Came here over the weekend looking for a nice pinot gris. They didn't have any -- OK, that's fine,…read moreit's often tough to find. But I'm taking off a star because the very nice, helpful salesperson told me that gris and grigio are the same, just from different countries. I later found out that they are not -- they are similar but absolutely not the same. Still, this place has a huge selection and nice staff, so I'll be back.

I have been coming to Empire State of Wine from before it was in it's current location (it used to…read morebe on 20th street a few blocks down) and have absolutely loved every interaction with Eddy and his team. Even though I moved uptown, I still order online from ESOW with a high level of frequency because the finds are unique. ESOW introduced me to Nicolas Maillart, one of my favorite champagnes now, at a price point under $40 - they were directly importing it, today because Kermit Lynch is importing it and not Eddy the wine is over $70 everywhere! This wine shop will introduce you to wines that you won't be able to stop talking about, won't be able to stop buying, and most importantly will love drinking with every occasion. Make sure you sign up for the e-mail list as there are some stellar deals in there, especially on wines you aren't going to be able to get anywhere else in the country because they've been directly imported by the man himself: Eddy!

Knowledgeable staff and great selections especially given the size of the store. This wine shop is…read morea neighborhood gem!

Extremely poor service, and Kaare--who I believe is the owner--clearly does not care. Earlier…read morecomments about condescension now make sense. If I could give zero stars, I would. I ordered wine to be shipped to Atlanta, which was supposed to go out in October. They said it shipped, but I never received it. I had to reach out to them myself, and I received no explanation or apology. They eventually told me they'd have to reassemble the order and ship it again. I was assured that everything would be fine because they still had the requested wines and vintages. Then I got a call from Sabrina, letting me know that one of the wines was no longer available. She asked if that was acceptable to substitute an alternate similar wine, and I said fine. I'm a wine collector and study wine, so vintages matter to me--even if this wasn't an order of grand cru wines. The total order was $399.08, so not extravagant, but still important to me. The first time they charged me $57 for shipping. When they finally shipped the wine in January, the charge was $75. When I pointed out that this was unfair--since I had never received the original shipment and had to chase them to make it right--I was told, essentially, "we're not in charge of shipping." That's what I was told. Regardless, that response is in poor taste, especially since I had to reach out multiple times, by phone and email just to get the wine I never received. Good customer service would have meant honoring the original shipping charge--even if they had to absorb a few dollars. On top of that, they substituted two vintages, despite my order explicitly specifying which vintages I had requested. When I brought this up with Kaare, the owner, and explained that most wine buyers would not appreciate a vintage substitution--especially after all that had already gone wrong--his response was: "These aren't expensive wines. You should just drink them and enjoy them." That's not what I call customer service. To me, this is the equivalent of going to a restaurant, ordering a prime filet mignon, and being served something else--without being told. Maybe the substitute is good too, but I should be informed ahead of time and given the option to decline. That's basic respect for the customer. What made me really unhappy is that I sent multiple emails to the business--one week after delivery, then again a month later, then two months later--and never got a response. I left message with the staff to call me back and no return call occurred. Is that good customer service? From a customer's standpoint, it's not even about the wine anymore--it's about the principle of responding, of caring, of doing something to make it right. I would have been satisfied with something as simple as a $20 credit on the increased shipping charge. But no credit, no apology, and no acknowledgment that they substituted wines I never agreed to receive. In hindsight, I should have simply demanded they take the wine back when I received the incorrect order. But I didn't realize I was dealing with a business that treats its customers this way. Buyer beware! They will respond to this email but all the facts have been presented and any defense on their part will be whitewashing how a customer is treated. I am in customer service business, so I know how to treat people. Michael J. Atlanta, Georgia

Came here for a Spritz Masterclass. Tickets were 45$ each and you left with a bottle of Prosecco…read more My friend and I had a great time, Chris kept the class fun and informative. Little history, little tasting notes, lots of spritz and lots of fun. Afterwards, you also got 10% off any liquor you purchase at the store. And they have a bar and eatery on the next floor, where you got happy hour prices for the night.

Great event! I learned about the Drumshanbo cocktail tasting through Hudson Yards emails. Signed up…read moreand was so happy I did. Learning about this Irish gin was a pleasure. Met some great people and had a wonderful time. I think pulling the large table out to the center of the room would have been helpful, but the dialogue was entertaining and the attendees were fun to get to know. I won a beautiful Jackalope cocktail shaker by knowing Baileys as an answer, and gave it away to someone who seemed to want it way more than i needed it. A good time was had. I plan to come back to other Ana events in the future.

Went here for the first time the food was delicious didn't get a chance to take photos of the…read morebefore y the food was so good but I managed. The service was great and very nice and clean establishment. I will definitely come back again. The food was amazing as well as the wine

We attended a private event here and it was very spacious. The decor is beautiful with a plant…read morewall. There were 2 bars set up with quick service. The buffet choices were delicious especially the pralines!

