The place: Eos Restaurant and Wine Salon, 901 Cole (at Carl), 566-3063
The hours: Sun.-Thurs., 5:30-7 p.m.
The deals: Wines for $5/glass, $10/half bottle, $20/bottle; sake or sangria at $5/glass; oysters at $1 apiece; snacks at $5 each
The digs: Intimate wine bar adjoining Eos (the restaurant) is an attractive local hangout in blond wood and candlelight with big picture windows looking out on Cole Valley's passing parade. A well-heeled clientele relax at scattered tables and an attractive silver-topped bar, swirling and sipping after a long, hard day of lawyering. The racks and shelves of bottles and glassware reflect the bar's vino-centric outlook and aesthetic.