Feature

Wining, Dining

Where to take the oenophile in your life? The lists at these restaurants are as impressive as the chow.

By Robin Raisfeld & Rob Patronite
Published May 21, 2005

1. Cru
A Bouley grad in the kitchen, and a 65,000-bottle dream of a cellar.
24 Fifth Ave., at 9th St. 212-529-1700

2. Veritas
Two serious collectors opened this restaurant when they realized you can’t take it with you—“it” being a 3,000-bottle collection.
43 E. 20th St., nr. Park Ave. S.; 212-353-3700

3. The View
Wine guru Kevin Zraly had a hand in the New York State–centric wine list at this restaurant on the 47th floor of the Marriott Marquis.
1535 Broadway, nr. 46th St.; 212-704-8900

4. The Tasting Room
Where exactly does this tiny small-plates spot stash its selection of more than 300 American wines?
72 E. 1st St., nr. First Ave.; 212-358-7831

5. Sparks
Tony and Carmela Soprano would feel at home at this storied steakhouse. Management takes personal pride in the wine list, which classifies the voluminous bottlings of Bordeaux by vintage.
210 E. 46th St., nr. Third Ave.; 212-687-4855