Cork Screw   

1919 Washington Ave
Houston, TX 77007
713-864-9463
www.houstoncorkscrew.com

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This quirky space, a former Model T warehouse in the historic sixth ward, is enormous but surprisingly cozy. Funky antiques hint at the building's past, and witty verses scrawled on the walls keep the atmosphere whimsical. The sociable staff banters with a mostly young, pretty crowd in the well-lit main bar; other guests seem to disappear into the dark and intimate adjoining lounge. The requisite cheese plate and antipasto are offered, but insiders know to order the rich, homemade chocolate truffles. And the wine? Whether by the glass, the bottle, or the flight, you can't go wrong with any of their carefully picked ''grape juice.''