
I have a thing for Spanish wine—that’s probably because it’s the only wine that I really know anything about. After traveling there a few times, I know what I like. But when it comes to Italian or French wines, I swear it’s another language. So I’m really happy to read in the NY Times that there’s a new Spanish wine bar in the E. Village.
PATA NEGRA Rafael Mateo has carved out a niche of Spain with his East Village wine bar, which opens on Friday: 345 East 12th Street, (212) 228-1696.
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