about wine and showing it to us. I'm also a wine student in a WSET course and I've been reading about Burgundy recently, and so she was able to help me find a great bottle of Chablis that I will remember for a long time. A clean and intimate place. Thank you and I'll be back to study, taste, and catch up...