Ernie’s Wine Bar
Permanently Closed
Natural wine bar with Basque snacks, foie gras toast, and cheesecake
Natural wine bar with Basque snacks, foie gras toast, and cheesecake
"Popping in for a drink at Ernie’s Wine Bar on the Lower East Side is, admittedly, a bit of a strange experience. The bar is not only an auxiliary dining room to Basque restuarant , but it's also part of their open kitchen. So while you’re enjoying a glass of Spanish natural wine (between $13-18 by the glass), you'll have to watch plates of food you can’t have getting prepared. But, you can order from a very short menu of tasty tapas for outrageously low prices. The $7 saucy Shrimp Bravas are a nice skewer, a giant plate of fries with bravas sauce are $8, and a bowl of creamy risotto with idiazabal cheese and chanterelles cost just $5. The pièce de résistance? Foie gras toast that costs less than a pack of gum. Keep in mind Ernie's is only open Wednesday through Friday. " - Will Hartman
"The people behind Lower East Side favorite Ernesto’s now have a wine bar right next door. At Ernie’s, you can eat pintxos, olive toasts, and other Basque snacks alongside magnums of natural wine—and they’re also hosting various pop-ups and events. The bar is currently open on limited days: check their Instagram before going." - Will Hartman, Willa Moore
"Ernie’s is a new wine bar on the Lower East Side with an abbreviated pintxo menu." - Emma Orlow
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