City Winery

Description
Knitting Factory founder Michael Dorf shifts his love of large-scale venues to the world of wine with this multi-faceted center devoted to the grape. While a membership program allows those who can afford it the opportunity to make their own wine on the premises (the annual fee starts at $5,000), a restaurant and wine bar are open to the public. At the latter, the list of pours includes more than 500 international bottles—50 available by the glass—and snacks include selections from Murray’s Cheese, as well as a full menu designed for seamless pairing with the vino (see this week’s restaurant openings, page 20). The Knitting Factory origins aren’t completely lost: The space also features a stage for live music.