| OUR FAVORITE NEW YORK RETAILERS: |
| Grand Harvest Wines |
212-682-5855 |
33 Grand Central Terminal
New York, NY 10017
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Beekman Liquors
Beekmanliquors.com |
212-759-5857 |
500 Lexington between 47th and 48th
Manhattan
Barbara Dariff loves wines of minerality and regularly
picks us out mixed cases of Sancerre and other goodies.-CRS |
Red, White and Bubbly
redwhiteandbubbly.com |
718-636-9463 |
211-213 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn
"Yes, we have no Kendall-Jackson!" The ultra-knowledgeable
Darrin Siegfried specializes in eclectic wines of top quality.-CRS |
| MANHATTAN RESTAURANTS: |
| Gotham Bar & Grill |
212-620-0181 |
12 East 12th Street New York, NY 10003
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| The Tasting Room |
212-358-7831 |
72 East First Street New York, NY 10003
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The Oyster Bar
www.oysterbarny.com |
212-490-6650 |
in Grand Central Station
Ever since Jackie Onasis accomplished her vision to restore
this New York City icon to its regal marbled glory, the
Oyster Bar has provided the freshest and widest selection
of oysters in the known universe. Its huge, well-chosen
and reasonably priced wine list is equally unexpected, as
is the know- ledgeable wait staff. At $4.75, the chowder
is one of New York's great bargains.-CRS |
Tocqueville
www.tocquevillerestaurant.com |
212-647-1515 |
15 E. 15th Street, downtown
The quiet, tranditional elegance of Tocque- ville does
not prepare one for the hip creativity of its cuisine and
eclectic top-of- the-line wine list. The food is always
a delight to the eye, and often arrestingly delicious, and
always subtle, with great finesse. Our favorite waiter,
David, exemplifies a gracious and knowledgeable wait staff.-CRS |
Alain Ducasse
Website |
212-265-5200 |
Reservations one month in advance. Coats and
ties for gentlemen. Essex House, 155 W. 58th Street, New York,
NY 10019
If you are among the tine elite whose main problem is
spending well your limited time and well-earned income and
you haven't discovered Alain Ducasse, you simply aren't
applying yourself to the problem! Master Sommalier André
Compeyre develops personal relationships with his vintners.
His is the only wine list we know of that features the artists
names along with their oeuvres. Service is impeccable. Dinners
are exquisite. A wonderful dining experience.-CRS |
Zoë
www.zoerest.com |
212-966-6722 |
90 Prince Street; Soho, New York, NY 10012
We find the quality of all that's dished up at Zoë to
be consistently at the top of offerings in Manhattan in
this price category (moderate and affordable). The casual
hip bistro atmosphere is both energizing and relaxing and
we love the down-to-earth knowledgeability of the staff
and the chic presentations and ambiance.
The wine list always includes several dozen eclectic selections
by the glass or half-glass, backed up by a well-organized
collection of half and full bottles that read like a magazine
of cult winery "current events." Reservations recommended-CRS |
| New York Wine Shops: |
Vino 100 (Orange County)
www.vino100newburgh.com |
845 725-7680 |
21 Front Street on the Waterfront
Newburgh, NY |
Vino 100 (Westchester County)
www.vino100whiteplains.com |
914 949-VINO |
171 E. Post Rd.
White Plains, NY 10601
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