“Selecting wine is equally unfussy at Gem’s wine bar since all you have to do is walk up to the shelves and poke around for yourself.” “No-reservation spots are increasingly rare in today’s dining culture,” says Julia Schwartz, sommelier at East Village restaurant Claud. Instead, head to Gem Wine’s walk-ins-only location next door and order some serious small plates like raw scallops with turmeric, sour apples and endive. Image Courtesy of Aaron Bengochea Gem Wineįret not if you can’t get a table for the restaurant Gem’s 10-course tasting menu. “Talented and charismatic sommelier, wunderkind entrepreneur Laura has created one of New York’s most vibrant, smart and most enjoyable wine bars, and oui, this includes delicious and perfectly wine-friendly food.” “I’ve been hooked on Corkbuzz since day one, as a guest, a Champagne provider and Champagne party planner,” says Rita Jammet, writer and chief bubble officer for La Caravelle Wines. There are around 50 glass pours, several flight options and Maniec’s focus on education means a very knowledgeable staff. She offers every Champagne at retail price. Owner, Laura Maniec, has long been an advocate of drinking Champagne (and other sparklers) at any time with any dish. Corkbuzzĭespite how quickly the wine scene changes, and how many upstarts arise each year, Corkbuzz, which opened in 2011, is still one of the city’s best. Sign up Privacy Policyīe sure to ask about Coravin pours, which are available as half- or full-glasses. Thank You! We've received your email address, and soon you will start getting exclusive offers and news from Wine Enthusiast. Their list of reserve wines by the glass is unparalleled, and don’t get me started on the Sherry situation.” It’s a joy to be able to drink wines from Spain that are familiar as well as brand new to me. “There’s something magical about the space that makes you feel both in the middle of the city and hidden away. “As much as I love new places that have sprouted up like Sauced, my favorite wine bar in NYC remains Bar Jamón,” says Talitha Whidbee, owner of Vine Wine in Williamsburg, New York. Look for dishes like bacalao croquetas, which are made with salted cod, or grilled sardines. “There’s an ever-changing selection by the glass and bottle that is focused and exciting across regions, styles and price points.” Bar Jamónīar Jamón is a convivial tapas bar-the menu is scrawled on a chalkboard-that happens to boast a 600-bottle Spanish wine list (courtesy of its connected sister restaurant, Casa Mono in New York). “It’s what I think of as a true wine bar-comfortable, thoughtful and challenging all at once,” says Jeremy Noye, president and CEO of Morrell & Company, a wine retailer and auction house. There’s also an unpretentious menu of snacks and shared dishes, such as Angus beef-stuffed red peppers or “The Tower,” which includes ten different charcuterie selections. The glass list highlights around 40 wines that encourage experimentation. The location offers all the elegance and authority of Le Bernardin without the formality and price tag. Named for the wine director of neighboring restaurant Le Bernardin (and author of Wine Simple) Aldo Sohm Wine Bar is a collaboration between Sohm and chef Eric Ripert. Inside Aldo Sohm / Image Courtesy of Francesco Tonelli Aldo Sohm Wine Bar
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