Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileTHE TELL ME BAR
New Orleans, LA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Tell Me Bar is a natural wine bar with a meticulously curated list spanning France, Italy, Spain, Germany/Austria, Georgia, and the US, plus large formats and sherry. Named Eater's Best Wine Bar of the Year 2023, it runs weekly events like Sherry Flights on Wednesdays and Rare Wine Glass Specials on weekends. Happy hour brings value: $10 wines by the glass and a $12 Cappelletti Spritz.
- What should I order?
- Start with a glass of Cardedu Bucche Vermentino for a skin-contact pour, then move to a red like Tenuta il Nespolo Barbera. On Wednesdays, the sherry flight showcases pours such as Valdespino Fino 'Inocente'. If you want something lighter, a Reissdorf Kölsch and a Picon shot added for $4 makes a crisp pairing.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Natural wine enthusiasts seeking a deep, regionally organized list will find much to explore. The range of by-the-glass options from $12 to $14 and large format bottles like the Domaine Viret magnum suit both casual sippers and committed collectors. The non-alcoholic lineup, including Ghia and Leilo, welcomes those abstaining.
- When should I go?
- Wednesday's Sherry Flights offer a focused tasting, while happy hour delivers $10 wines by the glass and $12 spritzes. Weekends feature Rare Wine Glass Specials, and Thursday's Sushi & Saké pairs wine with food pop-ups.
- What should I expect to spend?
- By-the-glass wines run $12 to $14, with happy hour glasses at $10. Bottles range from $40 to $1390, and sherry pours like the Valdespino Fino are $9 for 3oz. Cocktails are $12 during happy hour, and beers run $7 to $8.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Tell Me Bar earned Eater's Best Wine Bar of the Year 2023. Its wine list spans multiple regions and includes large formats, sherry, and dessert wines. A policy to open any bottle under $60 when two glasses are purchased encourages exploration, while weekly events like Sherry Flights and Rare Wine Glass Specials keep the program lively.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail program is concise, featuring a Cappelletti Spritz at $12 and a Ghia NA Spritz at $7 during happy hour. It offers a classic Italian aperitivo and a non-alcoholic option, but lacks broader cocktail variety.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour Cappelletti Spritz at $12 offers an accessible classic.
- — Ghia NA Spritz provides a non-alcoholic cocktail option.
Standout selections
- — Cappelletti Spritz – classic Italian aperitivo, $12; Ghia NA Spritz – non-alcoholic, $7
Pricing: $7-$12
Wine
A natural wine bar with an extensive, meticulously curated list organized by region, including French, Italian, Spanish, German/Austrian, Georgian, and American wines. Offers large formats, dessert wines, sherry, and by-the-glass pours. Named Eater's Best Wine Bar of the Year 2023.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive regional organization with a wide range of selections.
- — Distinctive offerings like sherry flights and large format bottles.
- — Eater recognition as Best Wine Bar of the Year 2023.
Standout selections
- — Domaine Viret 'Marcotis' Vdf Rouge 2014 Magnum – $218
- — Valdespino Fino 'Inocente' Single Vineyard – $9 for 3oz
- — Caneva di Nani Prosecco Col Fondo NV – $13/50
Pricing: $9-$1390
Beer
A small but distinct beer list focuses on European lagers and Kölsch. Options include Kronenbourg 1664 Tallboy, Weihenstephan Original Lager, and Reissdorf Kölsch. A unique option adds a shot of Picon to any beer for $4.
Menu strengths
- — Focused selection of European lagers and Kölsch.; Option to add a shot of Picon to any beer for $4 adds versatility.
Standout selections
- — Reissdorf Kölsch – $8; Weihenstephan Original Lager – $7
Pricing: $7-$8
Nonalcoholic
Offers a thoughtful non-alcoholic range including Ghia Non-Alcoholic Cocktails in Ginger or Lime & Salt, Leilo Sparkling Kava in four flavors, Untitled Art NA Italian Style Lager, and Fentimans Ginger Beer. Happy hour includes a Ghia NA Spritz at $7.
Menu strengths
- — Variety across cocktails, sparkling kava, NA beer, and ginger beer.
- — Happy hour Ghia NA Spritz at $7 is an accessible option.
Standout selections
- — Ghia Non-Alcoholic Cocktails – $8; Leilo Sparkling Kava – $8
- — Untitled Art NA Italian Style Lager – $6
Pricing: $4-$8
Spirits
Spirits are limited to a single option: adding a shot of Picon to any beer for $4. This is a functional enhancement rather than a standalone spirit program.
Menu strengths
- — Picon shot add-on provides a unique way to customize a beer.
Standout selections
- — Spirits are available as an add-on to beer: 'Add a shot of Picon to any beer' for $4.
Pricing: $4 add-on
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