Wine Vault

With its somewhat hidden Midtown location and dimly lit corridor, the Wine Vault feels very much like an underground hideaway. Ride the pneumatic glass tube upstairs to find a cozy fireplace and couches on which to enjoy the selection of mostly West Coast wines (pinot noirs and Napa Valley reds among them), or pull up a stool outside during the daily happy hour, when the crowd is buzzing and house wines are just a few bucks.