Symposium – Natural Wine Bar, Bottle Shop & Italian Kitchen

Roman Road in Bow has had its moments, but Symposium is the kind of place that makes you genuinely want to trek east. You'll find yourself perched at the bar or tucked into one of their tables surrounded by bottles that someone's actually thought about—natural wines that taste like something, not the Instagram-bait stuff. The Italian kitchen isn't messing around either; this is straightforward, well-executed food that pairs beautifully with whatever's been poured. It's the vibe of somewhere that respects both wine and food equally, which frankly, isn't always easy to find. Staff know their stuff without being annoying about it.