The Monday Room

Monday might just become your favorite day of the week once you visit this hidden wine bar adjacent to PUBLIC restaurant in Nolita. With over 60 high-end wines from around the world that can be ordered by the glass or bottle, The Monday Room, can please both the serious oenophile or enthusiastic wine novice. Custom wine flights can be created with 2, 3 or 5 wines of the same varietal, region, or winemaker.

Designed for tasting, a revolving canapé menu consisting of 10-14 small plates will be paired to your preference of wine. Signature dishes by Chef Brad Farmerie include glazed eel with pickled bean-sprouts and soft boiled quail egg (shown above) and heirloom tomato terrine with crispy serrano ham, Cabernet Sauvignon gastrique and olive oil powder.

Personally I think that the real charm of The Monday Room comes from its chief wine steward - a soft-spoken, delightful Spaniard named Rubén Sanz Ramiro who is as passionate about wine as he is knowledgeable. Ruben will expertly guide you through each tasting with plenty of information about the wine and even some curious anecdotes about the winemaker.

Located at the same address as PUBLIC (210 Elizabeth Street, 212-343-7011), The Monday Room is designed and owned by the award-winning, architectural firm, AvroKO whose clients include The Stanton Social, Sapa and Social House in Vegas.

The Monday Room is available for dinner parties (for up to 24 guests) but you’ll need to spend a minimum of $3500 in food and beverage to secure the room exclusively. Chef Farmerie and Ruben will construct a tasting menu with anywhere from 3-8 courses each paired with a different wine. An outdoor terrace has recently been incorporated into this space making it capable of holding up to 32 people seated and up to 40 guests for a standing reception.

But, our recommendation is to go to The Monday Room on a date. Besides its cozy and intimate interior of rich leather banquettes and dark wood paneled walls, the experience of sharing and tasting such exceptional food and wine together is sure to be pleasurable. And, just in case you have a lull in the conversation, you always have Ruben to entertain you.

For private events, please contact Marion Emmanuelle at 212-343-7011.