Amélie

Owners Germain Michel and Samie Didda’s concept of wines selection, French tapas, and lively atmosphere and ambiance has kept them popular on Polk Street since it opens its door in 2006. Amelie has now four locations in the united states: Polk street san Francisco, west village New York, upper west side New York, Fairfax Marin California

Since 2006 Amelie has been acclaimed by the press and patrons with the press like the best wine bar in America ‘(OpenTable) , best bar soundtrack by 7by7, best wine bar (sf examiner) bib gourmand (guide Michelin), New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, la. Revue du Vin de France …. . And no wonder — the wine list is generous, offering 60 wines by the glass, and roughly 100 by the bottle. Not surprisingly, cheese and charcuterie plates are the strongest contenders to pair with the wines. Cheese plates come alongside French baguette bread baked in Amelie Marin County bakery with organic flour, house-made apricot, pear ginger spreads, honey, and fresh fruit. Charcuterie is a savory assortment of hot coppa, salami, duck prosciutto, onions stewed in grenadine, and mustard with a spiciness that rivals wasabi. Cracker-thin pizzas are layered with kale, sweet-tart grenadine syrup, and portobellos. Raviole du Dauphine are stuffed with Comté and cottage cheeses and dominated by a rich béchamel. Amelie’s cool, lounge vibe is punched up with eclectic elements such as a chandelier constructed of letters penned by customers and wall-mounted illuminated wine bottle art.