I've been to A16 on Chestnut Street a couple of times before, but only to sample the amazing Italian selections by the glass and enjoy the Marina scene. Last night, I finally dined there and had some good dishes and one excellent value Aglianico that I thought I should share. Admittedly, my knowledge of Italian wines is pretty limited, but repeat visits to A16 surely will help...

Forum: Food....and Wine Posted By: Daniel Roston Post Time: 02-23-2007 at 03:17 PM

A relaxing, wonderful evening at A16. The food was fresh, hearty and satisfying. We are eager to go back. The restaurant was also hosting two special guests that evening - the owners/winemakers for both Movia and De Conciliis. A16 was pouring 7 different Movia wines and 8 different De Conciliis wines by the glass and half-carafe...

When Ceri Smith starts talking about Italian wine, things can get a little scary. Just when you think you're up to date with Aglianico, Nero d'Avola and Falanghina, which restaurants like A16, La Ciccia and Bar Bambino have made familiar to San Francisco...

When Ceri Smith starts talking about Italian wine, things can get a little scary. Just when you think you're up to date with Aglianico, Nero d'Avola and Falanghina, which restaurants like A16, La Ciccia and Bar Bambino have made familiar to San Francisco...

I don’t imagine there are too many places where you can have breakfast overlooking a sea of banksia and a pair of noisily mating kookaburra! Zamia Café (May Drive, Kings Park, Perth, Western Australia) is such a place. I had the vegetarian breakfast ($A16), minus the egg and with a side order of bacon ($A3). The bacon was particularly good, but ultimately it is the ambiance of the place...

House A16 Wine Bar EOS Wine Bar Big Sur: Sierra Mar at The Post Ranch Nepenthe...

My friend, lover of Italian vino and fellow wine blogger Alfonso has offered up wine pairing suggestions when eating Shark! He features A16 - my favorite old neighborhood Italian spot in San Fran too...thanks Alfonso! "... Alison Smith is a pistol! She and Shelley are the next wave…Dividing her time between Texas, California, South America and Japan, Ali sent this in from her Bluetooth...

My friend, lover of Italian vino and fellow wine blogger Alfonso has offered up wine pairing suggestions when eating Shark! He features A16 - my favorite old neighborhood Italian spot in San Fran too...thanks Alfonso! "... Alison Smith is a pistol! She and Shelley are the next wave…Dividing her time between Texas, California, South America and Japan, Ali sent this in from her Bluetooth...

My friend, lover of Italian vino and fellow wine blogger Alfonso has offered up wine pairing suggestions when eating Shark! He features A16 - my favorite old neighborhood Italian spot in San Fran too...thanks Alfonso! "... Alison Smith is a pistol! She and Shelley are the next wave…Dividing her time between Texas, California, South America and Japan, Ali sent this in from her Bluetooth...