Opening
This Week
by Florence Fabricant
August 23, 2006
"WINE
& ROSES: Todd Klein likes to say that this wine bar and cafe is
his 25th anniversary gift to his wife, Jennifer, who will
run it. The bar, with seating at white marble counters, is
to open tomorrow. Mrs. Klein has stocked ...
more"
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"...r
aising
the bar!"
Chosen by
TimeOut food
critics The
TONY 100
"The space that once housed the
'World of Nuts and Ice Cream' was transformed into
an elegant destination featuring wine from small producers (45 by the glass, over
150 by the bottle), brick walls, and a U-shaped, marble bar
lined with candles and fresh roses.
It's no wonder Wine and Roses is a hit with couples. The beret wearing
owner, Todd Klein, got it as an anniversary gift for his
wife Jennifer. Here's to husbands raising the bar! ..."
- TimeOut food
critics
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AOL Restaurant Editor Review
"LIVELY,
LOVELY, WINE BAR" by Yon Motskin
"A white marble bar and exposed brick walls set the stage for a lively yet romantic husband-and-wife-run Upper West Side wine bar. Sophisticated couples in blazers and heels fill their stomachs with Mediterranean snacks, while over a hundred boutique wines from France, Italy and California help drown the stress from their toddler being put on the prep-school wait list."
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"...This Pinot’s for
You"
By
Caroline H. Dworin
May 13, 2007
"...In
the opinion
of Todd
Klein,
who helpedhis
wife,
Jennifer
Klein,
open the
wine bar
Wine and
Roses
on Columbus Avenue
near West 73rd
Street eight months
ago, it was only a
matter of time
before wine bar
entrepreneurs took
advantage of the
neighborhood’s new
character. “The
experience of ‘going
out’ is built more
around the
neighborhood now,”
said Mr. Klein, a
longtime local
resident. And more
wine bars are to
come. ...Ms. Klein
herself is seeking
to open a second
location in the
area. ...She said,
“...how great would
it be if the Upper
West Side became
wine alley...?”
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"New York's
Top
Romantic Date Spots"
by Melanie Berliet - CitySearch Editor
Review
February 8, 2010
"...Much like the art of seduction, the art of
wine pairing can be tricky. But this Upper
West Side spot, which boasts an
award-winning wine list, makes picking the
vino easy, so you can spend more time
gazing at your lover and less time scouring
a lengthy menu. Dim lighting and comfort
food offerings like quiche and baked ham
also make Wine & Roses a quality spot for
wooing..."
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Winter
Bar Guide
2008 - 2009
"Best
Places"
"Parents in town? Let a visit to
this upscale vino bar prove what a sophisticate you’ve
become since college.
The place serves dozens of reds and
whites by the glass, all from boutique wineries, and the
list changes every few weeks. Laid out to encourage
cross-pollination of groups, the nook fills up fast—but
doesn’t accept reservations. However, owner Jennifer Klein
has been known to let a “really sweet” e-mailpersuade her otherwise."
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"...a
classier way..." by Wendy Ilene FriedmanDecember 27, 2007 "Jennifer and Todd Klein opened
Wine and Roses on Columbus
Avenue and consistently hosts a
full house...
an upscale crowd of
all ages..."
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Wine & Roses...
"providing a broad selection of fine wines and
light fare to dedicated crowds of discerning
patrons."
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January 2007
"FOR
THE BEST WINES AROUND THE WORLD, IT MAKES SENSE
TO VISIT A PLACE WHERE EVERYTHING REVOLVES
AROUND THE WINE.
Proprietor Jennifer Klein heads up this
ultra-chic wine bar
on Columbus Avenue where sophisticates gather
for superb wine and down-to-earth pastas, pates,
paninis, salads, specialty meats, global
cheeses, and more. With Alfredo seating and a
white marble bar against a brick wall backdrop,
the elegant atmosphere sets the stage for
wine lovers that are all smiles and lots of
fun. The intimate venue is perfect
for private parties and romantic nights out.
...An experience unlike any other in New York...one
of the best wine bars in the city."
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May 24, 2007
":..Fourteen finalists were chosen
for yesterdays mix-off from hundreds
of drink recipes sent by city
bartenders to the Department of
Consumer Affairs and the state
restaurant association. The first
runner-up, (Jennifer Klein's Wine &
Roses) "Champrosia" was cocktail of
rose water champagne and blueberry
pomegranate juice with edible rose
petals on top.
