Featured Wine Region: Basque Country
The land of the Basque Country stretches from the Ebro River in Rioja to the Atlantic coast into France following the Bay of Biscay. From rolling hills to steep mountains and coastal fjords, it is a harsh, rugged, and intensely beautiful land. The influence of the Bay of Biscay is felt in both the cool, damp climate and abundance of ingredients from the sea.
Spanning the border between southwestern France and northeastern Spain, the Basque Country is a land unto itself, with a distinctive culture and an ancient language. The native name of the region is Euskal Herria, literally translated as “the land where people speak Basque.”
Let us take you through the traditional wines of Txakoli and Rioja Alavesa, to the region's distinctive digestif, Pacharán (with a few stops in between!) - alongside a feast that pays homage to the rich culinary culture of the region.
Winter Menu: Basque
Pintxos
Guildas, txistorra, croqueta de bakalao
Mains
Sopa donostiarra
San Sebastian fish stew
Txipiron en su tinta
Stuffed calamari with ink sauce
Bakalao en salsa verde
Cod with parsley veloute, white asparagus and green peas
Txuleta con piquillos
Aged rib-eye with roasted piquillo peppers
Dessert
Goxua
Caramelized custard cake
Pantxineta
Almond puff pastry
Idiazabal eta menbrillo
Sheep milk cheese & quince
About the Space
An extension of Williamsburg’s three-star French Brasserie, Le Crocodile, the Cellar is a captivating private dining room nestled beneath Wythe Hotel’s
ground-floor restaurant.
The decor is simple and elegant, preserving the historical architecture of our 120-year-old factory building. Original brick walls are thoughtfully adorned with handcrafted oak paneling which houses a rotating selection of featured wines.
The Cellar offers nightly seatings for parties of seven or more, and availability for private events with advanced bookings of up to 40 guests.
Service & Wine Director, Gabriella Borg Costanzi
