Stars
123 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10009 · Opened December 2025
Stars at a glance
About
- Only 12 seats — highly intimate
- Curated, rotating bottle list
- Expert-led wine flights
- Seasonal small-plate pairings
- Neighborhood hideaway vibe
Stars is a 12-seat wine bar tucked into the East Village, built around an obsessive selection of bottles and close-up hospitality. Expect nightly flights, expert guidance from the bar, and small plates designed to coax out every nuance in the glass. The room’s intimacy and attention to detail make it a destination for both curious oenophiles and anyone craving a memorable, slow-paced night out.
What to Order
Curated 3-Wine Flight
A rotating trio chosen by the bartender to showcase a theme — think natural orange, youthful Gamay, and an ageworthy Bordeaux — served with tasting notes.
House-Cured Sardines on Toast
Salt-cured sardines, lemon oil, and pickled fennel on charred country toast — vivid, briny bites made for wine.
Warm Marinated Olives & Comté
Cast-iron warmed olives tossed with herbs and a wedge of nutty Comté for spoonable richness between sips.
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