Sarah C.
Yelp
Mount Carmel has really benefited from their move across 187th St. Their new location is much bigger and more open, with a very spacious feel. It really is a nice upscale shop now, and they are definitely doing their best to appeal to weekenders with their Saturday afternoon wine and cheese tastings. I stopped in one weekend and they had tasty olive bread from Madonia and some nice little cheese cubes. The sommelier was dressed to the nines, but I was more impressed by his friendly demeanor and impressive wine knowledge. He insisted we try a red, a white and a rose wine, though I suspect he knew we weren't planning on purchasing anything at the moment. When I have come in to buy wine, I have found the staff to be knowledgeable and helpful, and together we have always been able to strike a good balance between affordability and quality. I suspect the wine shop on the corner of Arthur and 185th might be cheaper, but Mt. Carmel is a much nicer and more welcoming establishment. If you are planning a food shopping trip to Arthur Avenue, I suggest you round out your day by purchasing a bottle of wine here.