Corkbuzz Restaurant & Wine Bar

After seeing the TV series Uncorked on Esquire Network we had to come try Corkbuzz. We came about 30 min before our reservation to grab a drink. We sat at the bar and were served by a lovely gentleman. We talked to him for about 30 min about his culinary background and his experience thus far in his hunt for the coveted sommelier certification. Really nice guy. He let us try some great wines and told us all about them. We were seated shortly after.

We started off with the duck salumi and house ricotta. Both were great, especially the ricotta.

Next we got the kale salad (it was very typical, not memorable), the beet salad (liked this, didn't love it though), the brussels (holy moly, incredible), and the bacon wrapped dates (yum).

We got a bottle of white and red at the recommendation of our server (who was also a certified sommelier). Both were very good.

Great space, good for groups. Tapas are tasty with a looooong wine list! Also do great cocktails... Can be custom

Meh. Mediocre service, slow prep (1.5 hrs from order until served food). Duck hash item had about 2oz of duck in it. Side salads not dressed. Half price champange bottles was nice.

Super nice staff and good food and good wine and good this and good that.

Good wine, but incongruous atmosphere. Picture yourself sipping a decadent glass of wine in a bar with upscale/modern decor, but there is Gwen Stefani music playing in the background and you can see tourists in Chelsea Market through the window.