Brookvin

On our list of the best wine bars in New York.

The wine list at Brookvin runs to about a dozen reds and whites by the glass, including a 2007 Shooting Star Aligoté and a leathery 2005 Château de Caladroy, and leans toward half bottles rather than full ones. Out back, a garden seats groups of four or fewer, with each table capped at ninety minutes to keep seats turning over. The bar takes reservations online, or by phone and email for anything more particular.