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Nominated for: BEST Wine Shop BEST New American
Carpe Vino was launched nearly five years ago as a wine shop and wine bar; fine dining was added to the mix in April 2006 when Chefs Courtney McDonald and Eric Alexander, graduates of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, opened the kitchen.
After just five months, the Sacramento Bee reviewed the restaurant and awarded 3 1/2 stars (out of four possible). Last December, the Bee's restaurant critic, Mike Dunne, named Carpe Vino to his top 12 list.
Sacramento Magazine named Carpe Vino as one fo the Top 10 most romantic restaurants in February 2006, and most recently as one of the top new restaurants in the region. Sunset magazine named Carpe Vino to its list of favorite wine bars in Northern California.
The blend of exquisite New California cuisine, access to more than 500 wines priced at retail (plus $5 in the restaruant) and unparalleled service delivered in a wonderful structure built in 1855, combine to create a singlular experience for people who love food and wine. Located on the plaza in Old Town Auburn, this ain't no strip mall restaurant.
The compact menu that features Placer Grown produce and the best meats and fish from leading purveyors are the basis for creative offerings that change every four to six weeks.
The main restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday evenings, and the unique "Wine Mine" is available for private parties and is the site for Carpe Vino's popular winemaker dinner series.
Seating in the dining room is limited to 32 people, so the experience is highly personal and service normally takes about two hours. Be prepared to enjoy yourself!
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Gary and Drew at Carpe Vino offer fantastic wines, and they can talk about them in real-people-speak, not winespeak, so you know exactly what you're getting (and why you'll love it!).
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Need a unique, hard-to-find, impress your friends and your boss, wine? Tired of the big box, retail mass produced crap wine out there? There is only one place to find the wine you want. Carpe Vino, Old Town Auburn.
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Such a relaxing place to stop in for a pre-dinner glass of wine, or post dinner : ) knowledgeable staff too ! Haven't tried restaurant yet, but they're appetizers are awesome - so imagine the rest is too.
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We've eaten all over the country.....and who knew?....the best is in Auburn, CA!!!
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Carpe Vino...simply the best! Superb culinary delights and wonderful wine. Awesome service...I could go on and on and on....My favorite!
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