I'd never heard of this establishment before being invited here the other night. From the outside it looks cute. The exterior is covered in curtains. Like a living room; hence the name. Inside, its rather small. Its your typical wine bar - simila looking to Postino. I'm not sure how things go here on a regular weeknight, but I can tell you, on a busy saturday night, its a mess. At least that was my experience. \n\nI was here attending a birthday celebration for a friend. They put her large party in the center of the bar area. With the DJ right in front . Oh and just a couple feet away was the bathroom. Which had a large line spilling into our area. Our waitress appeared to be trying her best to do her job but wasnt able to easily make her way around our table to take orders because the area was so cramped. \n\nThe wine list was pretty subpar. The cheese plate was, eh. \n\nMy real issue here was the Dj. I'm sure hes a great guy just trying to pursue a hobby. Or maybe his passion. Whatever the case may be, in this particular place he is playing the wrong music. If I'm at a wine bar I'm thinking of a place where people can talk while sipping wine. I think something ambient is a appropriate. Perhaps a live musician? I hear they have one on occasion. Something relaxing. This guy was playing full on booty bumpin tunes. There was no room to do the cupid shuffle so I'm not sure why he played it. He played the standard Chandler club tunes. From like, 4 years ago. The music was bad and severely out of place. \n\nIf this place wants to be a club, it should be a club. If it wants to be a wine bar, it should be a wine bar. But the two are not one in the same or even similar. \n\nIt was all underwhelming. I've lived in Chandler and I know the suburb is lacking in nightlife so I hope this place improves.
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