In Times Square, Buchette Del Vino NYC Unveils A Florentine Tradition

Forbes

3 hours ago

Buchette del Vino NYC, a replica of a Tuscan piazza with a historic Florentine wine window, has ... More opened in Times Square.
New Yorkers who get frustrated while passing through Times Square can now find a reason to stop and linger—and perhaps savor a glass of Italian wine.
That was the message behind the grand opening for Buchette del Vino NYC, a trattoria replicating a Tuscan piazza graced with a Florentine wine window along Broadway between 43rd and 44th streets.
This Italian F&B concept is from partners Jack Logue and Chris Miller, the duo behind the resurgence of The Lambs Club, a modern American restaurant within The Chatwal, New York. This circa 1905 hotel, belonging to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, is located nearby this Tuscan-inspired concept. It is situated within the center of Times Square Pedestrian Plaza.
From left, Chris Miller, managing partner of The Lambs Club, looks on as the restaurant's executive ... More chef and partner Jack Logue cuts a ribbon to open Buchette del Vino NYC. Behind Logue is Tom Harris, president of the Times Square Alliance.
'For those New Yorkers who like to whine about Times Square, you can come to Times Square and have some wine,' said Tom Harris, president of the Times Square Alliance, at the opening ceremony.
Also at the opening, Logue, a native New Yorker who is The Lambs Club's executive chef and partner, shared the enthusiasm.
The food and drink menu at Buchette del Vino NYC will feature many Italian specialties.
'We could not be more excited to be here,' said Logue. 'We wanted to bring some joy and some fun to New York City and Times Square. I was one of those born and raised New Yorkers who whined about Times Square and now will be drinking wine in Times Square.'
Alongside wines, customers at Buchette del Vino NYC can order espresso, gelato and draft beer. The food portion of the menu will feature salads, paninis and tramezzini (Italian triangular sandwiches) as well as a pasta of the month. Orders will be made onsite amid a culinary team with 40 combined years of Michelin star experience.
Logue, who lived in Italy for two years, said that Antonelli Wines in Florence will handle the wine selection at Buchette del Vino NYC.
'For me, Italy is always going to be part of my heart and soul. We decided to put one in New York City and once we committed to do it, we just said we're going to do it.'
The Buchette del Vino NYC will be open daily from 11 a.m. to midnight daily.