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The boys of summer: meet the stars of Powerhouse theater

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You've Done it Again, the NationalBrooklyn's best band release a new album, go on tour

By JOSH KURP – Is it possible to talk about the

National and not mention the words “gloom” or

“glower”? Considering I couldn’t even get past

the lede without bringing it up, the answer is a

rather resounding “no.” But that doesn’t seem to

bother the supposedly depressed band.

The National is composed of vocalist Matt

Berninger and two pairs of brothers: Aaron

(guitar, bass and piano) and Bryce (guitar) Dessner,

and Scott (guitar and bass) and Bryan (drums)

Devendorf. I asked the drumming Devendorf

whether the “gloom” label bothers the band,

and he said, “’Gloomy’ seem fair game. As

for ‘glower,’ I don’t get it. Like Matt sullenly

glowers? That’s cool too, I guess. Can't argue

with semantics.”

This isn’t a band that has much to be gloomy

(or glower) about anymore. The National’s

latest album, High Violet, debuted at #3 on the

Billboard charts in May, selling an impressive

51,000 copies. The group’s reaction: “Shock, then

disappointment over not being number one.”

The National formed in 1999 in Cincinnati,

Ohio, but didn’t release their self-titled debut

album until after moving to Brooklyn. After The

National came Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers and

2004’s Cherry Tree EP. A year later, after quitting

their day jobs and signing with Beggars Banquet

Records, the National released Alligator and went

on their first headling tour. Then came Boxer,

one of the greatest albums of the

previous decade, and its track, “Apartment Story,”

the greatest song of the decade.

The National are currently touring until

late November for the new album, and have

recently played Bonnaroo (their biggest

show yet) and Radio City Music Hall. For

all those who couldn’t make the

Music Hall performance, the band

will be back "home," so to speak,

for a July 27 performance with opening act

Beach House at the Prospect Park Bandshell.> For more information, please visit

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The Text Best ThingHow textPlus is looking to revolutionize the way we talk

By JOSH KURP – Admit it: You text more than

you actually call. There’s nothing wrong with it;

it’s just the way society works now (and I, for

one, am all for it). It’s like the change from, well,

what did people do before electronic messages? I

shudder at the thought.

Now, a new app called textPlus is to hoping to

become the new e-mail.

One of the greatest features about Gmail or

Yahoo Mail is that you can instantly combine a

whole group of people with just one click. For

instance, say you need to e-mail everyone in your

theater group about a practice cancellation. All

you have to do is start a “New Group” on the

contacts page and add everyone in said group.

textPlus does the same thing, but for your

phone. Here’s how it works: Coordinators create a

private community in the app, name it, add all the

relevant cell phone numbers, and use the mobile

chatroom to reach everyone instantly with one

text message. And if you’re using iPhone, you can

turn it sideways and get a landscape keyboard,

which makes typing much easier.

And if someone in your family is still stuck in

the 20th century and doesn’t have a smartphone

(I’m looking at you, Grandpa), it doesn’t matter

because all you need is a phone that’s able to

accept text, i.e. every phone made over the

past five years. The only person who needs an

iPhone is the coordinator, but not the community

members.

You can have an avatar, use emoticons, join

worldwide communities, and best of all, it’s free

(and there’s even an ad-free version!). So head

over to iTunes, download the app, and start

texting with your fellow New York Mets fans

about when and where you’re meeting at Citi

Field (my suggestion: the old Home Run Apple). > For more information, visit

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8: The Mormon PropositionNew documentary investigates campaign against gay marriage

By J.P. BUllman – When gay marriage came

to a vote in California with 2008’s Proposition

8, members from the Church of Latter Day

Saints donated tens of millions of dollars and

innumerable hours of time to wage a cam-

paign against same-sex union. Amidst heavy

criticism concerning Separation of Church and

State, including fines from the California Fair

Political Practices Commission, Proposition 8

defeated same-sex union with the help of the

church. 8: The Mormon Proposition, a docu-

mentary that recently opened in New York,

exposes the harrowing details of this Mormon

fueled campaign.

Director Reed Cowan is a Mormon and

openly homosexual with a storied past. As

an Emmy-winning journalist working for the

ABC affiliate in Salt Lake City, he was called

to report on a child’s accidental hanging.

When he arrived on the scene, he found

that the child was his own son. This tragic

event prompted the journalist to turn to more

personal undertakings, such as Proposition,

a film that marks a visceral trail through his

own life.

