Help me spend $1800 on wine/beer in NYC!
November 1, 2010 11:26 AM Subscribe
Can you recommend any wine/beer shops/distributors in the New York area?
I am organizing a cultural event/fundraiser and have $1800 to spend on enough wine/beer for 300 people (and by "people" I mean "students attending an Open Bar event" so lots of booze is required). Does anyone have experience with wine/beer shops or distributors and have recommendations? Criteria are: Cheap, reputable, will deliver in Manhattan (at no or low cost).
I am organizing a cultural event/fundraiser and have $1800 to spend on enough wine/beer for 300 people (and by "people" I mean "students attending an Open Bar event" so lots of booze is required). Does anyone have experience with wine/beer shops or distributors and have recommendations? Criteria are: Cheap, reputable, will deliver in Manhattan (at no or low cost).
Trader Joe's Union Square Wine (541)
138 E. 14th St.
New York, NY 10003
Phone Number: 212-529-6326
Trading Hours: M-Sat 9am-10pm; Sun 12pm-9pm; Wine is sold at this location
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posted by patronuscharms at 11:31 AM on November 1, 2010
138 E. 14th St.
New York, NY 10003
Phone Number: 212-529-6326
Trading Hours: M-Sat 9am-10pm; Sun 12pm-9pm; Wine is sold at this location
Since I pressed post too quickly...
posted by patronuscharms at 11:31 AM on November 1, 2010
The Trader Joe's mentioned by patronuscharms only sells wine; while the grocery store next door sells beer, I'm not sure how much luck you'll have buying in bulk. Instead, for your beer needs, I'd consult this thread; I personally have had great luck with New Beer Distributors down on Chrystie Street.
posted by saladin at 12:03 PM on November 1, 2010
posted by saladin at 12:03 PM on November 1, 2010
You will have to go to two stores - can't sell liquor and beer in the same store in NYC.
Since you want cheap TJs is probably the way to go. If you wanted to spend like 8 bucks a bottle on wine I think there are better choices, but at the "as cheap as possible" price point that's the way to go.
posted by JPD at 12:28 PM on November 1, 2010
Since you want cheap TJs is probably the way to go. If you wanted to spend like 8 bucks a bottle on wine I think there are better choices, but at the "as cheap as possible" price point that's the way to go.
posted by JPD at 12:28 PM on November 1, 2010
I recently asked a similar question and found great beers at remarkable prices at Flair up on 207th. No delivery, but for the difference in price, I'm sure you can figure out a solution.
posted by piro at 12:45 PM on November 1, 2010
posted by piro at 12:45 PM on November 1, 2010
Get Kegs. These guys don't deliver, but they can probably refer you to a distributor closer to your venue. Kegs can be a pain in the ass but the value is high, and no bottles or cans to clean up. The less glass you have to deal with the better. 2 or 3 kegs, at roughly 3 or 4 hundred bucks, should be more than enough beer. Price your wine to 8-12 bucks a bottle, get between 6 and 10 cases depending on your crowd. Ah, but re-reading the question I see you are not doing hard booze, so that makes it easier by far to go long on the wine.
Keep in mind that kegs require a large deposit, but are worth it. Plus if there is any left over you can host a party the next weekend, just keep it cold.
posted by vrakatar at 1:12 PM on November 1, 2010
Keep in mind that kegs require a large deposit, but are worth it. Plus if there is any left over you can host a party the next weekend, just keep it cold.
posted by vrakatar at 1:12 PM on November 1, 2010
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posted by patronuscharms at 11:30 AM on November 1, 2010