The ticketed event offers wine tastings and food offerings, as well as beer and cider samples, with partial proceeds to benefit the Lenox Library Association.
When the Ten Bells opened on the Lower East Side in 2008, there weren’t really any other bars focused exclusively on natural wine. Yet, today the phrase “natural wine” is becoming increasingly commonplace at many New York City restaurants, bars, and wine shops. As of yesterday, the team expanded its reach, bringing what they’ve learned over the years across the bridge with the Ten Bells Brooklyn, located at 65 Irving Avenue in Bushwick, right across from Maria Hernandez Park.
The Ten Bells has no doubt had a hand in shaping the initial wave of interest in natural wine, particularly in Manhattan. It became a favorite late-night option amongst hospitality workers in the industry and is often cited as one of downtown Manhattan’s best date spots. “Ten Bells has been the entry point for so many people’s exploration into natural wines. It helps that the staff is so generous with their knowledge, too,” Katherine Clary, author of