Five & Ten
Five and Ten
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Modern American Dining with French Accents
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menù
served with homemade buttermilk crackers
served with crudités
peach, pink peppercorn, calabrian
mushroom conserva, black pepper, arugula
strawberry ham, crackers
honey butter, fennel pollen
green goddess, shallot, cucumber, seeds
peppers, shrimp, cilantro
agrodolce, marigold, puffed rice
Cucumber, cotija, serrano, mint
citrus vinaigrete, blue corn miso
pork belly, mushroom
balsamic, basil, black pepper
smoked butter, onions
balsamic, grana padano, fennel
basil pesto, grana padano
red pepper, pistachio, arugula, mint
tomatoes, garlic, squash, fennel, basil
dressing, giblet gravy
fish sauce, lettuce, chile, rice powder, basil, nam jim
smoked breast, carnitas, onion, cilantro, avocado, tortillas
summer squash, buttered fennel, salsa verde
summer squash, buttered fennel, salsa verde
carrot, onion jam
carrot, onion jam
the kind dudes from Banshee's great little pinot; part of proceeds go to charity!
warm southern family turns out gorgeously Burgundian PN in the cool Central Coast
a spanking new venture for a venerated house
Kathy Joseph has your number
total grace and classic beauty from a hallmark of the Central Coast
Ted Lemon is one of the best and most deeply-experienced makers on earth
the new, sheeny/juicy project from the ever-talented Carrell Kemp
def not DuBoeuf
Monnot pleases the mind as much as the mouth
one of the great sons of Nuits St George! & this is siiiinging rn
JL Dutraive is a winemaking idol to many & a natural master
RIP, Marcel; thank heavens your kids are keeping up your Beaujolais brilliance
a 'vrai vigneron' of that old farmer strain
Claude studied under Henri Jayer!!
one of the tiny greats of the Cote de Nuits; the 2017s have bodacious bods and they're showin'em
husband / cellarmate of the famed Ghislaine Barthod; sleek and v. fine
primo vintage w/ a decade of age, all from a burgeoning star maker
rusty Rugiens is the pinnacle of Pommard, and '99's have it all
beautiful declassified Barbaresco fruit at a fetching price!
a longtime 5&10 staple, Luca's baby Valpo has splashes of his Amarone artform
love love this aromatic-but-sinewy style…esp in a great vintage
appassimenterrificissimo si si si
kinda like a big Gevrey becomes Nebbiolo
traditional family powerhouse worthy of reverence
single-vin. old-vine power, & w/ balance!
clean, fresh style of pure Tuscan sunlight, unoaked and unadulterated
Sangiovese & Colorino from a true Brunello great
never disappoints, this Sangiovese stalwart has been a 5&10 staple since olden days
entry offer from one of the very OG supertuscan heroes; cab / merlot / cab fran / sangio
tiny family operation making terrifcally sturdy, red-fruited Brunello
the 2015s from Riccardo Campinoti are herculean smoke shows, omg
Arianna Occhipinti's fresh-release entry bottling; red flowers and tart plums
Aglianico is a grape you need to get involved with; black cherry meets Macanudos
total country charm from the northern edge of Etna; medium-bodied and spicy
Piedirosso, Aglianico & a lil' drama
short bottles try harder
gorgeous, velvet-petaled and perfectly pitched
500 yr.old estate; cuvée is in honor of all their ancestors named George
a total stunner, this is Cabernet Franc on its way to top-echelon refinement
240 year-old winery making distinctive, time-capsule stuff
energetic wine accented with entertaining lisps, if you say it right
old-vine spice, lift, & surprising depth from Grenache's birth region
all Tempranillo, this is Ribera that's fresh-but-classic España
oomphy Cariñena and Garnacha balanced by a black slatey mineral core
old style Portuguese litheness in an airy spicy red
Raul Perez is the master of Mencia!
always a hit, this Muga wine checks all the likability boxes
Since 1877, one the true greats of Spain! Viva Tondonia!
