PJ Wine, Inc.

This prices are good however i could get better prices via internet Since all my orders are over 12 bottles, i will get free delivery If you go to the store the employee do not pack the bottle and in my case I have bags and they did not pack - By the time I finish putting the 14 bottles of wine in the shopping cart - one of the wine bottle broke the top was untouched - they did not replaced the bottle- they said the vendor will not refund Is not just the price of the wine - is is the attitude of the so call store manager The customer service is not good

I was excited to try this place, but I won’t be returning. I’ve experienced profiling every time I’ve entered the store. Staff have followed me while I browsed, and even while I purchased a bottle or two, something I imagine most customers do without issue. I’ve been followed through the aisles and all the way to the register where they stand guard. Sadly, profiling is expected in certain neighborhoods. But when Black and Brown people do it to each other, we’ve truly lost the plot. No one deserves to be treated with suspicion for existing in a space. This practice is not only unwelcoming, it’s racist.

I find PJs to be very reasonable with economy today and the service is great. Excellent customer service. I recommend PJ’s anytime and it’s worth the travel.

Great selection and prices. I ordered online for delivery in Manhattan, and my wine came just as the folks I spoke with on the phone said it would.

There is a huge selection of wines and spirits at nice prices available. If your choice is on a shelf that's too high help is readily available. It's worth the trip from downtown Manhattan to Inwood.

There's always women behind the counter who seem like they're only there to goof around. Service could be better and more attentive. It's giving colorism and racism.

Prices are SUPER resonable. I come here all the, my co-workers send me to buy them items from here. Sometimes they have surprise sales.

This is my to-go location for spirits and liqueurs. I’m yet to not find the liquor I’ve been looking for and then some. Floor staff will easily point you towards what you are looking for if you ask. Their wine selection is a little bit rustic thought.

I've been coming to PJ Wine for almost a decade. As of late my experiences have consistently went downhill solely off of one individual. This individual is one of their security guards by the name of Pablo. EVERY time I walk in IF Pablo is there he surely finds his way next to me. He'll stay next to me throughout the majority of my shopping. I noticed this a few months ago but just brushed it off. Today when I walked in he was at the front door (typical for security). I make my way to the back wall as always because I prefer Prosecco and Rose (stocked on back wall). I'm having a phone conversation really not paying attention, look to my right and guess who's standing there?! Pablo! After selecting my 3 bottles I made my way over to him, asked if he's security which he confirmed then asked his name. I then made my way to the register, paid for my items because DUH I'm not a thief (I'm actually a wine club member of theirs) and spoke with the manager Cindy to complain. I've watched several people walk out with all different types of bottles which go unnoticed because he's so focused on me with my Prosecco and Rose. Hopefully Cindy will have a chat with him and today is the last time I'm stalked while shopping. When patronizing a business especially LOYALLY doing so the environment should be welcoming & inviting. I should never feel targeted and uncomfortable.

Creme of la creme of Inwood and wash heights as far as liquor. Esto si es filete en cuestion de alcohol. Crema de la crema.

This is a massive store and everything is here, something for everyone including a wide range of gins, sakes and ciders. Champagne selection was a little limited but overall an impressive collection. We had no need of service as we were grab and go but in a place this size helpful, knowledgeable and welcoming staff would almost certainly guarantee more sales for them. It's brightly lit and there are trolleys for your goods, the prices were slightly lower than we would find in Florida.

Best place in town. I live in the area and this place is so conveniently located. Their prices are excellent and the selection of wine and spirits is great. I recommend you to visit. They also have tastings a few times a month. The place is well organized and the waiting period to pay is short. The staff is willing to help you get in and out smoothly. They have a loyalty program and you accumulate points and you can use them during their annual customer appreciation week typically in February.

Great selection, terrible customer service. Even though this place is as convenient as you can get - a 2 block walk from my home - I always go elsewhere. Security: The last time I was there, the security guard immediately began to follow me because I had a shopping cart. He didn't speak English, so he just tried to grab my cart while he grunted at me. I gave him the cart which he placed next to all the other customers' bags at the entrance. He then proceeded to WALK AWAY a total of 10 times in the 10 minutes I was in the store. So basically, they don't want you to steal from them, but they have no problem if someone steals from YOU. I spent a lot less because there was no guarantee that my packages were safe. False advertising: Their website clearly states that if you buy 6 bottles, then you qualify for a 10% discount. After I chose 6 bottles of the same wine, the sales guy on the floor told me that I had to buy 12 bottles not 6 to qualify for the discount. See attached screen grab. Overall, it's always unpleasant to shop there, and I tend to go elsewhere, even if it means traveling an hour downtown to be treated better.

