No corkage on the night we went. The menu as well states no tipping accepted, so we did not leave a tip. I guess we should have slipped our waiter some money anyway, right? I got the impression that he would not be allowed to accept it, but maybe I am wrong.
That’s a whole other topic. But if the menu says tipping is not permitted, I don’t think you were wrong.
I’ve been to Sutton Inn many times. I think the good is pretty darn good actually. Definitely a cozy neighborhood gem. The waived corkage on Mondays is only supposed to be one bottle per couple, but as you noted the staff can be friendly (I’ve had corkage waived on other days when we’ve tried a few wines by the glass… coincidence or not, I’m not sure). They also waive corkage If you buy your bottle from one of the neighborhood wine shops (ambassador I believe is one, I cannot recall the other). Corkage otherwise is a reasonable 35 I believe. Very wine friendly spot. Easy to get a reservation. Very local neighborhood spot.
If there’s interest in Korean barbecue and other dishes, Bap a newish restaurant in Murray Hill charged me $20 per bottle corkage. Nice ambiance plenty of dark woods all around with some modern amenities.
Meeting friends at the Breslin for dinner on Sunday. Over the phone, they said corkage was $40 ($80 magnum). Will report back if different.
“Hillstone the …bustling, chain restaurant” with locations on 27th and Park, and 53rd and Lex, is now $15 per regular sized bottle.
https://hillstone.com/menus/hillstone/Hillstone%20Midtown%20Wine.pdf?version=v-1547592772
Thanks Art, for the Hillstone info. I live close enough the area but never bothered much about the restaurant whenever I happen to walk by. What’s the food like? Good, decent, offline worthy? Are they welcoming enough with byob?
Funny that I when I looked at their web site, there’s a big note about the required dress code, which (perhaps, based on type of restaurants I go to) is rare to be noted upon in websites.
Had dinner at River Park last night. No corkage Tuesdays on first three bottles. A wonky location in an office building (have your Uber drop you off at 440 east 29th street for easier access). But the place is done up well. And the food I had was pretty good. The squash with coddled egg was extremely good and my flat iron steak was cooked perfectly. Definitely a good summer spot with the water views. A bit desserted these days but service was good. I will be back on Tuesdays! Will try to negotiate them to waive 3 bottle limit for an offline.
We’ve done a lot of dinners at Riverpark on Tuesdays and there was never a limit but we haven’t been in a while. Is Dusan still the beverage director? Speak to him about waiving the limit. And make sure you share with him. He loves to try good wines we bring in.
I find Hillstone comfortable with large banquets, good service and not noisy. It is a cheaper Capital Grill, but not nearly as good. I will probably never return without free corkage. I have no idea why it’s always jammed.
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Free BYO Tuesday, and OK with a group of 8 bringing in 10 wines.
Food was very good albeit not special. Proscuitto, Burrata were on point. The gluten free pasta was some of the best I’ve had. The pastas with Ragu were also very good, on the drier side vs. the saucy side. Everything was simply very good. Large bright space, with soft rock in the background (which I didn’t particularly love). Was disappointed by the 2012 Brovia Ca Mia I brought versus CT notes (but there is probably a reason so many of these are still available at retail). But $0 corkage, decent stems, big tables, good food, easy reservation = Italy offline Tuesdays.
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Atomix is $45.
I had a nice dinner there last night. 6 people/4 bottles. When I reserved they told me that over 6 people would have to go with a family style menu which we were not into. I guess that policy is not evenly applied. Anyway, I would go back. Liked the room, stems and space as well
Not that anyone was wondering… but I was curious to give Hillstone a whirl… and they would not let me use my bottles as I previously opened them. Strictly enforced. Had to go elsewhere. These were nebbiolo I decanted for air and sediment prior to arriving.
I remember bringing an open bottle to Roosevelt Field on Long Island before it closed. Just by luck, I have not opened a bottle before going to Park Ave S. So, thanks for the heads up.
Server at LaVara on Saturday night asked me how I acquired the 2006 LdH Tondonia Reserve I brought with us - did someone give it to us as a gift? Weirdest question I’ve ever gotten when bringing my own wine. The $25 corkage is well worth it though, food is great.
Corkage at Mimi is $50/btl. Bistro+ stems.
Left a review on the other thread.
Dell’Anima, Dovetail and Po are all closed unfortunately.
Anyone have contact information for the somm at River Park? Trying to do an offline there, and ran into an issue. Thank you in advance.
Can’t you just call the restaurant and ask to speak to him? I don’t know who the Somm is there now. I think Dusan left late last year.