We said it would happen, and it has. Sherry’s here. The trend is swiftly gaining pace with restaurants and bars offering a more extensive collection of Sherry, and moving the drink away from the realm of grandpa’s in armchairs. Here are some places to get your fix now.
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This swanky hotel bar helmed by charismatic bartender Tom Hogan (who recently won our Battle of the Bartenders) has brought in Gonzalez Byass’ full sherry line. Paired with chef Carlos Montobbio’s playful fusion creations like oysters with ginger sauce and caramelized foie gras with leeks, it makes for a very interesting duo. They recently held a sherry tasting night where food and drink pairings went for $15, while lone 45ml sherry pours were $8.
Catalunya
This Spanish restaurant has long had an excellent bar selection, and their wine list is equally impressive. They have a great range of Sherries, from dry varieties like Lustau Manzanilla Papirusa and Lustau Fino Jarana to a sweeter East India Solera and the luxe Equipo Navazos. Bottles start at $60.
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Rochester Park’s multi-faceted Italian-French-Spanish restaurant has finally launched Bodega Gonzalez Byass on their second floor. Dedicated to the “Sherry God,” they carry the famed producer’s full range of fortified wines from a Tio Pepe Fino to an intense Nectar made from Pedro Ximenez grapes.
Manhattan
We’ve heard a couple of rumors that head barman Ricky Paiva was going to start carrying a more extensive sherry collection. He has yet to announce his line up, but you can rest assured that he’ll be picking some pretty kickass products. Get ready for the menu change come September.