I have been a customer of this store for 20 years. Always amazed by the prices, selection and the incredible knowledge and willingness to help of the staff. Haven't been there in a while and the place has changed dramatically. Turned into a large alcohol store aimed at the neighborhood and less of a wine specialty warehouse like it used to be. Selection is limited, very few organic options. No wine specialist on the floor and when you get them down from their office they are not too keen to help or actually know the wines. "This one is pretty good" Very disappointed.

Pretty much has everything and anything you could need in the spirits and wine world. The Astor Place of Washington Heights. Well informed staff. Huge selection and very well maintained. Ramps for those big orders. A vintage and specialty selection that is excellent. A great find in uptown Manhattan.

We have been customers of PJ Wine for years, starting from our uptown days and even now when we've long since moved to Brooklyn. They have a seriously great selection of wine at consistently excellent prices. Their spirits selection isn't as comprehensive as some but the prices on what they DO stock in the spirit realm is always several dollars less expensive than anyplace else. Delivery is free over a certain price point and they deliver to Brooklyn, so we'll continue to be happy customers, particularly for their terrific wine selection, for years to come. Hot tip: search for TOP 100 or enthusiast or advocate (for wine advocate) or spectator to find some of their bottles with documented reviews. Makes it easier to find some hits from the lists.

I love coming Here. Very affordable and vast selection of wines and liquors. The only reason they don't receive 5 stars is because the parking around it is horrible (not their fault really) and YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN BAG OR YOUR BOTTLE WILL BREAK UPON LEAVING. The paper bags can not with hold any bottle, I highly recommend that you bring a reusable bag because according to their policy, anything that breaks after leaving the store they are not held accountable so no refunds or exchanges.

Great Prices! Huge selection...I have been coming here since they first opened up. They always have sales & nice gift sets during holidays!

I usually come here for my fave wines. This time i came here to get the usually. I saw extra couple of things and of course i had questions about it. Very rude cashier (shouldn't be dealing with customers or animals) treated me like i was a piece of crap! Not offering bags or even listening to us! I was very upset! Like my money wasn't worth it there. Usualmente vengo aca a comprar mis vinos favoritos. Esta vez tuve muy mala experiencia con la cajera. Muy gruñona y se veia no queria estar alli. Tuve preguntas de algunos artículos y la cajera muy desatenta nos ignoró. Cashier in lane number 1 around 4 pm saturday February 6, 2021 because in the receipt I couldn't find the name!

This place has the stuff you're looking for. If not, they have something for you to try or on sale. Unique items and reasonable prices. I have been consistently shopping from them for 4yrs and my only complaint is the staff & their sales. The women cashiers can be short, cold and uncaring. No welcoming attitude, no one around to make recommendations or remotely interested in customer service. They're there to check you out and that's it. Their "buy 3 wines get X % off sale" and "rewards" program is also bogus. I've yet to find the right combo (wines that end on .96, .97, or .98?) to get their famous discount and giving them your email doesn't get you points or anything. Other than that, great establishment.

One of the best liquor store on Inwood. They have a huge selections and the store is huge as well. Sometimes they have wine or ciders sampling their products. Usually that happens on the weekends so definitely try to stop by on those days if you're looking for something new to try. The lines move pretty quickly but on holidays it does get pretty crazy. The prices are very reasonable they even have specials and great prices. Lines are separate for cash and credit I would say the cash line moves faster since no one ever carries cash. I would also recommended in regards to the holidays go early if you want to avoid the lines. I love that they have everything here it's also nice and organize and spacious

Great selection, caishers are bit dismissive. But overall great store. I found a wide variety of alcohol for low prices. Plus there is a wholesale juice warehouse a few blocks up. #partyonabudget

Love, this place. It's a liquor warehouse thats has just about everything you may want. They also have random tasting of wine, scotch, cognac etc. The prices are personally to me unbeatable. They are always having something on sale. The people there are always willing to help you, but of course you have to ask for it, I guess cause it gets so busy in there. They have some exclusive finds that will make great gifts for someone if your willing to come out your pocket, lol. You can also buy cases of whatever for partys if thats what you may need. Next time I'll try to take some pictures of the place, so you can see just how huge this place is, and how much you may save on an item, rather buying from your local liquor store. F.Y.I one side of the store is wines, and the other sides are your hard liquor. It makes things alot easier that way, and boy they have alot of variety.

