Yassine Behind The Ten Bells

$1.50 oyster happy hour every day

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Savour by Shortlist
July 30, 2025

Founder Yassine Bentaleb set out in 2008 to create ”a place to drink wine without the pretension,” and brought that vision to life with a natural wine bar and tapas haven in two inviting locations—one nestled in the Lower East Side and the other in Williamsburg. Welcome!

What are your earliest memories of dining out?

“Shrimp a la plancha at restaurant de la calle in Arzew, Algeria at 6 years old”

If you could only have one item on your menu, what would it be?

“Definitely the croquettes!”

Menu Highlights:

  • Papas Bravas

  • Hand Cut Steak Tartare

  • Croquettes (Ham or Mushroom)

  • Cod-Stuffed Piquillo Peppers

  • Shrimp Nachos

  • Boquerones (White Anchovies in Vinegar & Olive Oil)

  • Sweet Burrata - Honey & Figs

Happy Hour (every day, opening till 7pm)

$1.50 Oysters, $20 Carafe of Wine

Cheese & Charcuterie Plate $36

Board of 3 cheeses & 3 meats

What do you think makes a meal memorable, and how do you create that experience for your guests?

“A good bottle of wine, a few friends, and croquettes of course”

What are your favorite restaurants in NYC?

“Le French Diner, Wu’s Wonton King, and Ankara cuisine”

Grab a glass! - LES: 247 Broome St. / Williamsburg: 65 Irving Ave.

With Compliments to the Chef,

Jenn

Founder, Shortlist New York

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