Demo
Restaurant · West Village ·
Creative European small plates and natural wines in intimate setting
Creative European small plates and natural wines in intimate setting
"At night, this coffee shop turns into a wine-and-small-plates spot, serving artistically sliced raw diver scallops with herb gremolata, and lobster au poivre by candlelight. The upbeat, eclectic playlist works even harder than the staff’s forearm tattoos to make Demo feel cool, so head here when you need a glass of natural wine and satisfying nduja cavatelli with a side of scene." - team infatuation
"At night, this coffee shop turns into a wine-and-small-plates spot, serving artistically sliced raw diver scallops with herb gremolata, and lobster au poivre by candlelight. The upbeat, eclectic playlist works even harder than the staff’s forearm tattoos to make Demo feel cool, so head here when you need a glass of natural wine and satisfying nduja cavatelli with a side of scene. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah
"I see Demo among the restaurants that have taken up the kind of bold, sometimes challenging approach to small-plate cooking that Cervo’s started." - Robert Sietsema
"At a new-wave wine bar that opened in February at 34 Carmine Street, chef Quang “Q” Nguyen and beverage director Jacob Nass run a short but stimulating menu with distinctive wines by the glass in the $15–$18 range; I appreciate that the pair lean into seafood and offer a focused, affordable wine-by-the-glass program." - Melissa McCart
"Just steps away from the vibrant and occasionally ostentatious restaurant scene on Bleecker street in New York's West Village, you'll notice Demo nestled nearby at 34 Carmine Street with a storefront that exudes a quieter charm. However, upon stepping inside this establishment, which transforms from a daytime market-cafe to a wine bar at night, you'll uncover the newest hidden gem of West Village. Led by chef Quang “Q” Nguyen and beverage director Jacob Nass, Demo transcends the label of being merely a wine bar; it represents a dedication to innovation forged from years of expertise and a passion for reshaping the dining experience." - Ty Gaskins