Parking here is very sad, but their selection of prices is exceptional, especially their Riojas. The staff is very accommodating and if you order online, they'll bring the order to your car. There's also delivery in NYC.

To start off this review is strictly on the dumb policy that the store imposed on me today. I would like to reaffirm...the selection, service and knowledgeable staff are great. I really wanted to give this review a one star..but I did have great service and like the store for the prices and selection. Now for the low stars...When I walked into the store today to stock up, which we do every holiday season, I was met with a security guard. I was told that my daughter was not allowed to be with me and my wife and had to stay in a corner next to the exit. At this point I was confused, as to why..??? He pointed at a sign on the door that said no entry for anyone under 21. I started questioning this new policy or old, either way it was never in forced until today. I saw another couple walk in with their son who looked about 8 or 9 and the guard said nothing, this got me more irritated. First let's get this straight, PJ Wine is a liquor/wine store...NOT a strip joint or a bar. I get you you don't want teenagers what kids accompanied with adults no problem. Then their hard liquor was separated by boxes and you had to ask a staff member to get you what you wanted. The more expensive stuff was behind glass cabinets. After giving it further thought the exit was in protected...the guard served more of a bouncer roll. All that being said...I really didn't feel like having my daughter separated from me not truly understanding the thought process behind this policy. In my experience if someone wanted to shoplift liquor don't think that a merlot would be their first choice especially a teenager. Placing a security guard / bouncer at the entrance and no one at the exit makes shoplifting a mood point. Now to end my rant...I really do like this store for the knowledgeable staff, the prices and selection and will be back. On final note...if you have kids leave them at home when coming here. I also really hope that management reads this from the store and can logically explain this idiotic policy of theirs.

Pros: The prices are a legit steal and who doesn't want to be drunk for cheap, right?! Cons: EVERYTHING! They're so rude in that store, OMG. I swear, I'm unsure if it's perhaps the fact its all younger folks working in there or the fact they don't like what they do but I'm not shopping there for anything else. I'd rather spend the extra few dollars for something I'd like to drink, instead of aimlessly searching for what I really wanted. Not worth the trip time or "savings."

Best place to go for a good deal on alcohol. They have a huge selection and are efficient in getting people in and out during holiday shopping times. The best tip I can give is to drive there with a friend/family member so that someone can watch the car because parking certainly is scarce in the area and it just doesn't make sense to go shopping for huge bottles of alcohol and having to walk several blocks to and from your car. Need a Christmas tree? Lucky for you they sell them next door, every year. Plenty of places to dine and have a drink in the area and there is always the presence of the neighborhood's hustle and bustle.

Couldn't even tell me they don't do same day delivery. Had to call, multiple times, to even reach a real person.

I've loved this establishment and have been shopping here for 14 years until I had a customer service issue with the manager Maria. The cashier Kiara bagged my 3 bottles of wine with 1 paper bag. As soon as I left the store the bag broke resulting in one of the bottles breaking. I immediately return to the store and speak to Kiara and she hands off my receipt to Ashley and then Ashley hands it off to Maria. Kiara now leaves by the time management has come over. I didn't want my money back but I wanted a replacement as the inefficient bagging was the cause. Maria instructed me that she couldn't give everyone a bottle Mami when this happens. Not only did she blame me for the bag breaking she never offered a replacement bag to decrease the chance of more product damage. All the other customers were now leaving with doubled paper bags as I was trying to sort this issue out. What Maria did provide was an intimidation tactic by having security come over and two of her stock guys holding blades surround me as we were trying to discuss the matter at hand. She claimed she could help me on Monday 8/3, but upon speaking to her today 8/5 she was to busy and doesn't know if Kiara was ever called to resolve the issue. Will be discontinuing my membership and won't shop here again after being mistreated as a loyal minority customer. Many thanks to Maria and Ashley for the worst customer service!!!!

