Bites Nearby: Leaf Barley and Vine
This wine bar and restaurant is worth a taste.
- LEAF BARLEY AND VINE: Primarily a wine and cigar lounge, this Brighton hot spot offers a limited yet solid menu of gourmet cheeses, desserts and small plates, including soup, salad, braised pork and lobster pot pie. Spirits and beer are on tap, but the wine list is where it's at. This Tuesday, "The Matts"— Matt Papcun, General Manager and Mixologist, and Matt Moore, Assistant Manager and Sommelier — will offer a tasting of classic whites, and you'll find live local music every Thursday and Saturday nights. Separate cigar and smoke-free areas available. 139 E. Grand River, 810-225-7900. Open 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday-Saturday; 2-8 p.m. Sunday. Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Prices: $5-$21 for wine by the glass, $6-$15 for cigars and $4-$15 for soups and entrees.
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