succulent herbs and spice adorn Grenache's red-fruit charms
serious & savory artisanal stuff from vines near St. Jo
leafy / peppery Grenache & Syrah from a lesser-known zone
Louis Barruol's newest; 50/40/10 Grenache/Syrah/Mour
power vintage meets old style savoriness and spice
the old-school, updated
salt and pepper and meaty Syrah
Ernesto, the Catena family's artiste weirdo heir
Susana Balbo's son, José, is clearly a chip off the ol'
outstanding potent Cab for not crazy cash
terrific chewy / potent stuff from the team behind Averaen / Banshee etc
spicy and a touch herbal, it's got all the Cab-loving heart desires
PMA + POV = PDA
the Titus brothers stand talln on the Silverado Trail
Antica Terra's Maggie H. hearkens to her Sine Qua Non days! Fruit from Bien Nacido / Stolpman / White Hawk
Sashi Moorman's phenomenal, peppery proof that his is an auteur of USA wine
you mean to tell me that all this time CA coulda been making PS taste like THIS!?
Pax Mahle's spicy, ethereal version of this historic-but-often-untamed grape
Steve M. may be the top innovator of modern CA wine
Pax has fully matured to the true master of CA Syrah
outstanding value in a rightfully lauded blockbuster vintage
Christian Auney's cerebral-but-satisfying rocky gem
spectacular second from Cru Classé Chateau Dassault
warm stone and espresso! Pauillac power
these 2015s are already rocking / rolling
mature, velvety and ready Estephe
legit classified Pauillac in one of the greatest vintages ever
classified 2nd growth in a hall-of-fame vintage; can't lose
family-owned since 1891! biodynamically farmed since recently
steppin up game
Jangly pink pinot bubs
the celebratory start button
a copper-pink bub version of 100% Gamay
stony Chenin bubs; Pinon is among Vouvray's major highlights
perfect old-style boutique house; fresh and just-toasty-enuf
super pretty red fruit aromas on these attractively juicy grower pink bubs
one of the few certified biodynamic Champer houses! Gorgeous stuff
young Alexandre is already a true great
classic name in a gorgeous, slipper-pink package
one of Oregon's best in pink & we're in love
cool-crunchy and a perennial fave
this is not old stock! it is fresh release; 100% legit Burgundy PN my my
Brocard's soil-specific tribute to the roots of Chablis
husband/wife team; she also makes wine with the v.best, Dominique Lafon
this vintage has it all! A little fruit, a little nerve, so good
such a fun steely/linear expression of the other side of Chablis' limestone universe
Alain is THE major producer of this tiny village. It's so so delicious. Effusive but textured, too
rare Beaune white from one of the best families in Burgundy
Bernard's kid Alex is a generation's genius; will knock off all your socks
textured & saline but juicy, too; seafood champ
delicious fruit and river pebble minerals
super pure, stony expression; nearly bone dry but still refreshingly juicy
great balance of sunny fruit and white stone minerality
pure & precise stuff propped up by Maimbray's limestone backbone
Chasseignes vineyard is Kimmeridgian chalk. Smoky & bright
Ugni Blanc & Colombard for your fresh and easy tendencies
wild, natural-ish fella between the Loire & Rhone
Banshee's clean and delicious little Chardonnay
Handsome Matt Licklider hitting Cali's reset button
terrific crisp-enough/round-enough style; second label of famed Jonata Vineyard
love these brothers and the raucous alpine glory of their wines
John Raytek makes Chardonnay for Puligny lovers; precise, mineral, and gorgeous
sunny-but-cool, luminous Chardonnay by maestro Carroll Kemp
Bob Lindquist dreaming of the Hermitage hill
77 cases produced! Cooler than being cool
one of the foremost houses of the region!
tiny bit 'ramato', i.e. 'coppered' bc PG isn't a white grape; crispy / juicy / salty
mineral & a bit floral, it's a perfect example of this noble grape from our fave little famiglia
crazy delicious boutique version of this ancient grape; deeply colored but lifted and wow
the benchmark wine of the style! Light fizz, super fresh. Bart does it right
pronounced go-day-oh, it is proof that vitality abounds in Spanish whites
freshness and zip meet old-vine subtlety at a totally reasonable price
dramatically fresh and wonderfully saline
such crunch! It's freshening
lovable Ulli Stein's dry, crisp tribute to blue slate
experience the thrill of aged, Riesling!
