There hasn't been a time that I've dipped down into lower levels of Sauced and it wasn't perennially packed with a pack of twenty and thirty-somethings commandeering corners and tables, swirling stubby glasses of red, white and orange. But this is for good reason—Sauced is the type of bar that welcomes any and all over good wine and good times. There are no menus here, all that is needed is a chat with the knowledgeable staff behind the handsome wooden bar. After sussing out your preferences of the day, the barkeep will pluck a few bottles from the bucket of ice before you, pouring a few tastes until you narrow on the glass that's just right. With the "hardest" part out of the way, the next is deciding whether to find a corner of the bar and attempt conversation over the tunes or wait until a group of good timers finally leave the patio for that coveted spot under the shade of the tree.
The vibe: Every time, it feels like you found the cool kid party. Luckily, there is less stuffiness here compared to other wine bars around town. The bar staff is conversational and will help you weed through any potential wine woes.
The food: While the early days of the bar had small plates for snacking, most of that has been 69'd. However, the bar happily welcomes pop-ups of all kind, just check their IG to see who is serving snacks along with sips.
The drinks: Natty wines only. Join the club.
Time Out tip: The closer you get to the evening times, the more packed it gets (same goes for the Manhattan location). So plan accordingly depending on what kind of night you'd rather have.