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New York City Winebars

Written By: Romany Reagan on Thursday, December 6, 2007

Celebrating the 21st Amendment

The 21st Amendment was ratified on Dec. 5th 1933. Naturally you want to celebrate, but hmmm... where to go? I find the most befitting setting for an anniversary to be a winebar, and for me nothing is better than a New York City Winebar. Well lucky you! In honor of the 74th Anniversary of the Abolition of Prohibition and the 18th Amendment, I give you my favorite winebars in NYC.

A good winebar should have candles, yummy cheese plates - or even full menu, but the cheese plate is really key, an outside seating area or at least a view of outside & of course exposed brick and/or dark wood.

Drum roll please...

Jadis
42 Rivington St. (between Forsyth St. & Eldridge St.)

This is hands-down my favorite space in the city. Lovely exposed brick, olde world lanterns, affordable yet comprehensive wine list and best of all - a little outside area that is small and cozy, yet looks out over a grassy courtyard so you get a sense of space. While all their food appears to be yummy, I recommend the cheese plate & especially their bowl of olives. They roll them in some sort of pesto situation that makes them delicious all on their own.

La Lanterna di Vittorio (or just "La Lanterna" if your texting someone)
129 MacDougal St. (between 3rd and 4th Streets off of Washington Square Park)

This New York City winebar is more of a restaurant, but they have such a lovely wine selection (not to mention the best cheese plate I’ve ever had) that I’ll call them a winebar anyway. You get to choose between about 10 or so cheeses and have anywhere between two to six selections with this divine herbed flat bread. Yes please. They have a fireplace, a glass-roofed patio & a downstairs jazz bar. The location is also perfect for a post-meal stroll through Washington Square Park.

Winebar @ Vintage New York
482 Broome St. (Corner of Broome & Wooster, entrance to Winebar on Wooster)

One of the great things about Winebar, despite its very confusing name, is the over 200 wines available by the glass. Since it’s affiliated with the Vintage New York wine shop, all retail wines are available for sipping. If it’s late night and you’re stuck needing a last minute bottle to bring to a party, you may also purchase wine at the retail rate until the restaurant closes at midnight. Handy, huh? You also get to feel very good about yourself, because all Winebar wines, cheeses and produce are from local growers & dairies. Raise your glass to minimizing your carbon footprint!

Donna Da Vine
378 Atlantic Ave. (Between Hoyt St. & Bond St. in Brooklyn)

For those who want to get out of Manhattan (or rather stay in Brooklyn, depending on your point of view) cruise by this lovely little neighborhood winebar. Great cheese & olive plates (seeing a trend here?) plus a great wine list with some really unusual selections. The groovy staff are laid back & have no problem guiding you through with zero pretension.

Honor our forefathers & foremothers who suffered many hardships for our right and privilege to enjoy The Winebar. Pour yourself into your flapper dress and grab your stole. This is our week people, so go forth and celebrate!

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