deeelicious classic Mosel w/ a touch of age
nothing is like Becker; dry but also old-school
a whole liter bottle of richly textured freshness
delicious gruner spice and prickle; always reminds of savory white tea
served with homemade buttermilk crackers
served with crudités
peach, pink peppercorn, calabrian
mushroom conserva, black pepper, arugula
strawberry ham, crackers
honey butter, fennel pollen
green goddess, shallot, cucumber, seeds
peppers, shrimp, cilantro
agrodolce, marigold, puffed rice
Cucumber, cotija, serrano, mint
citrus vinaigrete, blue corn miso
pork belly, mushroom
balsamic, basil, black pepper
smoked butter, onions
balsamic, grana padano, fennel
basil pesto, grana padano
red pepper, pistachio, arugula, mint
tomatoes, garlic, squash, fennel, basil
dressing, giblet gravy
fish sauce, lettuce, chile, rice powder, basil, nam jim
smoked breast, carnitas, onion, cilantro, avocado, tortillas
summer squash, buttered fennel, salsa verde
summer squash, buttered fennel, salsa verde
carrot, onion jam
carrot, onion jam
the kind dudes from Banshee's great little pinot; part of proceeds go to charity!
warm southern family turns out gorgeously Burgundian PN in the cool Central Coast
a spanking new venture for a venerated house
Kathy Joseph has your number
total grace and classic beauty from a hallmark of the Central Coast
Ted Lemon is one of the best and most deeply-experienced makers on earth
the new, sheeny/juicy project from the ever-talented Carrell Kemp
def not DuBoeuf
Monnot pleases the mind as much as the mouth
one of the great sons of Nuits St George! this is siiiinging rn
JL Dutraive is a winemaking idol to many a natural master
RIP, Marcel; thank heavens your kids are keeping up your Beaujolais brilliance
a 'vrai vigneron' of that old farmer strain
Claude studied under Henri Jayer!!
one of the tiny greats of the Cote de Nuits; the 2017s have bodacious bods and they're showin'em
husband / cellarmate of the famed Ghislaine Barthod; sleek and v. fine
primo vintage w/ a decade of age, all from a burgeoning star maker
rusty Rugiens is the pinnacle of Pommard, and '99's have it all
beautiful declassified Barbaresco fruit at a fetching price!
a longtime 510 staple, Luca's baby Valpo has splashes of his Amarone artform
love love this aromatic-but-sinewy style…esp in a great vintage
appassimenterrificissimo si si si
kinda like a big Gevrey becomes Nebbiolo
traditional family powerhouse worthy of reverence
single-vin. old-vine power, w/ balance!
clean, fresh style of pure Tuscan sunlight, unoaked and unadulterated
Sangiovese Colorino from a true Brunello great
never disappoints, this Sangiovese stalwart has been a 510 staple since olden days
entry offer from one of the very OG supertuscan heroes; cab / merlot / cab fran / sangio
tiny family operation making terrifcally sturdy, red-fruited Brunello
the 2015s from Riccardo Campinoti are herculean smoke shows, omg
Arianna Occhipinti's fresh-release entry bottling; red flowers and tart plums
Aglianico is a grape you need to get involved with; black cherry meets Macanudos
total country charm from the northern edge of Etna; medium-bodied and spicy
Piedirosso, Aglianico a lil' drama
short bottles try harder
gorgeous, velvet-petaled and perfectly pitched
500 yr.old estate; cuvée is in honor of all their ancestors named George
a total stunner, this is Cabernet Franc on its way to top-echelon refinement
240 year-old winery making distinctive, time-capsule stuff
energetic wine accented with entertaining lisps, if you say it right
old-vine spice, lift, surprising depth from Grenache's birth region
all Tempranillo, this is Ribera that's fresh-but-classic España
oomphy Cariñena and Garnacha balanced by a black slatey mineral core
old style Portuguese litheness in an airy spicy red
Raul Perez is the master of Mencia!
always a hit, this Muga wine checks all the likability boxes
Since 1877, one the true greats of Spain! Viva Tondonia!
