Time in a Bottle
Owned by Paula and Angel, a husband and wife team, this is a cozy, warm, beautifully laid out establishment. Paula certainly has an eye for details and her husband actually built most of the place!
When I arrived, I explained to Paula that I am a non-drinker. She said, “We have a lot to make you happy here at Time in a Bottle” - and she was certainly right. This place has a great, extensive, menu. I started out with a sampler appetizer platter - mushroom tarts, spicy hummus, and spicy edamame. The platter was beautiful presented and oh so tasty. There are eight or so pizzas to choose from and I chose a margarita pizza. Wow- it was Great!!! Then, I tried two soups, acorn squash and broccoli cheese. Both were excellent. The two sandwiches I tried were quite wonderful. The first was roast beef and, then, my favorite - apple and brie cheese on cinnamon bread. Yum!
I had two guests with me and we got a lesson on wine with every mouthful of food we took. My guests were served wine specifically paired with each dish. I could not believe the “oohs and ahs” coming from them! Apparently, the wines served here are more than excellent. Each bottle is carefully sealed after it is opened and, then, stored at the precise temperature required to assure that it would maintain its taste and bouquet. Each bottle is carefully chosen and then dated. No wine is served here after it’s been open 2-4 days.
Finally, I selected three desserts to try. The homemade biscotti was my favorite. I was able to dip either the biscotti or the homemade rice crispy treats I ordered in a warm chocolate fondue. Wow! Further, the tiramisu was the best I’d had in a very long time. Long stemmed strawberries with homemade chocolate truffles are also on the menu. While my guests were enjoying the wine, I was eating their delicious deserts and enjoying myself immensely!
All in all this is a cozy, comfortable, beautiful appointed establishment. Time in a Bottle has long couches to recline upon and even throws to keep you warm if the a/c is a little too low for you. They have dinners available to take out if you’re going to the Redlands Bowl and jazz on the weekends. If you have any question about wine - and I mean any question at all - Angel is the go to guy. He is pleasant, very handsome, and will even give you a small sip of his best wine as you are learning about its origin.
Remember, if you are a non-drinker don't let this keep you from stopping into Time in a Bottle! I think Paula and Angel must have some southern heritage, as they sure do know how to be hospitable. They were most gracious and welcoming.
