"“Ten Bells is iconic,” Goler says. “It has an old-school New York vibe with a tin ceiling and very knowledgeable bartenders. I love that you can tell them what you like or don’t like, and they will taste you on anything, no matter how long it takes to find a glass of something you will love.” Goler suggests sitting at the bar to chat up the bartenders and ordering a dozen oysters to pair with your wine. The welcoming experience is one that Goler aims to emulate at Tannat. “It’s totally okay to not know anything, and they were so forthcoming even when I was new to wine.”" - amber gibson