The Daughter

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"Created by wine and culinary expert Marissa Goldstein (who trained at two-Michelin-starred Blue Hill at Stone Barns), the Daughter champions boutique businesses and honors agricultural systems with an extensive library of new- and old-world wines, including more than 120 organic, low-intervention, and sulfite-free varieties from across the globe. Set just outside the upscale neighborhood of Leaside, the minimalist sanctuary offers a tasting bar, cocktail and beer program, a bottle shop, and private event space. To pair with the sips, Goldstein offers seasonal, tapas-style shared plates (an homage to her school days in Barcelona) that include local and imported charcuterie, undulating folds of fresh ricotta and hot honey on house challah, and sandwiches like mortadella sliders finished with showers of aged goat cheese. In the evening, expect more substantial plates, such as littleneck clams infused with spinach cream, chile, and fennel or sticky short ribs with nutty sunchoke puree. Vibe check: The Daughter is one of the most chic wine bars in the city, with minimalist sculptural style such that it feels like eating in a modern art gallery." - Tiffany Leigh