I always come here wether if it's to pick up a bottle of wine or a liquor bottle. This hardware always has cheap pricing and there's always people walking around n asking you if you need assistance. Always make sure to have your id! They pretty much have anything that you might be looking for. Why go to a liquor store when you have pj wine's near you? :)

Via on line and actual calls I and the manager George determined that there were 3 bottles of Jacuesson Cuvee 738 in stock. These wines were to be gifts for family and was the main reason I traveled to the store. When I arrived from Downtown. There was 1 bottle in store even though the store inventory said 3. Since I was also interested in a Hewitt Cabernet that was not on the shelves. A store employee (who was a looked like a teenager with long hair and glasses) was able to find a different bottle of 2011 Hewitt Cabernet stored in the basement after asking 3 other employees who had no idea even what the bottle was and waiting about a half an hour. The two other Jacquesson 738 bottles which were gifts were determined not in stock with broken or stolen. There is no parking lot. Cars are double and triple parked. Most employees are drinking Coffee out of plastic shot glasses and seem to be more concerned about blasting Bachata music rather than helping customers. I was really upset that I had traveled out of my way. I had conformed via telephone calls and on line that the bottles were in the store. I had traveled a log way to get to this store and I was fuming that I had wasted my time. Eventually I found the store manager who had no idea how to help me or make it right. The same guy employee with long hair and glasses who helped me find the Hewitt told the manager that "i should buy the wine or not and then get the F**k out of the store in plain English. 0 customer service 0 atmosphere 0 knowledgeable employees Subsequent calls to the wine manager George only confirmed my problem. George basically was non apologetic and agreed with me basically stating that the store was bout discounts nothing more or nothing less. Lesson learned stick to the standards Astor Place Wines, Sherry-Lehmann Wine & Spirits, Park Avenue Liquors Ect. its simply not worth the hassle!!! This place is like trench-warfare discounted prices nothing else to offer. 3rd world standards and mentality and is non apologetic for there business model or short comings. Not for civilized people!!!!

PJ is my go to liquor/wine shop. They have everything from all parts of the world. The floor-to-ceiling selection can be overwhelming. So I recommend that you go with something in mind or you'll get lost in there. PJ also has a lot of items on sale, and they are pretty good. The service is good. The staff is super professional and efficient. I have never been on a line for more than 5 minutes. Some people find them rude. I find them direct because I just want them to answer my question and keep it moving. This is not the place where you would stop by and make conversation with the staff. They keep it moving, true New York style.

PJs is the Holy Mecca in Manhattan for enormous amounts of alcohol at excellent prices. The store is massive and the ridiculous amount of alcohol that passes through their numerous registers makes sure that the prices stay low. Seriously, people enter/leave the store with hand trucks for their purchases. Toward the weekend, there are always tastings of their wines and liquors. People seriously flock here so please expect to fight your way through traffic if you choose to drive there. Frequent flyer? Make sure you join their points club,

Excellent liquor store in the area. They have everything from my favorite wines to spirits which are hard to come by in this area and NYC. I normally shop in NJ, however this store is as good as it gets here. The prices are very good too and wont break the bank. Also there is no shady people and a bulletproof glass to shop through. Lines move quickly here and the staff knows where everything is and will help you located it in case you cannot or don't know where to look. They will also help you recommend wine in case the one you came for isn't there or they are out. Love this place! They will also deliver if you want, but I prefer to shop in person.

Good inventory and prices. Pretty much the worst customer service I've ever experienced in NYC. With one or two exceptions, any PJ staff I've ever interacted with has been uninformed, unhelpful, clearly annoyed to be bothered. I'm not even sure how the owner/manager has assembled an entire crew that's this incompetent. As others have noted, it appears to matter not a bit to whoever is running this business that the customer experience is just awful - curious as to why no attempt is made to create a more positive environment.

The wine and spirits selection in this place is unbelievable. This guy's have really large selection of vodkas, gins, rums, liquors, bourbons, whiskeys and so much more. I am particularly in love with their wine selection. You can find wines from almost every wine producing country in the world at reasonable prices. You can find good buys in the 10-15$ range as we'll as the higher end stuff for special occasions like Brunello di Montalcino from Italy, and Cabernet sauvignons from the new world . This is by far my favorite place for everyday wine. PS. They have a point system that I've been using but I have no idea about how they plan to reward their loyal customers. I hope to hear an update from that soon

I love PJs wine they always have everything at the greatest prices. I am quite sure that there are other and Beto warehouses but me preferably I prefer this one thank you PJs line

The worst customer service I have ever received. I phoned to get the information about the price of a vodka. After being put on hold for 30 minutes the associate came back on the line to tell me it was too busy to give us a price. When I asked for the manager I was told she was too busy to answer the phone. I'm extremely disappointed and they lost a customer.

