Vintage New York

So I haven’t been to their bar section yet, just to buy many many bottles wine, but I love this place. I t is a short walk from my office, and I love picking up a few bottles of wine on my way home. The staff is so helpful and I love that all the wine is local.

May 2008 update: ahh, Common Sense finally rang a bell in their ears. They upped the price from $ 10 to $ 15 for any 5 pours. Nevertheless, the price still rocks for what you’re getting. Plus, the pricey bottle of cab we ordered from was running pretty low, so the girl just poured us full glasses and killed it.
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My first time here was right after I chopped off ALL of my hair. I was feeling naked and on that particularly breezy day, I felt so so vulnerable. As I walked past Vintage, I saw that they had wine tastings and I connected the dots immediately…
Alcohol — –feel better — -haircut smaircut — -alcohol — feel better…
$ 10 to choose any 5 pours! I had two whites, two reds and a sparkler to cleanse my palate before I left. They have some expensive bottles to try… makes the $ 10 totally worth it.
I’ve been here maybe 3 or 4 times since. Each time I get the same girl behind the bar who is cute and lovely and informative. I highly recommend this place even for a quickie amidst shopping in Soho. Walk in, try some great wines, and leave feelin fine. Now how could that be a bad thing???

I really love this place. All wines from the fabulous Empire State, and honestly, it’s the best of the best selection. Really chill and always a great, relaxed crowd.
The small plates are delish and really reasonably priced. Dimly lit, intimate, and perfect for a date or to catch up with your best girlfriends. Also great for large groups! Love it!

Lady love was the theme of our St. Patrick’s Day Ladies Night Out. Vintage was the perfect spot. In fact, Vintage may be the perfect spot for any type of intimate event — dates, meeting the parents, a good afternoon chat. My two friends and I went for an early evening celebration and I was thoroughly impressed with the place.
Vintage is not too loud but not silent, cozy but open. The layout is great with two levels, the second level overlooking the wine selection from the store. The staff is attentive and knowledgeable. The wines (I myself did not partake aside from a few sips of port) were delicious according to my friends. They each had a tasting flight and enjoyed them immensely.
On to the food. We decided to split the flatbread pizza, the cheese platter, and the ravioli. The pizza was exactly what I was looking for — delicious crust and cheesy with not too much garlic. I did not partake in the cheese platter either, but was assured that the cheese selection was impeccable. My friend is a Vermont native, and truly appreciates good cheese. She was glad to know such fine cheeses were made in NY. The ravioli was the only misstep in our adventure. It was good (had a nice flavour, although perhaps a bit too subtle) but as one of the most expensive entrees on the menu ($ 15) I expected more than 4 ravioli. The other dishes were well-​sized and great for sharing, but I was disappointed in the ravioli.
My friends each got a dessert port and I dove into the 5 borough ice cream platter. WOW! Each flavour was distinct and delightful. The first I tried was baklava ice cream — it had pieces of baklava in it! It was my favourite. I tried the amaretto next — the flavour was perfect. The third flavour gave me a bit of a jolt. After I took a spoonful of the chocolate ice cream my mouth heats up and I get the distinct taste of peppers. I looked at my tasting guide to see I’ve just eaten chocolate with habanera peppers! There was a mexican chocolate taste to it followed up with a peppery aftertaste. Not being a big fan of peppers, I was surprised that I enjoyed this. I tried the cappuccino next. The flavour was definitely accurate, which unfortunately turned me off as I do not like the flavour of coffee. The last flavour was the Staten Island landfill flavour. Going to school in SI I definitely appreciate when the forgotten borough is included in things :-) This ice cream had cherries and chocolate but was basically described as a sundae all rolled into one ice cream. Very good.
Overall, my Vintage experience was fantastic. I could not have asked for better company, conversation, or a better setting. Even though I myself do not care for wine, I definitely can appreciate the experience and the food is good enough that I didn’t feel I was missing out on the main event. I would give 4.5 stars, but that’s not an option. Vintage is JUST short of 5 stars in my book. Ladies Night was a total success!

This is one of my all time favorite restaurants. The food is great and you can order a large amount from the menu to share with the table for not too much money and they have an excellent wine tasting menu– you can get three glasses of different wine pairings for $ 12 or less. the staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable on wines. and the place is so clean and open and airy. love it.

This place is pretty sweet. They showcase only New York wines, but house a wide wine selection ranging from sparkling wines to dessert wines. I came here with a few friends and just hung out at the tasting bar for about 2 hours and chatted with the knowledgeable and cute bartender. You can even order a cheese plate to supplement your tasting experience. I think this is actually a great place for a first date.

Fantastic wine store and bar that features wines from New York. What a gem this place is. The wine bar offers tasty food ranging from cheese plates to a decadent chocolate cake that’s to die for. The store offers an incredible assortment of wines — and it’s open on Sundays which makes it easier for procrastinators looking to bring a bottle to a Sunday dinner party.