Vanguard Wine Bar (Upper East Side) — Restaurant in New York

I worked until 1am around this place and was looking for a place that was still opened to get red wine to fuel my heart. I was set for red grapes benefits this night. I started a new high veggies low carb diet so beer is minimized for 60 days.

So my adventurous self pulled up the google search for places near by that were still opened. This place was like 3 blocks away. Perfect! I have my knee recovering so i didnt want to walk too far.

I arrived and the bartender Tristian was super friendly. He immediatly acknowledged me and smiled. I felt welcome into a place i never been and have no idea what to expect. Im my tribe we call this teranga. It s the art of making a stranger feel welcome and comfortable.

Tristian handed me the menu almost immediatly. I looked at it and he asked me what i was in the mood for. I explained little dry, but not too dry, lightly sweet, with a little biter taste as i was the ipa gal lol. Also lots of body is prefered.

He suggested to taste some Chateau PeyRos i never had. I was like its 95 percent close and if u have one just like that with a little more of the bitterness it would be on the dot. He offered few others to taste but he was right! The first offer Payros was the closest to what i was going for.

I said to myself: " girl listen to your knowledgeable and friendly bartender!"Haha... It was $14 a class and i had 2. Then headed home. Relaxed. Less pain in my knee and a super pumping heart. I drink responsibly always and listen to me body. My health insurance should cover this lol. For real! It was more pain management and stress releiver than codine and healthier.

Jokes apart it was a great experience! I asked many questions and told many funny story as The Anta i are. Tristian was super informative about my options to experience this again even near the west side. I found out there is one location near lincoln center closer to my area i will surely stop by sometimes.

An interesting fact i found out also is this east side location i stumbled upon has 11pm to 2am happy hour of the house red wich is not the Peyros but ill try it next time when i get the chance to visit again. I tasted it and it is light, closed to a deeper roseewine. 2 for one is the deal they are offering and thats very nice and fun.

I was always wondering who has late night happy hours for the late night hard working people that do not do regular 9 to 5. Well.i got my answer. Awesome! I like this place and highly...

If you're looking for the perfect spot for a date night, I have to recommend Vanguard Wine Bar on the Upper West Side. It's such a cozy little place with an intimate vibe that’s just right for conversation and making memories.

As soon as I walked in, I loved the warm lighting and laid-back decor. It really feels like the perfect place to escape the city's hustle and bustle.

The wine list is seriously amazing! They have a great selection of local and international wines, so whether you're a wine expert or a casual sipper, you'll find something you love. The staff there is super friendly and knowledgeable, so they can help you pick the perfect wine to match your taste.

And don’t skip the snack menu! They’ve got a bunch of delicious bites that go great with the wine. Sharing a few snacks while sipping wine makes it that much more fun.

If you want a cozy atmosphere, great wine, and tasty snacks, this is definitely the...

Highly recommend! A spacious, popular space for an excellent glass of wine and nibbles (they have a decent beer selection too!). With darker lighting and candles, without a doubt this is also a lovely, very popular date spot. Every time I have gone in there, I love always finding plenty room at the bar or the tables in the back. The menu offerings are enough to satisfy a small appetite but wouldn't count on a large filling meal here. This is order at the bar service only. There was limited yet very impressive staff that covered a very busy bad, would wish there was maybe a bit more help to avoid waits. Regardless, friendly ...