Waxlight Bar à Vin

With the opening of Waxlight in the former Jewett Refrigerator Company building, the already intriguing Chandler Street dining scene took another huge step forward: the staff is a veritable All Star team of the local restaurant industry, the upscale ambience is perhaps best described as "industrial-chic meets steampunk meets retro lounge" (seating is on blue velvet couches; lighting comes courtesy of gaslamp-style sconces), and the menu is one of the most jaw-droppingly daring in town. Shareable small plates make up the bulk of the ever-changing offerings; if you've ever wanted to try (let's say) dried fermented smoked beef heart drizzled with onion butter on a bed of charred and brined cabbage, here's your chance. And if all of this sounds forbiddingly expensive, think again.

Address

27 Chandler St.

Getting there

Metro Bus 3 or 32

Hours

Wed-Sat 5-10PM, Sun 5-9PM; bar remains open 2 hours after kitchen closes

Price

$25-55

Website

waxlightbaravin.com (opens in a new tab)