Dinner Party Vibes: Building a Speakeasy-Inspired Wine List
Not every dinner party needs linen napkins and a six-course tasting menu. But it does need a little drama—something that makes guests pause between bites and raise an eyebrow at their glass. That’s the kind of energy I try to bring when I build what I call a speakeasy-inspired wine list. It started years ago, back when we launched the cocktail bar Eleanora. The space was moody, candlelit, and full of sharp corners. Every bottle we served had to match…