secret wine garden

In a hidden pocket alley down in the River Market, there is an intimate, new haven for wine drinkers. To get there, you must enter through the two front doors of Cellar & Loft, down the stairs, through their dishwashing area and through two more doors. It's a long, narrow space with light streaming from the sky at the top of the buildings. Black and white striped umbrellas give the alley a European bistro feel. We think this would be the perfect venue for an intimate party or a lazy afternoon of reading and relaxing in a secret getaway. photos by Linh Trieu