Ah what a wonderful concept. Restaurants all over the US (World?) have been using the draw of a half-priced bottle of wine to lure customers in on “off” nights for some time now it seems. Some also use the dinner for two and bottle of wine for XX dollars as well. Either way, it keeps people happy and half-lit for low cost.
Just don’t stop to think about it is all. The reason for this is because if you do think about it, the only realization you will come to is that you are getting hosed every other night of the week. This should come as no surprise to most of us. You’re paying at minimum 100% markup on most bottles of wine. So even at half price they are probably making a buck or two on you and they got you in there to eat. In the end, it’s not awful. Most of as happily, or some times begrudgingly, pay these premiums for the joy that comes with a nice meal and a bottle of wine shared amongst friends.
With that I’ll share my favorites in Raleigh. For a general kick back good time and CHEAP eats head to Helios on Tuesday nights. I went last week with a few friends and it was a great time to sit back and relax, share a few stories, and a bottle of wine. Another favorite is at Duck and Dumpling. Be prepared to drop some coin on this but the food is AWESOME and they have an excellent wine list to choose from.
check out our new wine store. if you need to enter a zip code: 11205
http://www.freshdirect.com/department.jsp?deptId=usq&trk=gnav
Did you at least take that wicked cool picture?