Mormons make up 1.7% of the total U.S.

population and there are over 75,000 living

in the state of New York. This film offers an

excellent chance to ponder what Separation

of Church and State means in a world where

political influence can be felt from so many

angles of media and protest.

Specifically in New York, where last

December the same sex marriage bill was nar-

rowly defeated and the debate still enthralls

and infuriates on the ground level, we should

be examining the affect anachronistic reli-

gious tendencies have on same sex marriage.> For more information, visit

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The Boys of SummerEncore interviews three of Powerhouse Theater’s rising stars

By JOSH KURP, cHRiS evangeliSta and J.P.

BUllman – Roughly an hour north of New

York City is a place where creative types can

relax and just, well, be creative. Powerhouse

Theater, a collaboration between New York

Stage and Film and Vassar College, now in

its 25th season, is dedicated to emerging and

established artists in the development and

production of new works for theater and film.

There are actors and directors and writers

all present. Encore recently had an opportu-

nity to speak to three of Powerhouse’s most

promising actors: Adam Rothenberg, Luke

MacFarlane and Santino Fontana.

adam Rothenberg: If you Google “Adam

Rothenberg,” the second listing that shows

up is Adam’s Apple, an NYC-based fanclub for

the “multimedia heartthrob.” When I asked

Adam about this, he laughed and explained,

“It was started as a joke by a friend of mine,

and he didn’t let me in on the joke for a year.

I was like, ‘Wow, I’ve arrived’.”

Yes, you have. Rothenberg’s resume is full

of big time acting gigs, like time spent on

Law & Order: Criminal Intent, House and The

Ex-List, but now he’s back where he’s most

comfortable: theater.

Rothenberg plays Hal in Tracey Thorne’s We

Are Here at Powerhouse Theater, which runs

until July 11. In the play, directed by Sheryl

Kaller (Tony-nominated Next Fall), young par-

ents Hal and Billie (de’Adre Aziza) are forced

to deal with the death of their three-and-a-

half-year old child, Eli.

It’s a role that requires someone who can

balance vulnerability and toughness, some-

thing Rothenberg, with his dark good looks

but surprisingly light voice, is perfectly cast

for. “It’s been very intense,” he says, “in the

best possible way. It’s a tough script to tackle.

It’s written in such a way that it actually puts

you through the situation.”

When I spoke to Rothenberg, he and the

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rest of the cast were only a week away from

the play’s premiere, proving an opportunity

for me to understand an actor’s method that

late in the process. “It’s about where my

attention should be at certain moments,”

he says, “and you’re constantly discovering

things. That comes from digging deeper and

deeper into the text and figuring out what the

person is trying to do.”

This isn’t Rothernberg’s first time at

Powerhouse (“I did A Steady Rain up here

four years ago, which was a great experience,

and then last year, they asked me to come up

and do a reading and I guess they liked me”),

and if Rothenberg has his way, he’ll continue

to do theater performances for years to come.

When asked if he prefers live performances

or TV, he says, “I prefer the work of theater

and the pay of TV. Theater is war; you have to

survive it every night.”

Luckily for us, Rothenberg’s a survivor.

luke macfarlane: Perhaps best known for

playing Scotty on the hit ABC series Brothers

and Sisters, Luke Macfarlane has reached the

point where he has an ardent fanbase who

track his every professional move through

the typical avenues of digital age celebrity

fetishism. His latest production, however, is a

step away from the glitz and glamour of big

studio television, as Luke Macfarlane lands in

Poughkeepsie to embark on a one-man-show:

Sam Bendrix at the Bon Soir

Macfarlane was wholeheartedly enthusias-

tic about being away from Hollywood, stating

that his time with Powerhouse was “a bit like

being in a monastery. I really enjoy the chance

to get into myself.” Sticking with the monas-

tic theme, he told me “money doesn’t equal

passion. There are many passionate people

in small theatre. Television has a tendency to

be extremely technical for an actor, whereas

theatre is truly alive”

The production of Sam Bendrix has an

incredibly organic air about it. Macfarlane

met writer Keith Bunin at the off-broadway

nonprofit theatre, Playwrights Horizon, back

in 2006 when he worked on Bunin’s The Busy

World is Hushed. Bunin had personally asked

Luke to join him at Powerhouse for this sea-

son’s production. The two are currently glid-

ing through the script, which includes songs,

as they put the entire production together in

less than two weeks.

