Heidi's House Wine Bar - $50 Gift Certificate

Heidi's House by the Side of the Road, Upper East Side Wine Bar Heidi Goar and Ed Webster opened this small, neighborhood bar (@E 78 St. and 1st Ave.) in 2011, in part because there were so few places in the area where they could enjoy a drink, good food, and the conversation and company of other people without the glare of a wide-screen TV. Since then, with the magnificent talents of chef Cipriano Pita and staff, Heidi’s House has served delicious food, craft and imported beer and cider, and a nice selection of wines. It remains an unusual spot on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. By design, there is no television to distract from lively conversation, but Ed has created a sophisticated jazz mix that fills the small space with quiet pleasure. Neighborhood regulars meet their friends here, or make new ones, and the atmosphere is always warm and friendly.