Bar Jamon 125 E. 17th St. (Cross Street: irving pl/3rd) 212-253-2773 Mario Batali’ bustling tapas bar is cozy and communal, with wonderful Spanish cheeses and hams, small plate specialties and a meaningful selection of wines and Sherries - Focus on wines from Spain
Metro Cafe & Wine Bar 32 East 21st Street (Cross Street: park so/bdwy) 212-353-0800 21 Wines by the glass 100 by the bottle