Santino Fontana: It has been quite the

year for Santino Fontana. The Broadway star

had to deal with the sudden cancellation of

Brighton Beach Memoirs, a revival of Neil

Simon’s play in which he played the role

of Stanley Jerome, and an injury sustained

during a performance of A View from the

Bridge, causing the actor to leave the cast

shortly after its opening night. It seemed that

Fontana was heading back to zero. Little did

he know things were about to get a whole

lot better.

With all the characters Fontana plans on

tackling in his career (he wants “people to

be surprised” by his choices), he must have

a specific source of inspiration. He says, “I’m

always looking, almost obsessively, in strange

places. If I see that there’s a character that

needs me to speak for them, that inspires

me.” This includes people he sees in the New

York City subway: “I’ll see someone who

inspires me and I’ll take pictures of him and

say, ‘That’s the guy.’ Of course, they don’t see

me taking pictures. I keep the pictures in my

phone for inspiration.”

He needed all that motivation to prepare

for his roles this summer at Powerhouse.

“I’m doing a reading of Sons of the Prophet

this week,” he says. “I’m also doing Bonfire

Night. The cast is great, as has the writing. I

think I’ve been very lucky.”

Fontana is also open to other forms of

expression, including directing and writing.

As for now, the young actor is in the process

of learning about his artistic range. “I have

no idea,” he shrugs. “I’m sure other people

have an idea. I think I just have to let the

cards fall where they fall.” > For more information, visit

www.powerhouse.vassar.edu

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Let the People Hear Mingus’s MusicHow the jazz greats wife keeps his legacy alive

By nicOle zaK – An ongoing musical tradi-

tion for over a half-century is the upbeat jazz

songs composed by the iconic Charles Mingus.

After his death in 1979, Mingus’s music still

lives on thanks to his wife, Sue, a loving and

hardworking woman who has taken over the

reins and resurrected her husband’s music.

Over the years Sue has created multiple Min-

gus bands—such as the Mingus Big Band,

Mingus Orchestra and Mingus Dynasty—with

Charles’s music, of course, being the theme.

But even though they’re all based off the same

individual, the bands vary greatly from one

another, each having their own personality

and unique sound. The Big Band requires the

most attention, as it’s composed of 14 pieces

and features a variety of instruments, includ-

ing the bassoon, guitar and French horn.

The bands have a secured spot to play once

a week at the Jazz Standard (116 E. 27th St.)

for “Mingus Monday,” where the three groups

will rotate each week. The musicians who play

on Mondays are chosen by their availability,

skill and personality, and it is up to Sue to

balance out their powers for a spectacular

performance.

If you’re interested in Mingus’s music and

the legend that it upholds, you should check

out the newly released Mingus Big Band Live

at Jazz Standard. The songs played are origi-

nals conducted by Mingus, brought to life

again by talented musicians of all ages.

Thanks to Sue and the players themselves,

Charles Mingus will live on forever, and with

the help of “Mingus Mondays,” the complex

music can be heard in person on a weekly

basis. It’s music that touches your heart, but

also causes you to get up and sh vout, “Oh

yeah!”> the mingus Bands perform monday

evenings at the Jazz Standard, 116 e.

27th St. For more information, please

visit www.mingusmingusmingus.com

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Say Anything: At McCarren Park. 6–10pm.

Dr. Jimmy Cliff, Trevor Hall and Victor Deme: At Central Park SummerStage. 3pm.

A Great Day in Harlem: At Ulysses S. Grant National Memorial Park. 12–8pm.

The Flaming Lips: At Central Park SummerStage. 7pm.

Pretty Things Beer Dinner: At The Farm on Adderley. 8pm.

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Say Anything: At McCarren Park. 6–10pm.

Pretty Things Beer Dinner: At The Farm on Adderley. 8pm.

Romeo and Juliet: At McCarren Park. 6–10pm.

We Are Here: At Powerhouse Theater. Thru July 11. 8pm.

Final Performance of Savion Glover's SoLE PoWER: At the Joyce Theater. 2 and 8pm.

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SoLe PoWER: From Tap to Sound

Savion Glover performs at the Joyce Theater

By CHRIS EVANGELISTA – I felt a sense

of distinction to be able to go back-

stage and speak to a man whom I

admired since I was a young child.