succulent herbs and spice adorn Grenache's red-fruit charms
serious savory artisanal stuff from vines near St. Jo
leafy / peppery Grenache Syrah from a lesser-known zone
Louis Barruol's newest; 50/40/10 Grenache/Syrah/Mour
power vintage meets old style savoriness and spice
the old-school, updated
salt and pepper and meaty Syrah
Ernesto, the Catena family's artiste weirdo heir
Susana Balbo's son, José, is clearly a chip off the ol'
outstanding potent Cab for not crazy cash
terrific chewy / potent stuff from the team behind Averaen / Banshee etc
spicy and a touch herbal, it's got all the Cab-loving heart desires
PMA + POV = PDA
the Titus brothers stand talln on the Silverado Trail
Antica Terra's Maggie H. hearkens to her Sine Qua Non days! Fruit from Bien Nacido / Stolpman / White Hawk
Sashi Moorman's phenomenal, peppery proof that his is an auteur of USA wine
you mean to tell me that all this time CA coulda been making PS taste like THIS!?
Pax Mahle's spicy, ethereal version of this historic-but-often-untamed grape
Steve M. may be the top innovator of modern CA wine
Pax has fully matured to the true master of CA Syrah
outstanding value in a rightfully lauded blockbuster vintage
Christian Auney's cerebral-but-satisfying rocky gem
spectacular second from Cru Classé Chateau Dassault
warm stone and espresso! Pauillac power
these 2015s are already rocking / rolling
mature, velvety and ready Estephe
legit classified Pauillac in one of the greatest vintages ever
classified 2nd growth in a hall-of-fame vintage; can't lose
family-owned since 1891! biodynamically farmed since recently
steppin up game
Jangly pink pinot bubs
the celebratory start button
a copper-pink bub version of 100% Gamay
stony Chenin bubs; Pinon is among Vouvray's major highlights
perfect old-style boutique house; fresh and just-toasty-enuf
super pretty red fruit aromas on these attractively juicy grower pink bubs
one of the few certified biodynamic Champer houses! Gorgeous stuff
young Alexandre is already a true great
classic name in a gorgeous, slipper-pink package
one of Oregon's best in pink we're in love
cool-crunchy and a perennial fave
this is not old stock! it is fresh release; 100% legit Burgundy PN my my
Brocard's soil-specific tribute to the roots of Chablis
husband/wife team; she also makes wine with the v.best, Dominique Lafon
this vintage has it all! A little fruit, a little nerve, so good
such a fun steely/linear expression of the other side of Chablis' limestone universe
Alain is THE major producer of this tiny village. It's so so delicious. Effusive but textured, too
rare Beaune white from one of the best families in Burgundy
Bernard's kid Alex is a generation's genius; will knock off all your socks
textured saline but juicy, too; seafood champ
delicious fruit and river pebble minerals
super pure, stony expression; nearly bone dry but still refreshingly juicy
great balance of sunny fruit and white stone minerality
pure precise stuff propped up by Maimbray's limestone backbone
Chasseignes vineyard is Kimmeridgian chalk. Smoky bright
Ugni Blanc Colombard for your fresh and easy tendencies
wild, natural-ish fella between the Loire Rhone
Banshee's clean and delicious little Chardonnay
Handsome Matt Licklider hitting Cali's reset button
terrific crisp-enough/round-enough style; second label of famed Jonata Vineyard
love these brothers and the raucous alpine glory of their wines
John Raytek makes Chardonnay for Puligny lovers; precise, mineral, and gorgeous
sunny-but-cool, luminous Chardonnay by maestro Carroll Kemp
Bob Lindquist dreaming of the Hermitage hill
77 cases produced! Cooler than being cool
one of the foremost houses of the region!
tiny bit 'ramato', i.e. 'coppered' bc PG isn't a white grape; crispy / juicy / salty
mineral a bit floral, it's a perfect example of this noble grape from our fave little famiglia
crazy delicious boutique version of this ancient grape; deeply colored but lifted and wow
the benchmark wine of the style! Light fizz, super fresh. Bart does it right
pronounced go-day-oh, it is proof that vitality abounds in Spanish whites
freshness and zip meet old-vine subtlety at a totally reasonable price
dramatically fresh and wonderfully saline
such crunch! It's freshening
lovable Ulli Stein's dry, crisp tribute to blue slate
experience the thrill of aged, Riesling!