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magazine
May
2007
"For former catering company owner, Jennifer Klein, starting a wine bar brand (she plans to open several more in the next two years) was the beginning of the second phase of her life. "I had gone to wine bars in Europe and saw they were becoming more popular," she says. With that instinct she recently opened the first Wine & Roses on Manhatttan's Upper West Side. "We wanted a communal atmosphere that revolves around the wine, brings people together, no matter what age." ...
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"Not all wine bars pair the fruit of their cellar with fancy
cheeses; home cooking matches up just as nicely. That’s the
theory, at least, behind Wine & Roses. This
new wine bar is operated by Todd Klein and his wife, Jennifer. Look for pâtés and panini to be combined with a
selection of approximately 200 different bottles of wine.
Wine & Roses, 286 Columbus Ave., New York, 212-579-9463."
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February 2008
Things We Love
City's Most Enchanted Locales
"For an apres-opera toast, a lovely destination is Wine & Roses, a neighborhood wine bar. How romantic is this cafe? Owner Todd Klein gave it to his wife, Jennifer, for their 25th Anniversary." - where magazine
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'TOP TEN' WINE BARS
IN NEW YORK
by Brindles Lee Macon
April 2, 2010
"Wine and Roses. The rich and famous, movie stars and television stars often come to this ten best selection. Wine and Roses is chic and elegant. You'll find the best wine and food menu in town. If you want a chance of spotting a famous star out on the town, visit this spectacular venue."
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MAY 30, 2014
"WE HEAR...That Jennifer
Klein is about to reopen the doors of Wine and Roses, the Upper West
Side bar she made a glittering destination on Columbus Avenue. Locals
are cheering Klein’s return..."
- Emily Smith Page Six NY POST
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"AWARD OF DISTINCTION"
2008 & 2009
"Congratulations
Wine & Roses.You’ve been selected as one
of the nation’s most wine-friendly restaurants.
Yours is one of a
select number of restaurants in North America to
be honored with this recognition. It represents
your dedication to delivering the most
wine-friendly experience to your patrons.
We are proud that, through your commitment and
creativity, you have helped make wine an
important part of the total dining experience."--
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
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Diner's
Journal
"Football with a
Fine Bouquet"
By Frank Bruni
Sommeliers &
Wine Directors
December 11,
2006
"...The more
recent arrival,
on Columbus
Avenue between
West 73rd and
West 74th
streets, is
called Wine &
Roses. The
lovely name and
lovely setting
don’t prepare
you for what you
often find
there, for the
way some of its
patrons pass
their time. As
they sip their
chardonnay, they
gaze into a high
corner of the
cozy space where
a television set
plays the
sporting event
of the moment.
I walked by
Wine & Roses
early Sunday
afternoon, when
the New York
Giants were
playing the
Carolina
Panthers. Sure
enough, the game
was on..."
HIGH DEF SATELLITE
DIRECTV !
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- RESTAURANT REVIEW
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"UPPER
WEST SIDE
WONDER!"
"Wine
& Roses is a classic neighborhood eatery and
bar."
by Paolina
Rella
"Wine and Roses is
one of the hottest wine bars on the Upper
West Side.Celebrities and
neighborhood regulars enjoy the down to
earth atmosphere, great wine selection and
delicious casual meals from pasta
to paninis and more. The international
and local cheese offerings make it a perfect
place to relax and enjoy a classic New York
evening.
Jennifer Klein
and her husband Todd have been UWS
residents for over 30 years and have worked
hard to make this a destination with a
neighborhood feel. "We are so happy to
be a part of the
New Taste of the Upper West
Side,"said Jennifer. "We love this neighborhood and are always happy to give back to it
as it has been so good to us." Look for some of their sensational
deserts at the tasting. This decadent and
delicious event will showcase some of the
best local award winning talent including...Jennifer's
award winning Champrosia!
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PAGE SIX
May 9, 2010
"Emily
Blunt and John
Krasinski swirling
chardonnay under the
stars at Jennifer
Klein'sWINE &
ROSES sidewalk cafe
on Columbus Avenue."
PAGE SIX
February 18, 2010
"Brooke
Shields sipping
Pouilly-Fuissé at the bar of
Jennifer Klein's WINE &
ROSES
on the Upper West Side."
PAGE SIX
January 25, 2010 "ABBY Elliott,
the youngest cast member
of "Saturday Night
Live," sipping vino
at WINE & ROSES
on Columbus Avenue
while catching a rerun
of "SNL" on the
TVabove the bar."
