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"A new wine bar called Skin Contact may be opening on the Lower East Side: Eben Lillie and partners Stefanie Djie and Salma Zerreih have applied for a liquor license for the previously vacant space at 76 Orchard St. The name references a type of wine production where the skins are not removed, and the proposal submitted to Manhattan Community Board 3 describes a 38-seat wine bar that will also serve beers as well as “finger food,” pastries, and cold cuts. It’s still in early development, so stay tuned for updates." - Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya