When it comes to dining out in New York City, how many times have you said to yourself, “Oh, that was just too good”? You have probably come across your fair share of worthwhile restaurants and bars, but do you find yourself craving more even after you walk out of the doors?
If you have never experienced this phenomenon, you haven’t been to Tolani Wine Restaurant, an establishment that brings the flavors of the world into one menu. The word “Tolani” actually means “too good” in South African slang, which is exactly what diners think to themselves when they leave the Upper West Side restaurant. Drawing from the best flavors, techniques, and ingredients from countries all around the world, this is a true culinary adventure in NYC.
You won’t be able to get enough of this quaint wine bar and restaurant, completely unpretentious and filled with an assortment of aromas. Invite yourself in and start on a culinary journey around the world through a selection of small to medium-sized plates that you and your dining guests can share. Begin your adventure in Spain for a bit of Paella crafted Two Tolani Style before you head over to Greece for a grilled octopus salad. Surprise your taste buds with goat curry and mango from the West Indies or a Thai Green Papaya and cucumber salad with crisp rice peanut sauce.
The innovative menu comes from an eclectic group of people who brought this restaurant together. Co-partners Eric Caplan and Turgut Balikci from New York and Turkey, as well as managing partner Stanton DuToit from South Africa are the heart behind the restaurant. The menu is thanks to executive consulting chef Craig Hopson from Australia.
Start exploring beyond the ordinary at this top restaurant and bar in Manhattan. Get a little bit of everything paired with a bottle of wine at Tolani Wine Restaurant.