Even a Nature Girl Needs a Wine Bar

Yes, I've confessed to deliberately removing myself from a grand city like Boston to live year-round in the wilderness of the Adirondacks, but even a nature girl needs New York City now and again.

Problem is, as every Virtual Traveler knows only too well, I wouldn't be a VT if I had the money to go to New York City. I suppose if I were twenty-five again, I could go for the day--think 9+ hours roundtrip travel time from my beautiful view of the mountains. Don't think so.

So until my paycheck and my paltry investments perk up a bit, here's a shot of what I'm looking for this evening. A great NYC wine bar to get dizzy in, a spot to relax and have a pleasant conversation that, yes, will likely go nowhere, but lovely nevertheless.

Okay, all you Virtual Travelers, pour yourself a glass of your best and click on Ayza Wine and Chocolate Bar in Manhattan. Take some time. Get rid of that Jazz Webpage that comes up first. And then! Look around. Beautiful. Immerse yourself in its magic. Drink deeply, softly, and look around. Who do you want to talk to?

The other sensational wine bar in Manhattan is on the Upper West Side, near Broadway and 80th St. Cava Wine Bar. No website, but one rave review after another. I'm going when I scrape some money together!

I'm sorry to say that the other wine bars with websites just don't make the grade for inclusion here. On to wine bars in another city, perhaps?