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

The Otheroom New York

Tiny and dark West Village wine and beer bar serves a low-key crowd of date-nighters and regular ale aficionados.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Laid Back, Romantic

September 8, 2009

D.O.C. Wine Bar New York

Cozy and friendly Brooklyn wine bar goes Italian with formaggi selections of ricotta salanta and unripened mozzarella alongside panini, crostini, and salad choices to keep you noshing late into the night.

  Brooklyn, Food & Drink, Cozy, Good for Groups

December 7, 2006

Cafe Epistrophy New York

Loitering is encouraged at this (so very) Italian cafe and wine bar run by a hipster Sardinian couple with a love for jazz and serious cooking skills (by way of convection oven). The stage is the best seat in the house.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Artsy, Brunch

September 8, 2009

'Ino New York

Cozy, quick bites start with wild panini and bruschetta combos. Extensive wine list to match. Truffled egg toast at 2 a.m.? Yes, please.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Bar Menu, Breakfast

October 29, 2007

Bacaro New York

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Birthday Parties, Good for Groups