A King Co-Owner Opens an Intimate Chinese American Wine Bar | Eater NY
"Opening on Friday, June 6 at 15-17 Doyers Street, this intimate 24-seat wine bar is a personal project from an owner who named it as an homage to her late sister. It aims for a casual, walk-in-friendly wine-bar vibe that complements nearby BYOB celebratory spots rather than competing with wok-heavy neighbors; the focus is on delicate Chinese techniques like steaming and braising that pair well with wine. Working in an all-electric, compact kitchen, the chef (a Mission Chinese alum) and the team built an edited menu of fewer than 15 dishes—highlights include hand-rolled cat’s ear noodles with lamb braised in cumin and tomato, specials that might riff on Taiwanese three-cup preparations, a chrysanthemum salad dressed mostly with tea blended with vinegar, and house-made sesame shaobing served with butter. Bottle storage and the wine program were carefully planned by the wine director, and desserts lean playful and nostalgic, from guava shaved ice to an eight-treasure pudding with sticky toffee and vanilla ice cream." - Emma Orlow