I suppose most people would call PJ's a wine warehouse. But I would differ with them and say that it falls somewhere between a wine shop and a warehouse store. It's larger than any wine shop, but smaller than a warehouse store like BJ's. What it is though, is a no frills store to buy wine inexpensively. Prices here are really pretty good for what they have on hand. And what they have on hand can be hit and miss. They offer a large selection of wines that are for the most part, inexpensively priced. You will find that if you compare PJ's prices to to those in your neighborhood wine shop, the prices will usually be two to four dollars cheaper on bottles under twenty dollars. It's also worth mentioning that they have a huge selection of wines under $10. Though the selection here is broad, there is a slight lean toward South American wines. But that is to be expected in this neighborhood. It's not the place I would go to find that really good bottle of wine for a special occasion, but for the most part what you will find here is decent. Even though, I think a lot of what they have here are cases they got a nice price break on from distributors to move out of their warehouse. I visit PJ's several times a year to buy certain wines that I know they have in stock and I can get at a discount price. However, when I'm looking for a new wine adventure, I still go to a smaller shop.

They have a great selection and good prices but their cashiers are terrible. They take your money and then ask for ID. Breaking laws at its finest. Throw the whole staff away!!

Found PJ Wines on the way up to my doctor one fine day. I am not really supposed to drink at all due to the meds I take but well, if European doctors say a person on these meds is okay having a couple of glasses of wine a week, then who am I to argue? The challenge becomes finding a good wine by the glass...or two. There is a bodega in midtown where I found a demi-bottle (two glasses) of Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc but those robbers charge $18! Crikey! When I found PJ Wines I asked them if they carried the demi-bottles. They did not but said they'd be happy to order it for me. Really? Yes! And that's how I got two cases of 1/2 bottles of the KC SB delivered to my door! Love this place!

Amazing selection of wines. Majority are reasonably priced but also a decent selection of $50 and above. Everything is organized by regions, so easy to navigate the store and discover what you like. Awesome service too if you have no idea about terroir, etc.

I have had better experiences at this location, however tonight, I was never more horrified when I saw the female owner fire 2 employees just at closing with a line full of customers. Now if there actions were serious like theft then I would imagine law enforcement would have been called, otherwise this was a poor representation of the management and for the recently unemployed clerks. Being a HR manager myself these employees have rights and their self respect was jeopardized to end their respective employment in a crowded store. My continued patronization of this establishment has been tarnished.

Pros - This liquor store has an amazing selection of wine and liquor that are more than fairly priced. Whether you're looking for a cheap bottle of wine or a bottle of top shelf liquor - this is your spot. Cons - Policies and customer service! I shop here every other week and before I became a regular, they would always ask me for ID except when I pay with cash. The clerk would always want to confirm that my debit/credit card was actually mine. I'm assuming they've been scammed a few times, but that's not a good reason to punish every patron that comes through your door. This is the first business I've ever been to that has a policy of looking at your ID when paying with debit. On certain days they also want you to check-in your personal bag before shopping and then check your receipt and look at your bag before leaving. You should never give your customers an experience that's similar to an airport security check just to purchase liquor. The cashiers never greet you or ask whether you had a good shopping experience or find everything that you were looking for. It's almost like they're calling the next customer before your receipt prints. Management must have a "I'm too good for customer service" mentality based on their profits.

Best wine merchant in the world. Incredibly broad selection at excellent prices. Free delivery on case+ orders in NYC and Westchester County. Happy customer since 2005.

The absolute worst! Do not buy anything online from them. They will not honor what they post on their web site. Terrible customer service. Their phone support people also need a lesson on NY geography. What a frustrating waste of time to try and speak with them.

Probably the best place I've been to for liquor purchases. Very wide selection of hard liquors and wine alike. Located in the Heights (Wash. Heights) PJ Wine is pretty much a grocery store of just pure liquor to accommodate your taste and selection of bottles. Very good service. Lines go fairly quickly and the prices are reasonable. You can purchase 3 large bottles of Bacardi for under $50. If that is not a bargain I don't know what is. Definitely come here if you are hosting a party and need to go big time liquor shopping. Well worth it here!

Great selection at this local wine/liquor stop. The wannabe soms are helpful and in general the staff is very assisting. Join their wine club and get perks for your indulgence. Wines are grouped by region which I appreciated and found the prices to gave a great range from $-$$$. Fun to look around and pick up a chap bottle or a keeper.

