Sip School at Bananas in the East Village

Join No Wine Left Behind for Sip School at in the East Village — a playful, vibey spot serving Asian American comfort food in a space that doesn’t take itself too seriously (banana art everywhere, once you start noticing).

You’ll start with a welcome drink and taste three wines poured blind — natural, Eastern European, and intentionally unfamiliar. Then it’s game time: a multiple‑choice blind tasting where you guess the grape, flavor notes, and region, alongside the rest of the room.region,

While we tally results, keep your eyes open: Bananas hides four banana rubber ducks around the space. Find one. Claim bragging rights.

And because this is Sip School, you’re getting our signature mix of learning, storytelling, and play — all wrapped into a competitive blind wine tasting game that turns even the quietest sipper into a trash‑talking champion.

• 🍹 Welcome drink
• 🍷 Flight of 3 funky Eastern European wines
• 🎮 Sip School’s signature gamified blind tasting (multiple choice!)
• 🏆 Prizes for top scorers
• 🍽️ Come early for brunch or stay late for dinner — Bananas does not miss

Who it’s for: Adventurous sippers, casual drinkers, grape nerds, and trivia lovers. All knowledge levels welcome. Just bring your curiosity (and maybe a competitive spirit).

📅 When: Sunday, February 22, 2026

📍 Where: Bananas | 174 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009

⏰ Time: 5-7PM

🎟️ Tickets: $35

🍇 Spots are limited, and these grapes don’t like to be ignored. Come give them the love they deserve.

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Info: Enjoy a glass (or two) of our welcome drink to get in the zone for games to come!

Info: Taste three wines from the bar's list and try your best to identify the varietal, region, and flavor notes! Enjoy an extra taste of your favorite wines as we tally up scores, hold tie breakers, and hand out prizes!

Info: After winners are announced and prizes handed out, toast your victory (or fun night) by ordering another glass of your favorite at the bar. Sip for a little longer as you enjoy delicious food and spend more time with your new wine buddies.

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