Address: | 155 Varick St, New York, NY 10013, USA |
Phone: | +1 212-608-0555 |
Site: | citywinery.com |
Rating: | 4.1 |
Working: | 11:30AM–11PM 11:30AM–11PM 11:30AM–11PM 11:30AM–11PM 11:30AM–11PM 5–11PM 11:30AM–11PM |
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Joshua Bilmes
This is a way overdue THANK YOU to City Winery for our wedding on May 24, 2014. Words simply cannot express the appreciation that I have for all the effort put forth by your team to make our day extra special. I worked very closely with Amanda and Emily through the process who always were available to answer all my phone calls (sometimes multiple times per day!!), and reassured me that everything would go perfectly…which it did! When we arrived at the CW, we were running a little late and the guests had already arrived. Without hesitation, the team knew to sneak me through the wine cellar and keep me out of sight! The ceremony was flawless, and when it was over, my husband and I were able to spend some quality time together before cocktail hour. CW set the suite up with drinks and appetizers that were being served and we had a personal assistant to get us anything we needed. Once the reception started, Emily kept right on track with the timeline we put together. The dinner was seriously the BEST wedding food ever. I have been told soooo many times that they would return to the Winery just to eat those braised short ribs with polenta. Even the salmon was a huge hit, and not dried out like it usually is when you order fish in large quantities. We also opted for the cake from Tribeca Treats which was just fabulous! A few days out from the wedding, we ordered the wine with custom labels, which our guests have repeatedly said how much they enjoyed it – they were a huge hit and so glad we included this touch! I simply cannot say enough for how perfectly everything was, and how wonderful the entire team continues to be to us. They even sent an extremely sweet gift to us last week, more than 3 months later! I still keep in touch with the team there and know we will be returning soon for a concert or two! They really went above and beyond to make our day so extra special. If you are considering a wedding at this venue, you shouldn’t even think twice! It fulfilled our every wish, and hope it will be perfect for you as well
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Maria G
My first experience with City Winery was this past Thursday. I was there to see the wonderful Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze fame. The show started at 8 but we arrived @ 6 because we wanted to have dinner beforehand. I loved the place as soon as I walked in. It seemed like a very well organized place. The atmosphere is very inviting and cozy. I would highly suggest to NOT get a square table seat. They seem very cramped. I was on a bar stool next to the staircase on one of those round tables. Excellent view with a lot of freedom. As a patron on her way to the bathroom said, "You guys have the best seats in the house!" The food menu for concert nights isnt very big. Just a few scattered items. I started out with the City Winery Cabernet which was so smooth and fantastic. Bit on the expensive side, though. They had someone going around with samples of other house made wines. They were great as well. The regular bar drinks are modestly priced and were all great. Had the Pan Fried Chicken, buffalo mozzarella flat bread and tried a piece of steak that my brother had. Everything was so satisfyingly delicious. Everything came out very fast as well. Some of the servers didnt seem to quite know what they were doing and/or looked like they didnt even want to be there. The service was fast and attentive nonetheless. The sound is spot on. The bathrooms are nice and clean. The slanted sink is very weird. Great people, great food, great drinks and great music. Cant ask for a better time than that! I cant wait to go back to City Winery! Lastly, go with a fat wallet. Itll be half empty by the time you leave. In my opinion, so worth it!
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John Tomarchio
I went to City Winery last night to hear Rob Fulks. The menu posted in the window gave me the false impression of bar food and wine-on-tap -- I even tried to talk my friends into cocktails first at Up & Up. But I’m glad I was overruled, because it turned out that the admittedly limited menu was executed with gourmet sensitivity, and there was an extensive and intelligent wine portfolio to complement the wines by-the-glass. My Etna Rosso was simply delicious (Feudo di Mezzo Il Quadro delle Rose, Terre Nere 2014), and I was prepared to contemn the Pinot Noir reduction with my lamb chops, but ate it up instead. Table service was conscientious and amiable the evening long (we started ordering dinner at 6 and the concert went from 8pm to 10:30); the sommelier was perhaps more wholehearted than on target (are you sure that Ravello Falanghina saw oak?), but I felt nonetheless encouraged to keep ordering the evening long. Rob Fulks seemed to me in great form, and he exhilarated the crowd with signature virtuosity, along with his back-up fiddler. Fulks can’t help but bite the hand that feeds him, but being as disarming as disingenuous, his wit and accent cover multiple sins of meanness toward the people he sings about, the people he sings to, and himself. Such a love-hate relationship with reality presented with such dulcid voice and hillbilly gentility entertains before it offends. He was followed by AJ Croce, whom I’ve never heard before. Seemed an odd couple, to me, at any rate.
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danielle m
We were just there to see Bob Mould and the ambiance cant be beat (plus he is everything ❤). It was intimate and very cozy...perhaps too cozy. Everyone is packed in like sardines. Yes, thats typical in the city, but it was really uncomfortable. We were seated at a table clearly meant for 2 with another couple and our backs to the stage...so your trying to watch a show AND eat which is really not possible. We ended up turning our chairs around during an intermission which worked out better. Turning around here and there for bites of food was better than missing the entertainment. The food was tasty though. $20 for a personal sized Flatbread Pizza, but its the city so inflated prices are to be expected. We did not attempt using the restroom until after the show was over. The best way I can describe the struggle is to imagine you have the window seat on an airplane and have to get up. Your average movie theater or MSG is easier to navigate. The idea of this place is really awesome. You just need to make more room for people so we are comfortable and have breathing room. Perhaps sell less tickets. I KNOW, LESS PROFITS! How dare I?
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Lady Ace
Lapin and I came here last Sunday for a late brunch at the Barrel Room. When, we arrived the manager/hostess was a bit irritated and annoyed at her employees and she had a visible annoyed look on her face. Personally, if you are irate at your employees --- do not show it in front of paying customers. We were seated and our server came out a bit distressed. It could be that they were hosting a reunion in the space next door. Lapin and I did a wine flight for a bit of a boozy brunch. Lapin ordered the Smoke Salmon Benedict and I got the Buffalo Mozzarella. Our food took almost 45 minutes to come. Lapins Salmon dish was delicious but it came out lukewarm and the bread was stiff. My flatbread was an utter mess. It was greasy, soggy and stupidly cold. When, I told the waitress she didnt do much to amend the situation (and also didnt accept our OpenTable Reservation). The service was horrendous and food was too cold to even enjoy. Perhaps, we came during a busy day but I am in no rush to find out if that is the case.