You know how certain TV shows have infinite “rewatch-ability,” and some songs never get old? Claud is the restaurant version of that. While the extreme scarcity of reservations has prevented us from testing this out, we bet we could go to this East Village European spot every other night without getting tired of it. The seasonal dishes - including some of the best roast chicken and the absolute best shrimp in NYC - from a Momofuku Ko alum are all shareable and absolutely delicious. The space is ideal for 2nd or 102nd dates, and the casual bar seating works for snacks after work. And then there’s the wine. Chase Sinzer has curated a selection of both benchmark and in-the-know producers, primarily from France. Here are a few of our favorites.
Here are our favorite bottles on the Claud wine list.
Sparkling
Belluard ‘Mont Blanc’ Savoie, France 2014
Savart 'L’ouverture' NV
What dish to order: Escargot Croquettes
Chablis
Tribut Chablis, Burgundy 2019
Dauvissat Chablis, Burgundy 2016
What dish to order: Red Shrimp (please note: this is a must-order no matter what you’re drinking.)
White Burgundy
Genot Boulanger 'Lulunne Blanc' Beaune, Burgundy 2019
Paul Pillot, Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy 2018
What dish to order: Chicken Liver Agnolotti
Riesling and Chenin Blanc
Keller, 'Limestone' Rheinhessen, Germany 2021
Clos Rougeard, Brézé, Saumur, Loire 2012
What dish to order: Steelhead Trout and Clams
Red Burgundy
d’Angerville, 1er Cru Volnay, Burgundy 2019
Denis Bachelet, 'Les Corbeaux' 1er Cru Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy 2013
What dish to order: Chicken with Foie Drippings (a must-order)
Jura and the Rhône
Tissot, ‘En Barberon’ Jura 2020
Thierry Allemand, Cornas 'Reynard' 2008
What dish to order: Pork Chop with Smoked Onion Jus
