Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileGracie's
Providence, RI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Gracie's pairs a chef's tasting menu with a beverage program that runs from craft cocktails to an extensive wine list. Six signature cocktails lean on unusual ingredients—duck fat-washed bourbon, sotol, asparagus tincture—while wine pairings scale from $65 to $120. Local beers and non-alcoholic pairings round out the options. The program is serious about pairing, with winemaker dinners and seminars adding depth.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Penalty Kick, a sotol and fennel-infused tequila cocktail with lime and ancho reyes. For wine, consider the J.L. Chave 'Mon Coeur' Cotes-du-Rhone by the glass. If doing a tasting, the five-course grand wine pairing at $105 offers a fuller experience.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate inventive cocktails and guided wine pairings will find much to like. The tasting-menu format with optional pairings suits those who want a curated experience. Local beer fans will find a token option, but the focus is clearly on cocktails and wine.
- When should I go?
- Evenings during chef's tasting service are ideal. Special events like winemaker dinners and wine seminars provide focused opportunities to explore the wine program.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Wine pairings for the five-course tasting run $65 or $105 for the grand tier; seven-course pairings are $85 or $120. Non-alcoholic pairings are $35 or $45. Gift cards suggest cocktails and dessert for two at $100 and wine and artisan cheese for two at $125.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list is a standout, with names like 'Clean Sheet' and 'Extra Time' referencing sports and time, and ingredients like verjus, strawberry shrub, and duck fat-washed bourbon. The wine program is equally ambitious, offering multiple pairing tiers and hosting educational events. This is a beverage program that takes pairing seriously.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Six signature craft cocktails with inventive ingredients like sotol, duck fat-washed bourbon, and asparagus tincture.
Menu strengths
- — Named cocktails show a cohesive theme and creativity.
Standout selections
- — Penalty Kick: Sotol, fennel-infused tequila, lime, ancho reyes, asparagus tincture, saline.
- — Extra Time: Thyme and duck fat-washed bourbon, cherry heering, luxardo apricot, angostura bitters.
Pricing: No individual cocktail prices listed; gift card suggestion for cocktails and dessert for two is $100.
Wine
Extensive hand-selected wine list with by-the-glass, half bottles, sparkling, and red/white selections. Multiple pairing tiers for tasting menus and educational events like winemaker dinners.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive global wine selection.; Multiple wine pairing tiers for tasting menus.
Standout selections
- — J.L. Chave 'Mon Coeur', Cotes-du-Rhone 2023 (by the glass).
- — Lejeune-Dirvang 'Le Clos des Fourches', Extra Brut Champagne NV (by the glass).
Pricing: Wine pairings: five course $65 or $105 grand; seven course $85 or $120 grand. Gift card for wine and artisan cheese for two is $125.
Beer
Local beers are offered as part of the beverage menu, but no specific brands or types are listed.
Pricing: No pricing information available.
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic pairings are available for tasting menus at two price points, indicating a commitment to accommodating non-drinkers.
Pricing: Non-alcoholic pairings: five course $35, seven course $45.
Spirits
A diverse range of spirits underpins the cocktail program, including pisco, gin, rum, sotol, tequila, and bourbon.
Pricing: No dedicated spirits pricing available.
How it sits with the food
Wine pairings are available for the five and seven course chef's tastings, with standard and grand tiers. Non-alcoholic pairings are also offered. A cooking class includes a welcome cocktail, and special events feature cocktails created for the evening.
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