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Cello employs all the standard signifiers of “rustic European charm”: exposed beams, dark wood accents, and deep red walls. In case you were still unsure, the bottles lining every available shelf, and cut-off ends of barrels adorning the walls, give the clear signal that this is a wine-focused bar. Young midtown professionals pack into the skinny space to enjoy a post-work glass of wine and pick at the cheese plate; the food menu also includes individual pizzas, paninis, and fondue. The list offers mostly familiar reds and whites, hailing from California, Washington, Chile, France, and New Zealand. — Kat Ward