![]() Not only do the wines here carry you away to a specific emotion or feeling, the place-with its mix of custom furniture from Cubao and pieces from Match Contract Furniture, Hanoi cube floor tiles, and vivid art and branding from artists such as Lee Caces-virtually transports you someplace else. With an objective to convey an experience of European proportions, Toka Wine bears all the hallmarks of bars found normally in Paris and Madrid. “Restaurants would only list two wines, maybe three because they would also buy from other importers, but we needed a venue to showcase the full range.” ![]() “Restaurants would only list two wines, maybe three because they would also buy from other importers, but we needed a venue to showcase the full range.” “We never had the space to really showcase the wines ,” says Butz Tenchavez. “We never had the space to really showcase the wines ,” says Tenchavez. You may have seen a bottle or two here that’s also sitting in the wine cabinets of Blackbird or the coolers of Hapag, and Gallery By Chele but Tenchavez’s “foray” into the restaurant industry is the next logical step. Toka Wine’s design is based on small European bars Butz Tenchavez Which is why even if you’ve never been to Toka Wine or immersed in its diverse selection of vinos, it feels oddly familiar. Tenchavez actually supplies wines to some of the most prominent restaurants in Makati and Bonifacio Global City through his five-year-old company Gran Hacienda Wines. There are no secrets here but owner Butz Tenchavez spilled some facts on a rainy afternoon visit. This tiny gem of a wine bar along Katipunan may be sequestered from view but it’s big on charm, fuss-free food, and wines that might just make you appreciate the beverage even more. Next time you are in Quezon City, consider visiting Toka Wine.
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