Then all of sudden, there he was,

the living legend before me. He

smiled and asked what my name

was. Although starstruck, I managed

to introduce myself. I was offered a

chair to sit, but he remained pacing

around the room, changing out of his

costume. I asked him if he wanted

to sit, but he let me know that he

would be walking around (why would

I expect this person to sit when

all he’s used to is moving his feet

all day?). “Don’t think that I’m not

paying attention, I’m listening.” So

my conversation with Savion Glover

begins.

I confessed that I had been a fan

since watching one of his televised

performances. He actually inspired

me to do some tapping of my own

(though I am not at all close to

talented). Out of curiosity, I asked

him if he felt that way when he met

Sammy Davis Jr. and Gregory Hines.

“Yeah, definitely but they broke me

out of that. They took me in. They

were accessible. They were real.

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They made me feel like family. I have the high-

est respect for them.” That is the essence of

Savion Glover’s SoLe PoWER. In the 90-minute

show, he takes the audience back to basics.

In the first act, Glover pays tribute to influen-

tial legends such as Hines, Nicholas Brothers

and Jimmy Slyde, among the many men who

introduced him to tap. “It wasn’t until when

I met these men that I realized that I wanted

to carry on the tradition,” and now he shares

the stage with the people who inspired him by

displaying their photographs. “Dance is my

father and I am the son,” he speaks into the

microphone, almost sounding like a mantra,

with his back facing the crowd. During this

act, it feels like he’s sharing something that

is genuinely personal. The outer space-like

background serves as the viewing screen to his

world. It feels like the stage is his world and he

is inviting us to join him.

The second act arrives in the future as the

journey approaches its end. The previously

dimmed stage is now brightly lit. Drew, the

lighting technician, creates a party atmos-

phere, showcasing an array of intense colors.

In this act, Glover and his crew are dressed

in shiny party costumes. This act feels like a

celebration of what could be. In this version of

the future, tap is alive—something that the tal-

ented tap dancer fantasizes. He pays homage

to the theatrical swagger of Martha Graham,

Alvin Ailey and Bob Fosse by incorporating a

few moves distinctive to those choreographers.

Glover also pays respect to the late Michael

Jackson by pulling off the “one glove” look.

By the end of the show, it’s clear that this man

lives and breathes for tap.

Today's artists are lured by Hollywood's easy

fame, and they blindly lose their creativity by

being the industry's guinea pigs. Savion Glover

is old school: he started young, practiced and

has mastered his craft. He has made it his

mission to share what he had learned from

the fathers of dance—and that is what SoLe PoWER showcases. It brings back the noise

and the funk, but at its core, it brings the

audience back to the good old days of tap. The

show isn’t about Savion, it’s about the sound.

When the blinding flashes of paparazzo’s

cameras fade and the glitz that come with

stardom dwindles, the true performer remains

on the stage of the empty theater, still per-

fecting their craft whether the crowd gathers

back or not.> SoLe PoWER will be running at the Joyce

Theater until July 10

DININGDINING

Heavenly FarmThe Farm on Adderley in Ditmas Park

By JOSH KURP – Earlier in this issue, I interviewed

Bryan Devendorf, the drummer for the National.

One of the questions I asked him was, “When

you’re back in Brooklyn, what are some of your

favorite restaurants to go to?” He responded, “I

return over and over to The Farm on Adderley.”

If it’s good enough for the National, it’s good

enough for me. And much like their latest album,

High Violet, I wasn’t disappointed.

The Farm is one of establishments that kick-

started Cortelyou Road’s recent restaurant resur-

gence in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn. It opened in 2006

and was the brainchild of Gary Jonas and Allison

McDowell, who also live in the neighborhood.

According to The Farm’s website, “The restau-

rant aims to bring thoughtfully produced food

and ingredients to our community…by support-

ing local farmers, artisans, entrepreneurs as much

as possible.” This means food from Schaghticoke,

New York and Hardwick, Vermont.

When I visited, I had the $13 Farm Burger, a

“pasture-raised beef on an english muffin, home-

made french fries and homemade pickle.” While

waiting for my meal, I noticed the restaurant’s rus-

tic interior, complete with brick walls and wooden

chairs. It looked like many Brooklyn restaurants

I’ve been to, but it’s still a pleasant environment

to be in.

The fries, though, were more than pleasant;

they were fantastic. I’ve sadly gotten used to the

thin fast food-esque fries most restaurants have,

but the ones at The Farm were thick, crunchy,

and plentiful, the way a good side should be. The

burger didn’t disappoint, either, as it was neither

too burnt nor too juicy.

