Do you ever go on vacation and fall in love with a place, person, food or even just a feeling? We did.

Poco is inspired by our favorite wine bar, Vino Manzanita, located in the enchanting little town of Manzanita on the Oregon coast. During a visit there in November 2005 we wondered why there was no similar wine bar in Seattle - simple, elegant, warm and inviting. On the drive back we began to conspire, and by December 2005 the decision was made to open our own wine bar on Capitol Hill.

Poco is a true wine bar - it's neither a restaurant nor a cocktail lounge. You'll find some lovely wine and some tasty food, but just as important you'll find Poco designed to be a warm, intimate, and comfortable place to meet friends, lovers, or just hang out at the bar after work and chat with us. A good wine bar has a special groove, a feeling you don't get anywhere else.

As first-time business owners, we're tickled red, white, and pink by the warm welcome and the kind reviews and accolades we've received. Poco is a dream come true for us, and we're delighted to share it with our neighbors, visitors, and friends.