When considering wine bar destination, Cafe Divino is one that should always be on the list as it was one of the first wine bars to open in the South Sound. Located in Old Town Tacoma, a mere stroll from a spectacular waterfront journey, Cafe Divino boasts a lovely and vast selection of wine varietals.

The ambiance is casual class, candlelit tables in an intimate establishment, a good stop for conversation over some Cabernet or a nice date night. Outdoor seating makes it an especially pleasant trip during the summer months.

The lunch and dinner menu highlights local seafood options from small bites to sandwiches and dinner entree choices that include baked salmon and crab cakes ($9.99-$24.99). On my last visit, I had dessert on the brain and chose to splurge with Cafe Divino's chocolate decadent cake ($5.99).

This cake is perhaps one of my favorites in town. It's delightfully moist and manages to be a rich, velvety treat without being too rich. Pair with a cup of Cafe Divino's French press coffee and you are on cloud nine.

Besides you can easily minimize your guilt for indulging with a brisk walk along Ruston Way.

CAFÉ DIVINO, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, 2112 N. 30th St., Tacoma, 253.779.4226