I went back the next morning to order the Farm-

er’s Breakfast, “scrambled eggs over swiss chard,

brioche, parmesan and home fries.” It was excel-

lent, and quite the steal at $8. To paraphrase the

National, The Farm is cooking like a pro.

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the Stonehome Wine Bar is conveniently

located just two blocks from BAM.

Stonehome “gives the culinary as much

attention as the oenonoligal” ( )

with a seasonal new American menu and a

200 bottle list. 35 wines are offered by the

glass. Dinner reservations are recommended

(open daily at 5pm).

New Yorker

278 Fifth Ave. • 718.369.9527

This Park Slope treasure is a favorite for

chicken wings, catfish burgers, beef-on-weck,

pulled pork, microbrews, hot sauces, and

sports games. Tasty vegetarian dishes are also

available. Come enjoy the best burger in town

in a fun, friendly atmosphere. ( )Citysearch

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246 Dekalb Ave. • 718.789.2778

With a menu that changes with the seasons,iCi was a pioneer in Brooklyn using exclusively

It has now become a classic destination for anyone looking for a solid modern bistro. Openseven days for dinner. Brunch Sat. and Sun.

fresh, local, and naturally grown ingredients.

56 5th Ave. • 718.636.4385

Alchemy is a pub-style restaurant on the northend of 5th Ave. in Park Slope with a small, cre-ative menu, seasonal specials and outstandingselection of beer, wine and cocktails. We providea warm, welcome atmosphere to enjoy anythingfrom a relaxed pint to a four course meal.

171 Lafayette Ave. • 718.643.7003

A short walk from BAM, this stylish and relaxedrestaurant features Tapas, a raw bar and saladsand Entrees from across the Mediterranean. San-grias, an interesting and a�ordable wine list, fullbar and friendly, professional service have madethis a neighborhood favorite. Open seven days.

86 S. Portland Ave. • 718.643.0000

This local Fort Greene spot respects the simplethings, like getting chicken tortilla soup, salads,tacos and enchiladas just steps from home. Italso respects that a fresh lime margarita, o�eredfrozen, on the rocks, salted, or �avored withfresh fruit, could just make your night.

248 Fifth Ave. • 718.783.4565

“Fantastic,” savory cooking at relatively gentle

prices explains why this oh-so-popular Park

Slope Venetian is always packed. ( )Zagat

773 Fulton St. • 718.797.3494

Aqualis Grill is a Mediterranean-inspired sea-

food restaurant that serves a variety of seafood

starters and main courses. In addition, Aqualis

offers a Prix-Fixe menu that includes a three-

course meal with wine for only $25 between

5:00 and 7:30 pm. Closed Monday.

76-78 St. Marks Ave.

718.622.3276

Born from the desire to forge

a pleasant and friendly dining establishment

with fresh, locally grown produce, Flatbush Farm

features an eclectic selection of ales, wines, and

spirits. An endeavor of wonderful simplicity: eat

heartily, drink merrily. Lo, now is come our

joyfullest feast!

386 Flatbush Ave. Ext.

718.852.5257

World-famous restaurant

for over 55 years. Voted No. 1 “The Best

Cheesecake in N.Y.” Overstuffed deli sand-

wiches, skyscraper desserts, blintzes, broiled

steaks and fish, 10 oz. steakburgers and more.

Open daily: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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111 Front Street • 718.855.5288

The General Store opened in the spring of2001to provide the artists and artisans of Dumbo

needed art supplies. Come enjoy some of the best panini in town in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

with a good cup of co�ee while picking up

Armando’s has been a �xture on Montague Street

in Brooklyn Heights since 1936, once frequented

by the likes of Marilyn Monroe and the Brooklyn

Dodgers. After a brief hiatus, Armando’s is back with

a whole new look, still serving classic Italian

fare in a cozy, neighborhood atmosphere. Full bar.

DUMBO GENERAL STORE

ARMANDO’S143 Montague St. • 718.624.7167

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63 Lafayette Ave. • 718.852.1100

Scopello, named after a small village in Sicily, is a

place you can immerse yourself in a spectacular

natural setting, ancient history and delicious

wholesome foods. Our menu features the fresh-

est produce, fish and meats, homemade pastas

and bread, with ingredients imported from Italy...

25 Lafayette Ave.

718.222.5800

The wunderbar authentic

Viennese dishes at chef Thomas Ferlesch’s

charming Fort Greene Austrian bistro are

worth traveling for; it recalls a homely corner

of old Europe, and the location and person-

able service are both perfect for a BAM night.

to really strut. And Domain Michel Tête is making

bangin’ Juliénas.

