City: Kansas City, MO

Category: Nightlife

Telephone: (913) 402-9800

Address: 5408 W. 152st (Leawood)

Description: RJ and Sherri Hamiel have created a haven for wine lovers in the middle of suburbia, complete with a gorgeous decor, palm trees, and fountain out front. And a flight of wine—a trio of small pours of one variation or from a particular grape—is a fine way to educate your palate. No pop quizzes here or pressure, for that matter. RJ’s motto is “it’s just juice.” When you discover a wine you love, you can order a six-ounce pour or share the bottle with friends. Wine Flights has a 1,200-bottle wine cellar, so chances are there’s a label with your name on it. Sherri’s food will entice you to linger over lunch or dinner, with a menu that ranges from artisanal cheese plates to seafood ravioli. The Chilean sea bass with sweet corn relish is a bargain at around $17. A vintage port will complement chocolate dessert quite nicely.