801 Studewood St, Houston, TX 77007 (713) 864-9463 sonomahouston.com
This pleasant and accessible alternate to the original Sonoma Wine Bar & Shop on Richmond Avenue is a peaceful haven for the sophisticated young professional, and older folk as well. Park right next to the door, and you have two seating alternatives for your wine and meal: upstairs on the loge/gallery/verandah, or on ground level at the bar, or in the intimate dining area. Bright young staff and attractive servers will ensure you are happy during your visit. A quality selection of wines by the glass or by the bottle-at reasonable prices-is available to accompany your appetizers or light meal. Cheese & charcuterie: Artisan cheese & charcuterie board, 3 cheeses, 3 charcuterie choices, served with local honey, Oregon hazelnuts, pickles, olives, grapes, crackers, & baguette * Farmstead cheese board, three cheeses with accoutrements * Build your own board, cheese, charcuterie, accoutrement Sonoma favorites: * Deviled eggs * Truffle fries * Crab cake * Empanadas * Baked artichoke dip * Meatballs * Grilled salmon entrée, horseradish mashed potato, glazed carrot, haricots verts, lemon caper aioli * Short rib, red wine braised, herb whipped potato, heirloom carrot, au jus Soup/Salad * Tomato bisque * Bruschetta salad, heirloom tomato, ciabatta croutons, Greek olives, capers, red onion, shaved pecorino * Crab salad, tomato, grilled avocado, cilantro oil Pasta: * Cacio e pepe, bucatini, parmesan, cracked black pepper, salt cured egg yolk * Pancetta & spring pea, bucatini, pancetta, spring peas, parmesan cream sauce Pizza: * Seven varieties of pizza Dessert: * Salted caramel cheesecake mousse * Lemon icebox, graham cracker crust, lemon zest, crème fraiche * Chocolate cake, ganache icing, fresh berries Sonoma Wine Shop, Bar, & Restaurant is also a good starting point for a glass of wine to start off the evening, before joining friends elsewhere.