deeelicious classic Mosel w/ a touch of age
nothing is like Becker; dry but also old-school
a whole liter bottle of richly textured freshness
delicious gruner spice and prickle; always reminds of savory white tea
served with homemade buttermilk crackers
served with crudités
peach, pink peppercorn, calabrian
mushroom conserva, black pepper, arugula
strawberry ham, crackers
honey butter, fennel pollen
green goddess, shallot, cucumber, seeds
peppers, shrimp, cilantro
agrodolce, marigold, puffed rice
Cucumber, cotija, serrano, mint
citrus vinaigrete, blue corn miso
pork belly, mushroom
balsamic, basil, black pepper
smoked butter, onions
balsamic, grana padano, fennel
basil pesto, grana padano
red pepper, pistachio, arugula, mint
tomatoes, garlic, squash, fennel, basil
dressing, giblet gravy
fish sauce, lettuce, chile, rice powder, basil, nam jim
smoked breast, carnitas, onion, cilantro, avocado, tortillas
summer squash, buttered fennel, salsa verde
summer squash, buttered fennel, salsa verde
carrot, onion jam
carrot, onion jam
the kind dudes from Banshee's great little pinot; part of proceeds go to charity!
warm southern family turns out gorgeously Burgundian PN in the cool Central Coast
a spanking new venture for a venerated house
Kathy Joseph has your number
total grace and classic beauty from a hallmark of the Central Coast
Ted Lemon is one of the best and most deeply-experienced makers on earth
the new, sheeny/juicy project from the ever-talented Carrell Kemp
def not DuBoeuf
Monnot pleases the mind as much as the mouth
one of the great sons of Nuits St George! & this is siiiinging rn
JL Dutraive is a winemaking idol to many & a natural master
RIP, Marcel; thank heavens your kids are keeping up your Beaujolais brilliance
a 'vrai vigneron' of that old farmer strain
Claude studied under Henri Jayer!!
one of the tiny greats of the Cote de Nuits; the 2017s have bodacious bods and they're showin'em
husband / cellarmate of the famed Ghislaine Barthod; sleek and v. fine
primo vintage w/ a decade of age, all from a burgeoning star maker
rusty Rugiens is the pinnacle of Pommard, and '99's have it all
beautiful declassified Barbaresco fruit at a fetching price!
a longtime 5&10 staple, Luca's baby Valpo has splashes of his Amarone artform
love love this aromatic-but-sinewy style…esp in a great vintage
appassimenterrificissimo si si si
kinda like a big Gevrey becomes Nebbiolo
traditional family powerhouse worthy of reverence
single-vin. old-vine power, & w/ balance!
clean, fresh style of pure Tuscan sunlight, unoaked and unadulterated
Sangiovese & Colorino from a true Brunello great
never disappoints, this Sangiovese stalwart has been a 5&10 staple since olden days
entry offer from one of the very OG supertuscan heroes; cab / merlot / cab fran / sangio
tiny family operation making terrifcally sturdy, red-fruited Brunello
the 2015s from Riccardo Campinoti are herculean smoke shows, omg
Arianna Occhipinti's fresh-release entry bottling; red flowers and tart plums
Aglianico is a grape you need to get involved with; black cherry meets Macanudos
total country charm from the northern edge of Etna; medium-bodied and spicy
Piedirosso, Aglianico & a lil' drama
short bottles try harder
gorgeous, velvet-petaled and perfectly pitched
500 yr.old estate; cuvée is in honor of all their ancestors named George
a total stunner, this is Cabernet Franc on its way to top-echelon refinement
240 year-old winery making distinctive, time-capsule stuff
energetic wine accented with entertaining lisps, if you say it right
old-vine spice, lift, & surprising depth from Grenache's birth region
all Tempranillo, this is Ribera that's fresh-but-classic España
oomphy Cariñena and Garnacha balanced by a black slatey mineral core
old style Portuguese litheness in an airy spicy red
Raul Perez is the master of Mencia!
always a hit, this Muga wine checks all the likability boxes
Since 1877, one the true greats of Spain! Viva Tondonia!
