Photo from Cavatappo.com

When a friend from out of town told me she’d be visiting in the Upper East Side, I knew exactly where to meet up - Cavatappo. Located on Second Ave and 89th, this tiny wine bar is adorable! I heard about it through a friend when while working together in the area. It’s owned by the same folks as Luca Restaurant, a chic Italian restaurant with delicious fried olives.

Anyway, we arrived to find the place with just the right size crowd (busy, but still with seats to spare). We sat down on a couple stools and hung up our bags on hooks underneath the table, one of my favorite things about this quirky spot . Why don’t more places have these hooks? They make so much sense! Belle and Sebastian songs played at just the right volume, as my friend and I sampled some of their delicious wines. They offered a special on several reds, $4.50 for half a carafe. I started off with a Rioja, but a couple glasses later switched to Merlot (and I couldn’t resist quoting Sideways).

The place is such a perfect spot for catching up. I’d gone here another time with some friends who got restless after a glass and left to go dancing. It certainly isn’t a wild hangout. But if you want a cozy spot to chat with friends and drink delicious wine, Cavatappo is it.

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