The East Village seems set to gain a sophisticated cultural and culinary destination when Art Laboratory (officially filed as Wine Art Laboratory) opens at 40 Avenue B. This new wine-and-art bar aims to offer a refined experience with a menu that centers on authentic Georgian dishes, such as the cheese-filled bread adjarian khachapuri. According to a permit application, the menu will also include small plates and curated cheese selections. These regional specialties are designed to pair with a full-service beverage program that includes a diverse selection of wines from around the world, as well as beer, cider, and spirits. What Now New York has reached out for more information.
Georgian-born visual artist Giorgi Togonidze is linked to the planned bar. He recently brought his distinct style, at times featuring textured reliefs and metallic patinas, to décor work at The History Restaurant in Midtown Manhattan. The artistic décor at Art Laboratory will feed into the overall vibe, which will include the occasional low-key DJ set. The owners appear eager to break from bar tenants in the past who reportedly disrupted the neighborhood.