GREAT selection of wine. They have various imported wines you will not find in a regular liquor…read morestore. They has a great selection of wine from Georgia. The female cashier who assisted me was very knowledgeable.

Let me start of by saying that Addictive Boutique Winery is a true hidden gem in Jackson Heights!!…read morePatrick and Francisco are always on hand to answer any wine questions you might have and assist in choosing wines that fit you preference and budget. These guys are very friendly and have phenomenal customer service. Every time I walk in I'm treated like family! Unlike other places this wine store actually feels like one. It's filled with many, many different wines local and around the world anywhere from cheap, mid-price and high end! It is also beautifully decorated with a table in the middle that's used when they do wine tastings usually Friday and Saturday which I hear are awesome! You can find wines from local wineries as well as international wines; from what I found out they carry South American wines from Chile, Argentina, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay; European wines from Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Georgia, Portugal, Croatia, Slovenia, and Greece and also South African wines. Now that's what I call a wine store! Also they carry vegan wines! As I'm writing this review I'm enjoying a Alta Pavina Pago La Pavina 2009 wine I just purchased at their store and it's amazing! If you like wine you will definitely love this place! They also have a reward program you can enroll in! Don't forget to check out their Addictive Wine and Tapas Bar which Is located right across the street, you will thank me later! Enjoy!

This place is such a vibe! They have cocktails on tap and plenty of places to sit but you'll really…read morewant to be on the dance floor jamming out to the great music they play.

I stumbled into this bar on accident with a friend and I'm so glad we did. The prices here are…read moreinsanely good for NYC!! This bar is unique and gorgeous inside, the bartender is friendly, and the mocktails were delicious and cheap. We also came during happy hour and 2 mocktails ended up totaling $8. I'm obsessed with this place and i will be back

Venue is hyper-political, which is fine if that's your entertainment and identity, but it's…read moreexhausting and inescapable these days when you just wanna escape to fun for one freaking second. Drinks are fine, if overpriced. I'd say the crowd is grear for the 35+ artkid crowd. Will not go out of my way to come back in this economy, but would stop by on the rare chance I'm in the neighborhood and vibes were more good times and music for all

The staff was really nice and the vibes were great on a Friday night. Awesome music, clean bathroom…read moregood drinks. Place is good for a pre game or even just a night for drinks

Solid Makgeolli tasting spot! If you've only had the really sweet makgeolli at Korean restaurants,…read morethis is completely different -- it's not diluted and tastes like actual alc, but still good! The food dishes were also quite solid. I got the lychee cocktail and it was pretty good! Some of their cocktails are quite strong, like the banana milk one. We got the mala pasta dish and it was quite interesting and pretty delicious! I personally did not try the makgeolli flight but friends said it was good.

Pub vibes night at a Makgeolli bar. Always a soju fan but have to give a chance to another popular…read moreKorean pub drink. Buying by the bottle is great but this place brews real Makgeolli. Right by the water in Greenpoint Brooklyn so it's a bit further walk from the subway. Despite this, Hana is popular and can be challenging to get seats especially on a Friday night. Reservations are highly recommended. Only open for 3 days, so Saturdays and Sundays, best to enjoy the daytime peaceful speakeasy aesthetic vibes. Daytime vibes here is peaceful and volume level is for soft spoken customers. Night vibes is when I've tried is more relaxed, decent sound level pop music and more lax after a long work day. The bartenders were very great attending to mine and my Brooklyn loyal local on what to try. Based on our tastes, they recommended a good hard Makgeolli brew or with a cloudy dessert Makgeolli drink. Pub food portions are giant with variations of scallion pancakes, bulgogi bites and Mac and cheese fried tenders. Would get the Makgeolli flights after a non-busy work night. And make sure to give the time to savor each selection. Good pit stop and great for drivers to try out.

Nice little wine shop - great selection of wines and liquors and fair prices. Staff was friendly.read more

I always go to this little wine store when I'm in the area because it's so affordable and there's…read moreso much variety! Stopped in today and found out there is angry orchard rosé now! I love hard cider, and I love rosé, so obviously I was very excited. Price was very reasonable! Definitely check out Craigie if you're around!

City Winery has a little pop up wine garden at Rockefeller Center, and I stopped by last weekend…read morewhen I wanted a drink in the area. They're open from 1-10pm (weather permitting) and have a menu of 8 wines on tap by the glass, growler, or magnum; 3 sparkling wines by the glass or bottle; 3 winter hot beverages (mulled wine, winter sangria, and spiked cider); 3 mimosas; six beers or ciders (1 that is NA); and several NA options (hot cider, hot cocoa, coffee, tea, NA fizzes, juices, etc.). They have several tables and winter domes. I visited on a Saturday afternoon in March and it wasn't busy (it was cold out). They were playing great music, and it was a great place to relax and peoplewatch for a bit. Also, the service was really great and friendly at the bar. Not a bad place for a drink!

Great outdoor location right in the center of the Plaza. We planned ahead with a reservation when…read moreplanning the trip, it was well worth it. I was impressed with the wine selection and attentive service.