5 Things to Know About Spoke Wine Bar

Spoke Wine Bar is now open on Holland Street on the fringe of Davis Square according to a recent post by UrbanDaddy, who also shares a look at the new venue's menu and wine list (that's a pdf, btw). Here's a quick primer on what to expect.

1. Paul Christie of the former Gargoyle's tends bar here, making his triumphant return to the Davis Square drink scene.

2. Spoke is co-owned by the owner of the adjacent Dave's Fresh Pasta, a neighborhood favorite for pasta, gourmet kitchen supplies, sandwiches, wine, beer and more.

3. John Paul daSilva, formerly of No. 9 Park, heads the kitchen.

4. The wine list is divided between "Sparkling/Champagne" (Nino Franco Prosecco di Valdobbiadene 'Rustico' Veneto, Glera, Italy, $38) "White light to full-bodied" (Domaine Augis Valençay Blanc, Loire, France, $30) and "red light to full-bodied" (Lamoresca 'Nerocapitano,' Sicily, Italy, $58).

5. Yes, there is charcuterie. Also, goat milk gnocchi.

· Well Spoken [UrbanDaddy]
· Spoke Menu (PDF) [UrbanDaddy via BRT]
· All Coverage of Spoke Wine Bar on Eater [~EBOS~]