Welcome to a feast for the senses: meticulously selected music, visionary amaro cocktails, and poignantly flavored seafood. Fawn Wine & Amaro Bar promises a cross-cultural experience emphasizing dark and moody intimacy. Inspired by European wine bars, the small and narrow space allows energy to swirl, with limited seating for a cozy and close-knit vibe. Stepping in, one is meant to be enveloped in its welcoming ambiance, featuring a dash of old-world elegance with fresco-type walls and warm, low lighting.
This newest venture from Terry and Jenn Koval, alongside beverage extraordinaire Matt Watkins, is referenced as The Deer and the Dove’s baby sister. It’s a narrow space, seating around forty, housed in one of Downtown Decatur’s remaining historic buildings. Dry-aged seafood, volcanic wines, and innovative amaro cocktails have been conceptualized with the care and creativity we come to anticipate from this team.
Terry Koval, a James Beard award-winning chef, has crafted a stunning seafood menu of eight small dishes derived from Italian-Mediterranean food. He utilizes dry aging to bring out the natural oils of the exotic, high-end fish, resulting in intensified flavors and incredible tenderness. Matt Watkins has created a streamlined and focused drink menu, with French and Italian influences, crafted to pair beautifully with the cuisine. Jenn Koval, Terry’s wife, is the brains behind the bar’s gorgeous design. She hones in on the sort of casual refinement everyone can enjoy and feel comfortable within, all while kicking back in time. One of the standout pieces will be a row of six-foot-tall antique factory mirrors from England, expanding the space and highlighting their concrete bar.
Fawn Wine & Amaro Bar is made for your Decatur date night itinerary. Perfect for pre-dinner (hello, caviar service) or post-dinner (amaro is a digestif!) it’s centrally located and radiantly romantic. You might even be able to snag secret seats in the kitchen for a truly exploratory experience. Keep an eye out for their grand opening, and let your taste buds travel.