Corks and More

After a day of touring wineries around Seneca Lake, there was nothing more we wanted to do than to sit down and enjoy a few dishes at the local wine bar. We stopped into Corks and More, a bit hidden and right on the water in Ithaca, for a light dinner and a few glasses of wine.

The concept was a lot of fun. Diners purchase a reloadable card and use that card to pay for their wine in the machines. Wine is dispensed in a 1 oz., 3 oz. or 5 oz. option, a good way to try a variety of wines without over drinking. Wines varied from sweet to dry and local to South American and Australian.

They also have a full service kitchen with full meals, soups, and tapas. We decided to try a few of the crostinis, which are perfect two-bite creations. We tried the Pan fried prosciutto with mozzarella and basil, brie with apples and onions, Pesto Chicken with Fontina Cheese, and the Sausage and Pumpkin Butter with Sharp Cheddar Cheese. The brie with apples and the sausage and pumpkin butter were, by far, our favorites.

The pre-loaded card for the wine dispensers was also able to be used for food, making it a very convenient way to pay for out of towners.

There is also a full service bar, as well.