Plus de Vin

"Trying to choose a place to drink wine in Greenpoint gives us decision fatigue before we even get to the wine part. That’s why we like the neighborhood’s newest wine bar, Plus de Vin. The people at this super casual spot know a lot about natural wine, but they don’t make a big deal out of it. You order at the counter, coffee shop-style, from a rotating selection of bottles on display. Their sommelier is always nearby, jumping in to answer questions. If you’re not picky, just order the “wine on ice,” and she’ll pour you something chilled to take out on the shaded back patio. There’s food too, but it's not quite as exciting as the wine. Come here for pre-dinner drinks, and maybe a crab toast." - bryan kim, will hartman, willa moore, neha talreja, molly fitzpatrick, sonal shah

"Forgive us if you’ve read this before, but Williamsburg has yet another natural wine bar with snacky, shareable food. Plus de Vin is owned by a husband-wife duo: the former is the chef/owner at Libertine (one of our Best New Restaurants of 2023), and the latter has worked in the wine programs at Estela and Frenchette. The new spot is counter service only." - will hartman

"The people at Plus de Vin know a lot about natural wine. But they don’t make a big deal about it or anything. At the super casual Greenpoint wine bar, you order your wine and food at a counter up front, coffee shop-style. There’s no official wine list. Instead, the sommelier eavesdrops behind the cashier, jumping in to answer any questions about the rotating selection of bottles up front. There’s also a menu of small plates from a chef with ties to Libertine. The food isn’t as exciting as the wine selection (or anything at Libertine), so make dinner plans elsewhere, and come here for a drink and snack if you're in the neighborhood. They have a nice patio in the back with potted plants and tables under a shade structure. Food Rundown Wine The selection up front rotates, and there’s something for everyone. If you’re not picky, order the “wine on ice,” and the somm will hand you something that tastes good chilled. photo credit: Neha Talreja Peekytoe Crab Toast A chilled red or white is a superb pairing with this crab toast, which is our favorite of the small plates. The bread is just toasted enough, with a mix of cold, sweet crab meat and salty roe on top. It’s the one plate we’d come back for. photo credit: Neha Talreja Tartare There is eggplant mixed into the steak, but the flavors don’t quite work together. (And it’s annoying that you have to order bread separately). photo credit: Neha Talreja Country Pâté The pâté is a decent if unmemorable snack. Get this if you need something to pick at for a long time." - Neha Talreja

"Plus de Vin, a new Williamsburg wine bar, opens today, August 12 at 445 Graham Avenue, near Richardson Street. It comes from Carenn Mackinnon, an Estela and Frenchette alum, alongside her husband, Max Mackinnon (chef and partner at Libertine), and San Antonio restaurateur Chad Carey. (The bar operates independently from Libertine.) An opening menu lists chilled shrimp with herb sauce, pork rillettes, and Peekytoe crab toast with celery, horseradish, and trout roe. Hazelnut chocolate mousse is for dessert." - Emma Orlow

"Plus de Vin is a forthcoming Williamsburg wine bar by Carenn and Max Mackinnon, in collaboration with San Antonio restaurateur Chad Carey. The bar will feature walk-in-only service with dishes like chilled shrimp with herb sauce, pork rillettes, and pork sausage with charred corn. The space previously housed the Mediterranean Pheasant restaurant." - Luke Fortney