Best of Metromix New York 2010Wine bar
The best wine bars in New York are the ones firing on all cylinders. Pouring on all bottles. Aerating in all glasses. Ha. Our five favorite wine bars are comfortable, unpretentious and informed in an approachable way—and most of them serve delicious things to eat, too. They welcome everyone, from the wine snob to the wine novice to the casual wine enthusiast just looking for somewhere warm to cozy up with a book and a decently priced glass of cabernet. Here are our favorites—you do the rest.
And the winner is…
Terroir
413 E. 12th St.
New York, NY 10009Neighborhood: East Village
The compact, 24-seat spot with a 200-deep wine list also offers a communal table where oenophiles can swirl en masse while enjoying small bites.
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Black Mountain Wine House
415 Union St.
Brooklyn, NY 11231Neighborhood: Carroll Gardens
It's refreshingly off the beaten path, sidling up to the Gowanus border. And in these winter months, the indoor space, complete with fireplace and fondue, is the place to be.
Gottino
52 Greenwich Ave.
New York, NY 10011Neighborhood: Greenwich Village
At this cozy and rustic West Village spot, a choice selection of Italian wines accompany Jody Williams' superb Italian bites, all made with a keen, artisan eye
'inoteca
98 Rivington St.
New York, NY 10002Neighborhood: Lower East Side
Italian-style small plates and bottles of rare wines create a pricey but ambient dining experience that's ideal for all, from first dates to special nights out.
Ten Bells
247 Broome St.
New York, NY 10002Neighborhood: Chinatown
This rustic downtown wine bar proffers a vino selection that's all natural, organic and produced using bio-dynamic and sustainable methods.
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Best of Metromix New York 2010
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jdfvino - January 11, 2010 at 6:55 PM
Missing from this list, and my new favorite, is Vintry Wine & Whiskey on Stone Street. Also deserving of a mention -- even though the name is much ...
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