Stems & Skins is a neighborhood wine bar in Park Circle, built around low-intervention wines served alongside a nightly menu of Mediterranean-style plates, charcuterie, cheese, and tinned seafood. Sunday brings a standing meatball special.
The wine program is the restaurant's clear identity, and it's been recognized twice: the James Beard Foundation named Stems & Skins a semifinalist for Outstanding Wine Program in both 2019 and 2026, a category reserved for restaurants running thoughtful, well-curated lists.
The room functions as a gathering spot for the surrounding neighborhood, with a curated, imports-heavy bottle selection and a staff regulars point to for hospitality as much as pours.
The wine program is the restaurant's clear identity, and it's been recognized twice: the James Beard Foundation named Stems & Skins a semifinalist for Outstanding Wine Program in both 2019 and 2026, a category reserved for restaurants running thoughtful, well-curated lists.
The room functions as a gathering spot for the surrounding neighborhood, with a curated, imports-heavy bottle selection and a staff regulars point to for hospitality as much as pours.