PAGE SIX
December 16, 2009 "WE
HEAR that Wine &
RosesrestaurateurJennifer Klein
and husband Todd
are toasting their 29th
anniversary tomorrow at
Studio 54 by
taking in Carrie
Fisher's hit show,
Wishful Drinking."
PAGE SIX
November 27, 2009"SNL star Kristen Wiig getting many compliments
on her new, short, blond shag from beau
Brian Petsos
and friends Richard
Kind and Noah Emmerich
as she
swirled a Midnight Pinot at WINE & ROSES..."
PAGE SIX
August 20, 2009
"Tiffani Thiessen
sipping Sancerre with
her friend
Maria Padro
at
Jennifer Klein's WINE &
ROSES
on Columbus Avenue."
PAGE SIX
April 5, 2009 "WE
HEAR that
Scott
Adsit,
Michael Urie
and
Rachel Dratch partied hard at
Jennifer Klein's
WINE & ROSES
on Columbus Avenue after
the Celebrity
Autobiography show the
other night at
the
Triad Theater where
Vanessa Williams
read
Ivana Trump
and
Craig Bierko
read The Jonas Bros."
PAGE SIX
March 27, 2008 "CELEBRITY WRAP--
Monday night's wrap
party for
Celebrity Autobiography
brought the play's stars
-
Rachel Dratch,
Richard Kind,
'LateNet' host
Ray Ellin, 'The View' host
Sherri Shepherd, Kristen
Johnston,
Caroline Rhea,
Alan Cumming and
Matthew Broderick
to
WINE & ROSES
on the Upper West Side.
Lori Singer
from 'Footloose' was
there, too, and she's a
concert cellist now, in
case anyone was
wondering," A spy told
Page Six:"And Alan
was kissing everyone at
the party..."
FOR MORE PHOTOS
CLICK HERE
September 25, 2009
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
at Wine & Roses
Abbey Elliot, Jenny Slate, Nasim
Pedrad
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BEST
NYC Wine Bars with OUTDOOR SPACE
"Wine & Roses -- This is the place
for wine-loving Upper West Siders and the people who
love them...This
is a great spot, but be
forewarned, it fills up quickly. Having received Wine
Spectator's Award of Excellence in 200 and 2008, Wine &
Roses has a laudable 40 wines by the glass and nearly
200 wines by the bottle with a well-rounded cheese
list."
KITCHEN OPEN UNTIL MIDNIGHT
7 NIGHTS A WEEK
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DECEMBER 12,
2009
"Wine and Roses is not shy
about employing its namesake flower in as many ways as
possible: roses are on every table, and petals are
scattered on the ground in the outside seating area.
The sort of ...romantic vibe continues through to
the bar’s back story: the place itself was a gift to the
owner from her husband on their 25th wedding
anniversary.
Otherwise, the focus is on wine
- each selection on the menu is described
quasi-poetically (think phrases like “layers of iron”
and “dried flowers and blackberry”). But
the knowledgeable, decidedly
unpretentious staff
will not dissuade you from ordering a Pinot
Grigio with your plate of assorted meats.
A full menu of food–from bar
snacks to pasta dishes to rich chocolate desserts–is
also available, as well as a small selection of beers.
The cozy space steadily fills with pairs of
after-work corporate casuals starting around seven in
the evening, but rarely feels too crowded." -
Kelsey
Osgood
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"THINGS
ARE LOOKING UP FOR THE WEST SIDE!"
Summer 2007:
"Jennifer Klein, the owner manager has worked
in the wine and food business for 15 years...with the
help from husbandTodd...has
transformed this into a communal home for all Westside
wine lovers...The
single room has high ceilings, exposed brick, and
restored detailing. The U-shaped, marble topped
bar is surrounded by high tables and comfortable stools.
The tall windows fronting the street look out on
sidewalk tables in the summer and give the place a
distinct European flair. A noted consulting sommelier
helped Jennifer assemble a list of 150 choices by the
bottle and 25-30 by the glass...All regions are
represented...The tall lovely Jennifer plans the menu
as well, picking what
will pair well, like the delicious Swedish meatballs.
Salads, pasta, cured meats, and paninis round out the
menu. Things are looking up for
the West Side!"
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July 2010
"The brainchild of husband-and-wife-team Jennifer and Todd Klein, Wine and Roses is an upscale neighborhood wine bar on the Upper West Side. In a tasteful setting of exposed brick walls, dark wood and marble countertops with fresh roses (hence the name), a carefully selected wine list comprising small producers off the beaten path has been the draw to this place. A light fare menu accompanies the superb wine list void of corporate and commercial wines."
