La Bodega
To be honest, I’m of two minds about telling people just how great La Bodega is.
Selfishly, I want to keep this little gem (located on NE Fremont in what used to be Peanut Butter & Ellie’s first home, in between Acadia & County Cork) all for me, me, ME. I like walking in late on a Friday night and getting personal service from the owner as I sip my wine and nibble on some amazing cheeses, olives, or pate. I like controlling the house music – I only had to say the word that I hadn’t heard Wilco’s new album yet when there it was, for my very own listening pleasure. And I like escaping for an hour of solitude with a good book late on a Sunday evening.
But I also want La Bodega to thrive, to do well. Sure, there’ve been other people there when I’m there – but not nearly as many as there should be, IMHO (the patio alone makes it a national treasure when the week’s forecast makes hanging out on patios the thing to do in the evening.) And I love the fact that I can try a glass of wine & then pick up a bottle to go home with, can grab a bottle or two of interesting beer while I’m at it.
So – at the risk of getting crowded out – I’ll tell you all to check it out as well. They’re open Tuesday-Sunday, have daily specials until 6 pm, and a great tasting schedule (alternating between beer and wine) on Sundays from 3-6.
Glad you brought them up. Great beer selection too, and the patio is killer!
Unfortunately I didn’t have the same pleasant experience that you had. The server (who I assume is also the owner) seemed rushed and inattentive. Several times I felt I had to pin him down to discuss the menu.
The server is always rude! It’s a great place, but not quite sure why she is always pissed.