September 24, 2009

Cork Dallas

Indie wine shop and bar with select small bites like cured meats and stinky cheese. Low-end to luxury bottles line the space. Check out the super-cool tasting menu that lets you pick your poison by computer.

  Cityplace, Food & Drink, After Work, Private Parties

September 8, 2009

The Butcher Shop Boston

Don’t fill up on the bread, butter, and honey the folks here will give you as you mull over the menu and daily specials. You’ll need to save room for the leg of lamb, ricotta gnudi, and fried green tomatoes.

  South End, Food & Drink, Celebrity Chef, Meatheads

September 8, 2009

The Upholstery Store New York

Austrian chef Kurt Gutenbrunner’s cozy wine bar a few doors down from Wallse. The focus is vinos from around the world — for an average $7 a glass. No kitchen, but snacks are available: saucisson; paté; Murray’s cheeses; and, upon request, take-out from Wallse.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Cozy, Light Bites

September 8, 2009

Bar Carrera New York

Simple, cozy, concrete bar with high stools, small Basque plates, and plenty of strawberry sangria.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Late Night, Light Bites

September 8, 2009

Vintage Wine Bar Philadelphia

  Center City, Food & Drink, Popped Collars, Worth the Wait