Saturday night – my “dinner group” (my girlfriends from high school) and I went downtown (Cleveland baby!) and tried out D’Vine Wine Bar for the first time! 
It was the perfect night to be out on the town – and thanks to my friends urging (I ALWAYS pick inside!!!) – they convinced me to sit outside and enjoy the weather and the view!
I might give Cleveland a hard time (Hey – when you are born and raised here – it’s allowed) – but deep down, I love this city! 
The thing I was MOST excited to try at D’Vine – their WINE FLIGHTS! There were about 12 different flights to choose from, but I was quickly sold on the Award Winning Whites, as soon as I saw 2 of the 4 wines ended in Blanc! 
I sipped from all 4 as soon as they came – and they were all deliciously amazing! After trying each of them – I decided to just work my way from right to left, and started drinking the Ghost Pines Chardonnay.
The girls and I decided to split 2 appetizers: The “Trio of Dips“, and the Baked Brie.
I didn’t try any of the Brie, I really don’t care for that sweet/cheese combo. However - the “Trio of Dips” was AMAZING! From top to bottom the dips were: White Bean & Basil, Roasted Red Pepper and Cheese, and Roasted Cauliflower and Asiago. The Cauliflower dip was the most exquisite thing I’ve tasted in a LONG TIME! Absolutely to.die.for!
Here’s my side of the table:
and the girls on the other side:
D’Vine is more of a tapas style restaurant, so when I saw they had a “small plate” of scallops for only $12 – I was sold!
This was so delicious!
The scallops were perfectly cooked, and the sauce they were served in was phenomenal. The scallops were served over a red pepper hominy mix, with cilantro and arugula!
I can’t really say the wine was all that bad either! 
After I was finished, I was torn as to which was my favorite. The Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc or the Ferrari- Carano Fume Blanc! I could have easily polished off a bottle of those on my own!
Here’s all of the lovely ladies together (I really do love hanging out with these girls!!!)
A perfect Saturday Girl’s Night Out!
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What a great night with the ladies! This place looks fabulous. I want to try that Roasted Cauliflower and Asiago dip. Plus I love any restaurant that offers smaller plates. Yummy on the scallops. Hope your Monday goes well.
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By Erica on 07.13.09 10:21 am | Permalink
I was at the Chophouse Saturday night with my hubby! We were so close! I might have to go there to get those dips – they look “divine” (ha ha). Have a great day.
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By Heather on 07.13.09 10:24 am | Permalink
Ummm, hello deliciousness! White wine flight, dips, good friends – could it get any better?! I love the name of that place!
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By K on 07.13.09 10:28 am | Permalink
Fun night out! LOVE the dress!
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By Quinn on 07.13.09 10:34 am | Permalink
i had SO MUCH FUN!!! I want more baked brie – i cant believe you didnt even TRY IT!
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By kristin on 07.13.09 11:42 am | Permalink
Ah, I love girls nights! Those scallops look fantastic took, so glad you had a good time
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By Olga on 07.13.09 11:44 am | Permalink
So fun, minus the Cleveland part
Here in Pittsburgh my high school girlfriends and I try to do a monthly night out. It is crazy how many of us decided to come back here after college.
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By Aimee on 07.13.09 11:48 am | Permalink
Hehe, D’Vine Wine Bar is a cute name. Glad the wines were good, and that scallop dish looks so yummy! Sounds like you had a great time
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By Anne K. on 07.13.09 12:04 pm | Permalink
I had a blast too, what a great place. I would just like to let everyone know that the brie cheese was delish… we tried to tell Allison to try it, but to no avail. Great night, great friends, great wine, great food, what more could a girl ask for?
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By Danielle on 07.13.09 12:53 pm | Permalink
What a fun night out! Y’all look so dang cute.
Oh those dips look bangin girl. Yumz. I can’t believe you skipped the brie. Way to have self control.
And Blancs are THE best.
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By Erin on 07.13.09 1:50 pm | Permalink
Cleveland looks really cute!
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By Hangry Pants on 07.13.09 1:58 pm | Permalink
Glad you had fun with your friends! I got stuck in Cleveland for a night when our first plane broke down and our second plan got diverted by a tornado. It was a long night. But I enjoyed our little restaurant by the airport.
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By Alison on 07.13.09 3:20 pm | Permalink
What a cool place!!! Looks like you guys had fun! I love sampling flights of wine! Did you know that you can get flights at PF Changs? Under $10 for any 3 glasses on the menu, no matter what the cost per glass is (it has to be sold by the glass, though).
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By Kim on 07.13.09 3:23 pm | Permalink
Yay for girl’s nights!! I am with you on the BLANCS being the best:)
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By Niki on 07.13.09 3:44 pm | Permalink
Love your dress girly! And the wine ain’t half bad either!
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By Sarah (LovIN My Tummy) on 07.13.09 4:07 pm | Permalink
This looks like so much fun!
I have a quick little question, this may seem silly. As a new blogger, I’m curious how you get pictures side by side like you do?
-Courtney
http://peacelovehealthiness.wordpress.com
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By Courtney Worthington on 07.13.09 4:09 pm | Permalink
MAN! That wine bar looks sooo much fun!! And what great company!! I am so jealous!!
You look gorgeous too!!!
Mmm seafood. mm scallips! so so delish
HAPPY MONDAY AL!
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By glidingcalm on 07.13.09 4:18 pm | Permalink
I love Tapas restaurants! I’ve never ordered a flight of wine, but it’s such a brilliant idea. Your dress is adorable, BTW.
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By Katie on 07.13.09 4:25 pm | Permalink
That does sound great! I love getting flights of wine, or creating my own tastings, at DYI wine bars.
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By Jess on 07.13.09 5:10 pm | Permalink
omg all that food looks SOOOOOOOO good and you look absolutely adorable!!!!!!! fun nights with the girls are just the best
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By katecooks on 07.15.09 2:24 am | Permalink
D’vine really looks DIVINE! from the wine choices to the tapas, I wish I lived near cleverland to just try out that place:-)
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By chelsea on 07.15.09 2:55 pm | Permalink
Glad you enjoyed the wine flight of Sauv Blancs…the FC Fume is my summer, Friday sipping wine! If you’re ever out here in CA wine country, be sure to bring your friends and come by FC to say hello and taste some of our other wines!
cheryl@fcwinery.com
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