V-Note, New York

Lauded by Time Out New York for its earth-friendly offerings, V-Note unfolds an upscale bistro menu overflowing with organic wines and gourmet vegan cuisine sprinkled with kosher and gluten-free options. As the brains behind Blossom and Cafe Blossom, Ronen Seri has expanded the vegan-eatin' scene with a vast selection of brunch, lunch, and dinner fare crafted from fresh veggies, soy, seitan, and tofu. V-Note's organic wine bar splashes palates with an array of wines that are either biodynamic or sustainable and organic—each bottle gifting mouths vibrant flavors and tasting notes handwritten by the vines they were plucked from. A dark-wood ceiling outfitted with inset track lighting casts a dim glow above diners nestled into contemporary wood chairs and white booths adorned with patterned pillows. Smooth black walls encase the entire eating space, and a wine rack with x-shaped shelves stands prominently behind the candle-laden wood bar.