succulent herbs and spice adorn Grenache's red-fruit charms
serious & savory artisanal stuff from vines near St. Jo
leafy / peppery Grenache & Syrah from a lesser-known zone
Louis Barruol's newest; 50/40/10 Grenache/Syrah/Mour
power vintage meets old style savoriness and spice
the old-school, updated
salt and pepper and meaty Syrah
Ernesto, the Catena family's artiste weirdo heir
Susana Balbo's son, José, is clearly a chip off the ol'
outstanding potent Cab for not crazy cash
terrific chewy / potent stuff from the team behind Averaen / Banshee etc
spicy and a touch herbal, it's got all the Cab-loving heart desires
PMA + POV = PDA
the Titus brothers stand talln on the Silverado Trail
Antica Terra's Maggie H. hearkens to her Sine Qua Non days! Fruit from Bien Nacido / Stolpman / White Hawk
Sashi Moorman's phenomenal, peppery proof that his is an auteur of USA wine
you mean to tell me that all this time CA coulda been making PS taste like THIS!?
Pax Mahle's spicy, ethereal version of this historic-but-often-untamed grape
Steve M. may be the top innovator of modern CA wine
Pax has fully matured to the true master of CA Syrah
outstanding value in a rightfully lauded blockbuster vintage
Christian Auney's cerebral-but-satisfying rocky gem
spectacular second from Cru Classé Chateau Dassault
warm stone and espresso! Pauillac power
these 2015s are already rocking / rolling
mature, velvety and ready Estephe
legit classified Pauillac in one of the greatest vintages ever
classified 2nd growth in a hall-of-fame vintage; can't lose
family-owned since 1891! biodynamically farmed since recently
steppin up game
Jangly pink pinot bubs
the celebratory start button
a copper-pink bub version of 100% Gamay
stony Chenin bubs; Pinon is among Vouvray's major highlights
perfect old-style boutique house; fresh and just-toasty-enuf
super pretty red fruit aromas on these attractively juicy grower pink bubs
one of the few certified biodynamic Champer houses! Gorgeous stuff
young Alexandre is already a true great
classic name in a gorgeous, slipper-pink package
one of Oregon's best in pink & we're in love
cool-crunchy and a perennial fave
this is not old stock! it is fresh release; 100% legit Burgundy PN my my
Brocard's soil-specific tribute to the roots of Chablis
husband/wife team; she also makes wine with the v.best, Dominique Lafon
this vintage has it all! A little fruit, a little nerve, so good
such a fun steely/linear expression of the other side of Chablis' limestone universe
Alain is THE major producer of this tiny village. It's so so delicious. Effusive but textured, too
rare Beaune white from one of the best families in Burgundy
Bernard's kid Alex is a generation's genius; will knock off all your socks
textured & saline but juicy, too; seafood champ
delicious fruit and river pebble minerals
super pure, stony expression; nearly bone dry but still refreshingly juicy
great balance of sunny fruit and white stone minerality
pure & precise stuff propped up by Maimbray's limestone backbone
Chasseignes vineyard is Kimmeridgian chalk. Smoky & bright
Ugni Blanc & Colombard for your fresh and easy tendencies
wild, natural-ish fella between the Loire & Rhone
Banshee's clean and delicious little Chardonnay
Handsome Matt Licklider hitting Cali's reset button
terrific crisp-enough/round-enough style; second label of famed Jonata Vineyard
love these brothers and the raucous alpine glory of their wines
John Raytek makes Chardonnay for Puligny lovers; precise, mineral, and gorgeous
sunny-but-cool, luminous Chardonnay by maestro Carroll Kemp
Bob Lindquist dreaming of the Hermitage hill
77 cases produced! Cooler than being cool
one of the foremost houses of the region!
tiny bit 'ramato', i.e. 'coppered' bc PG isn't a white grape; crispy / juicy / salty
mineral & a bit floral, it's a perfect example of this noble grape from our fave little famiglia
crazy delicious boutique version of this ancient grape; deeply colored but lifted and wow
the benchmark wine of the style! Light fizz, super fresh. Bart does it right
pronounced go-day-oh, it is proof that vitality abounds in Spanish whites
freshness and zip meet old-vine subtlety at a totally reasonable price
dramatically fresh and wonderfully saline
such crunch! It's freshening
lovable Ulli Stein's dry, crisp tribute to blue slate
experience the thrill of aged, Riesling!
deeelicious classic Mosel w/ a touch of age
nothing is like Becker; dry but also old-school
a whole liter bottle of richly textured freshness
delicious gruner spice and prickle; always reminds of savory white tea