Vin brings posh dining to Towson

With its zebra-patterned bar top, plush red leather booths and state-of-the-art nitrous wine system, the Vin vibe is anything but Maryland.

But the posh new restaurant, who name is pronounced “vine,” will open Friday in Towson Circle under the day-to-day oversight of locally renowned chef Christopher Paternotte, who is also part-owner. Local officials said they hope the new restaurant?s fine and sexy dining will fill a void ? and inspire other developers to invest in Towson.