Clearly, Barrique Kitchen & Wine Bar has the "it" factor.

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Barrique is an upscale wine bar in Babylon that just opened where customers can savor wine and small plates of food at the bar or tables. (Oct. 17, 2009)

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Christie Hoyt, left, of Babylon, and her visiting cousin Courtnee Rizzo at the Barrique Kitchen & Wine Bar. (Oct. 29, 2009)

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Crab cake with black bean salsa with chili aioli is served at Barrique Kitchen and Wine Bar in Babylon. (Oct. 30, 2009)

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Patrons at the bar inside Barrique Kitchen and Wine Bar in Babylon. (Oct. 30, 2009)

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Ana Rua and Jennifer Salino, two of the hostesses at Barrique in Babylon. (Oct. 1, 2009)

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Patrons dine at Barrique Kitchen and Wine Bar in Babylon. (Oct. 30, 2009)

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Sommelier Gwenn Goichman offers wine samples to patrons at Barrique Kitchen & Wine Bar in Babylon. (Oct. 30, 2009)

Credit: Michael E. Ach

Kevin Natoli serves a tray of desserts at Barrique Kitchen and Wine Bar in Babylon. (Oct. 30, 2009)

Credit: Michael E. Ach

Patrons dine outside under heat lamps at Barrique Kitchen and Wine Bar in Babylon. (Oct. 30, 2009)

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