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2008
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2009
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2010
Wine
Spectator Magazine
Award of Excellence
Jennifer Klein's Wine & Roses "is honored by Wine
Spectator for having one of the most outstanding restaurant
wine lists in the world."
- WINE
SPECTATOR MAGAZINE
AWARD WINNING
WINE LIST & FOOD MENU Over 38 wines by the glass, and 180
by the bottle of specially selected
wines from around the world stored in temperature controlled
EuroCaves and served in fine crystal stemware.
WINE
LIST DESCRIPTION...
FABULOUS FOOD MENU Jennifer's
delicious creations
surround your wine and your senses.
FOOD
MENU...
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DECEMBER 2,
2009
CHILLING OUT AT W&R
Aerosmith's
Steven Tyler & Todd
Nightly music featuring Todd's exclusive iPod mixes
of pop, jazz, rock, r&b, and just some really good stuff:)).
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"CLASS ACT ON COLUMBUS"
"A husband and
wife duo's
sophisticated hang-out "
by Wendy Ilene
Friedman
November
1, 2007 - "With its tasteful, cool
interior of exposed brick walls, dark wood and a
room defining marble counter-top, Upper West
Siders Jennifer and Todd Klein have transformed
what was once a "World of Nuts" shop into
a much-needed upscale adult wine bar
called Wine & Roses.
"We were in need of a grown-up place,"
Co-Owner
Jennifer Kleinsaid. As Zagat's said,
"It's the first adult bar on the Upper West
Side."
The bar, on Columbus Avenue between West 73rd
and 74th Streets, was a neighborhood favorite
from day one. The proprietors
visualized a place where people could gather and
enjoy themselves. They succeeded.
Although it opened just a little more than a
year ago, the establishment is busy every night. "They took such joy in the project," said
Barbara Adler, executive director of the
Columbus Avenue Business Improvement District
(BID). "They put their heart and soul into it.
The pay-off is that they were an instant
success."
The husband-and-wifeteam did a complete
renovation of the building. During the
construction they continually discovered
elements of the landmark building's pre-war
structure behind walls and in the ceiling. "We
kept digging and we kept finding." Jennifer
Klein said.
Inside the bar, fresh roses on each table, a
meticulously clean sidewalk cafe and
floral-shaped ceiling lamps ad to its ambiance.
The light fare menu complement the most notable
element of the eatery -- the wine list.
"We don't sell any corporate wines,"
Jennifer said. "We use smaller producers. "They are
a little different and off the beaten track."
When the bar was honored with the prestigious
Wine Spectator award in 2007, the Kleins
realized that their work, dedication and
intensive study of wine-making had finally paid
off. "When you put a lot of effort and you are
appreciated, it feels good,"
Jennifer Klein said.And the neighborhood also
appreciates them. At any time during the
night the room is filled with a sophisticated
crowd of singles, couples, friends, co-workers
and first dates. "You'll find people from
all over here," she said. "It's a
communal-type place and caught on by word of
mouth."
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APRIL 1, 2008 --
"Need a spot to bring
your significant other after a big
fight that was all your fault? Wine
& Roses is a modern, but still sexy
wine bar that attracts oenophiles as
well as amateurs. They’ve got an
extensive selection from around the
world, and New Zealand pinot noirs
are not placed too far from New York
State Rieslings. The experts here
can pour you 40 wines by the glass
and there are over 180 wines by the
bottle (you might need them all if
that fight was a biggie).
Meticulously matched food pairings
are offered as well. Open seven days
a week and packed to the walls most
weekends, be warned, it gets overly
loud at night. They can
accommodate your needs for parties
and can help you set up a private
wine tasting. Hmm…maybe privacy
will be better!"
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"Wine & Roses is packing them
in, which is good for socializing singles. As wide
ranging music plays, you can
sample (45) wines by the glass, along with finger foods such
as pizza bites and panini... Just don't get too
comfortable... There are plenty of other wine lovers
jostling for your table."
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MARCH 4, 2010
EDITOR REVIEW
"This sophisticated wine bar serves dozens of monthly changing reds and whites by the glass and over 100 by the bottle, all sourced from boutique wineries. The impressive U-shaped granite bar makes for a great place to mingle with fellow winos -- but with a seating capacity of only 35 the joint fills up fast, and they don't take reservations."
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ZAGAT NIGHTLIFE Ratings & Review
“Much needed in the Upper
West Side scene...This easygoing wine bar is one of the few adult places to have a drink!”
Appeal
Decor
Service
Cost
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Photo by Todd Klein - September
11, 2006
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