Ambassador Wines & Spirits

Sutton Place
1020 Second Ave.
at E. 54th St.

P: 212.421.5078

This East Side wine and spirits store is an impressive resource for those who either know their wines or want to become knowledgeable.  They also have a serious selection of spirits, notably single-malt scotches, sake, bourbon and vodka.

What's great:

There is a broad and deep choice from the places you'd expect (France, Italy, Australia, California), but there's also much more than a token selection from Spain, New Zealand, Israel, South Africa, and other wine-producing countries.  Their Champagnes include many from small French producers as well as the biggest and best known. 

What to know:

They're open daily. 

They have a large chilled room for sake as well as Champagne and other wines best served chilled.