First Pinecrest Wine Bar Opens With Intimate Charm

Brewing Buddha Café & Arthouse has been a Pinecrest fixture for nearly a decade, known for roasting beans and serving creative coffee drinks in a cozy, art-forward space. Now the family-run shop, owned by brothers Jordan and Cassidy Athos, has taken the leap into evenings with the debut of Rainy Days Wine Bar, located next door in the former Sakura space

The team says the wine bar carries the same spirit that made Brewing Buddha a neighborhood favorite, just with a different type of pour. Guests can expect a well-stocked list of red and white wines, sparkling options, local beers, and twists on sangrias and sake cocktails.

The buildout didn’t come easy. In an Instagram video announcing the opening, Jordan Athos explained that the project stalled for months until, one day, while roasting coffee next door, a black umbrella blew across the street. He handed it to his brother, who held it up as a joke.

“That’s it — Rainy Days,” he said. The name stuck, a nod to the frustrations of getting the project off the ground and a reminder that everyone can relate to a rainy day

What’s in the Glass

The wine program was built to feel accessible but still interesting. The list covers familiar varietals such as cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, and malbec on the red side, plus chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, and riesling for whites. Rosé rounds things out for lighter sipping, while sparkling wines give the option to celebrate with brut or lean into fruitier pours.

The sangria section adds more color: a blueberry sparkling sangria and a peach-white wine version both appear on the menu. Sake cocktails take cues from Brewing Buddha’s café background, like the “Tipsy Lemonade” with sake and lemonade or the “Lavender Tea’ni” with black tea and lavender. Beer drinkers can keep it classic with Guinness or Modelo or go local with rotating Florida craft picks.

Charcuterie Dreams in Pinecrest

Rainy Days leans into a tapas-style spread designed to pair with wine. The menu runs from the expected cheese and charcuterie boards to more playful bites such as pecan-baked brie with fruit compote, a croissant caprese layered with tomato and mozzarella, and smoked salmon over toast with cream cheese and herbs. Guests can snack on marinated olives, pita with house hummus, or order flatbreads like mushroom-truffle and prosciutto-arugula. For something heartier, there are sliders, chicken skewers, and beef empanadas.

In the same video, Jordan emphasized that the wine bar was created with the same mindset as the café: “Coffee brings people together, and we think wine does the same.” Rainy Days Wine Bar is now open Wednesday and Thursday from 4 to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to midnight, and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.

Rainy Days – Brewing Buddha’s Wine Bar. 8225 SW 124th St., Miami; brewingbuddha.com.