Moving an Upper East Side Wine Institution

Sherry-Lehmann Wines & Spirits, before their move this weekend.Photo: Getty Images
"So he came by, and you know he never really said a lot, so he walked in, and he’s standing meditating over the bottles." Warhol asked to sign a few magnums, which sold immediately. "I made a deal with him, and he came here and signed about 50 bottles," said Aaron. "This was in 1977. These bottles still go up for auction for a fortune today." Other celebrities to attend the shop over the years regularly include Cary Grant, Anthony Quinn, and Zero Mostel, who "used to jump behind the counter and pretend he was a salesperson." "Chevy Chase to this day is a wonderful customer, but he got his start working at Sherry-Lehmann," said Aaron. "He drove a truck for us." Aw, that's cute. And a little scary. —Marcy Swingle

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