I do love Rioja, like really,

really love Rioja. Muga’s Prado Enea is aromatically

fascinating.

I think

about the food we’re going to have and if we are

only having one lonely bottle, what would fit

reasonably well throughout.

For good quality to price

ratio, I tend toward off the map regions—

Languedoc and Southern France, the regions no one

knows from Spain—Bierzo, Montsant, Alicante, and

of course, Italy!

In Brooklyn, I’ve been

recession-ified! I’m often at Diner or Marlow &

Sons for wine. Roberta’s offers a lean list, but good

wines. The Richardson Bar and Huckleberry Bar

have great wines by the glass, almost unheard of in

a bar.

Cork may always have a place in the very

upper echelons of wine, but Stelvin and increasingly,

boxes, are finding the company of good wine. I’m

saying by 2020, almost all everyday wines will be in

box or screw cap.

I really only give

champagne—it, by its very nature, suggests

celebration. Most people like it and can enjoy it

without being wine-geeks. I’m a fan of Gosset, and

Jean Milan’s Terres de Noel—a too obvious choice

for Christmas, but oh-so-good, and Jacques Selosse,

if you can find it and have a wine geek to impress. In

the words of Joe Strummer, “there’s never a bad

time for champagne.”

I’m partial to Rioja.

When you eat out, what factors do you

consider when ordering a bottle of wine?

Suggestions to finding a great value on a

restaurant’s wine list?

Where can we find you enjoying a glass of

wine around town?

Any idea by what year the cork top will cease

to exist?

Also, with the holidays approaching people

often give wine. Any tips to impressing the in-

laws, a boss or good friend?

Read more online at www.encoremag.com

10/30/2009 Page 13NYC_Wrap_Nov_2009.pdf

63 Lafayette Ave. • 718.852.1100

Scopello, named after a small village in Sicily, is a

place you can immerse yourself in a spectacular

natural setting, ancient history and delicious

wholesome foods. Our menu features the fresh-

est produce, fish and meats, homemade pastas

and bread, with ingredients imported from Italy...

25 Lafayette Ave.

718.222.5800

The wunderbar authentic

Viennese dishes at chef Thomas Ferlesch’s

charming Fort Greene Austrian bistro are

worth traveling for; it recalls a homely corner

of old Europe, and the location and person-

able service are both perfect for a BAM night.

to really strut. And Domain Michel Tête is making

bangin’ Juliénas.

I do love Rioja, like really,

really love Rioja. Muga’s Prado Enea is aromatically

fascinating.

I think

about the food we’re going to have and if we are

only having one lonely bottle, what would fit

reasonably well throughout.

For good quality to price

ratio, I tend toward off the map regions—

Languedoc and Southern France, the regions no one

knows from Spain—Bierzo, Montsant, Alicante, and

of course, Italy!

In Brooklyn, I’ve been

recession-ified! I’m often at Diner or Marlow &

Sons for wine. Roberta’s offers a lean list, but good

wines. The Richardson Bar and Huckleberry Bar

have great wines by the glass, almost unheard of in

a bar.

Cork may always have a place in the very

upper echelons of wine, but Stelvin and increasingly,

boxes, are finding the company of good wine. I’m

saying by 2020, almost all everyday wines will be in

box or screw cap.

I really only give

champagne—it, by its very nature, suggests

celebration. Most people like it and can enjoy it

without being wine-geeks. I’m a fan of Gosset, and

Jean Milan’s Terres de Noel—a too obvious choice

for Christmas, but oh-so-good, and Jacques Selosse,

if you can find it and have a wine geek to impress. In

the words of Joe Strummer, “there’s never a bad

time for champagne.”

I’m partial to Rioja.

When you eat out, what factors do you

consider when ordering a bottle of wine?

Suggestions to finding a great value on a

restaurant’s wine list?

Where can we find you enjoying a glass of

wine around town?

Any idea by what year the cork top will cease

to exist?

Also, with the holidays approaching people

often give wine. Any tips to impressing the in-

laws, a boss or good friend?

Read more online at www.encoremag.com

10/30/2009 Page 13NYC_Wrap_Nov_2009.pdf

515 Atlantic Avenue • 718.243.9172

Come in and grab a bite at Ocean View Diner in Brooklyn! Newly renovated and under new

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