Upper East Side Wine Bars

Organic

1522 First Ave. 10075
Cross Streets:  79th & 80th St.
212-249-5009

Hours: Daily 5pm-Midnight

Opened in the Fall of 2010, from the owners behind Blossom (and sharing its chef), comes a fully vegan, organic wine bar.  Highlighting both local and international wines, most of which will be organic, and also include kosher selections.  There are interesting offerings by the bottle or glass, including a crisp Gruner Veltliner from Austria, a rustic Cotes du Rhone, and even a French sparking. (Updates to come on wine selection.)

The bistro will feature a tapas selection that will include skewers, empanadas, bruschetta, vegan cashew cheeses to pair with the wines.  Plan to see other intriguing sans meat food dishes such as vegan “seafood” risotto made with seaweed, Shephard’s Pie and lobster mushrooms to go with your wine options of the evening.