PJ Wine is the best wine and spirit shop in NYC. It has everything, and they sell everything at rock bottom prices. I am one of the lucky few wine club members who has access to private wine tastings, and additional discounts. The store has a very large selection of Spanish wine's, along with multiple vintages of Vega-Sicilia. You may ask why did I only award four stars? Well...if you go bring a step ladder, and a Spanish language app. Service @ PJ is rarer that certain vintages, and nobody speaks English as a first language. I frequently ask "Senor Necesito Lafite-Rothschild 1976 por favor? Get it?

Have to agree with Avion T. This is a kind of the Soup Nazi of wine stores. The lines (three) are very confusing and chaotic. My cashier was very abrupt if not downright rude. But I tasted a wine for 7.99, Epica, and loved it. Bought two. If you're in upper Manhattan it's definitely worth a stop (A or 1 trains both close enough). Outstanding selection and price. A definite perk of living in or near Inwood. I didn't realize they shipped. If they ship to San Diego as one reviewer noted, they should ship to the UES. So happy to have found this when spending time with a friend in Inwood!

Best place to find all types of liquor and at good prices. Their wine section is great. I love that though it get super crowded, the check out line is super fast. You can also buy boxes of whatever you wish for any event. I highly recommend pjs for your next event or just a gathering.

This is the cheapest well stocked liquor in Manhattan. The lines move quickly. They have great samples on the weekend. The store is organized in a buyer friendly manner. The worst thing about coming here is the parking .... that really sucks.

Incredible selection. Horrendous service. Patronage is to be owned, not inadvertently expected. On several occasions, the wine experts treated me greatly yet the rest of their staff is lax, incompetent, uninterested in providing help & they stand around chit chatting instead of working. Not to mention they carded me, which I completely understood & respected, until they told me it was a STRICT POLICY enforced onto all customers yet I proceeded to witness them not card 3 other customers. Very unethical. They're not the only show in town & therefore will never receive my business ever again. I'll be traveling to Astor place for my wholesale spirits for now on. SUPER THUMBS DOWN.

Attention All Bargain Alcoholics: PJ's is NOW OPEN ON SUNDAYS. I repeat: NOW OPEN ON SUNDAYS. That is all. *turning off megaphone. Walking away.*

Ahhhhhhh...do you hear the heavenly chorus of angels above you when you enter PJ Wine & Liquor? if you don't, you aren't listening hard enough. Whenever I need a cheap bottle of wine, hard cider, or liquor for a party, this is the place I now go to and cherish dearly. It's easily one of the biggest wine and liquor stores I can think of, and definitely the biggest in this part of Manhattan. The selection is almost a little mind-boggling, and it is admittedly fun to wonder around. If you live in Upstate Manhattan, namely Inwood, there is no need for you to look for wine or liquor anywhere else. This is your SPOT.

PJ's has THE best selection of liquor and wine!! You've got your cheap $5 bottle and spanning all the way up to your chic $500 bottle if you happen to be in the mood. Guaranteed, if there's something specific you're looking for, PJ's probably has it. And if they don't have it, they'll GET IT FOR YOU! This place is truly a shining gem of Inwood for its quality, selection and service.

A recovering alcoholic living near PJ's is like a recovering overeater living next to a 24 hour bodega, an all you can eat buffet, and like eighteen McDonaldses. It's way more a matter of "when" than "if." Uptown oenophile? Saints be praised! A whole massive wall in this cavernous flourescent warehouse is devoted to the stuff, from the boxed variety on up. (And those prices! $20 for a Caymus Conundrum? Heck yes!) There are plenty of additional racks devoted to the higher end vino too, and come on people, if a more hoity toity chic feeling than buying off the racks at PJ's is to be found north of Dyckman, I have not yet experienced it. On weekends and some weeknights, be on the lookout for the diplomatic wine staff wandering about if you need a suggestion. This can be tricky because they don't wear nametags, but I've found they're good spotters of indicisive faces. Booze? Got that too, and got it in spades. Even got a fancy schmancy cache of ridiculously high end hooch behind glass and under lock and key just past the check out lines. It's easy to walk past seeing as you've just paid and are making a bee line out the door, but it's worth a stop if only to ogle and dream. DOWNSIDES: * No beer. * Not a ton in the way of mixers. Well, okay, they have aperitifs and the like, but who seriously needs that much vermouth? And they don't have bitters. Bitters! * Frequent appearances of bar people buying liquor in bulk and surreptitiously paying in cash in order to avoid wholesale prices at their places of business. Doesn't affect my shopping experience other than holding up the line a bit, but it's annoying. * Multiple free wine and liquor samples on Friday and Saturday nights. Oh, wait, no, that's absolutely not a downside.