Arcana

You may not think that going out for wine is a productive way to buy gifts, but you would be incorrect. Arcana, otherwise known as our dream come true, is a natural wine bar (with bites and live music) that’s also a bottle shop and also—wait for it—a plant shop! So go drink some delicious drinks and go home with a new plant baby for yourself or someone you know.

Every place needs its schtick. Arcana stands out from the pack as a plant store by day, and natural wine bar with plant-forward Mediterranean bites plus art-and-music venue, but still also a plant store hybrid by night. Get off the beaten wine path and choose from the selection of small-batch orange and pink wines, such as a stone fruit and citrus-tasting Chilean semillon or a dry and earthy blush. Pair them with house-made Iranian Barbari bread and pomegranate molasses-drizzled red pepper hummus, all while seeing a Brazilian jazz trio amongst the lush flora. There’s also an outside seating area in front for people-watching and loud talking.