David Lombardo

“Some of the most memorable moments of my life have been sitting around a table, enjoying food and wine,” says David Lombardo, Wine and Beverage Director for Anvil NY. "Nothing provides a sense of community more, and that is something we strive for in our restaurants." While not classically trained as a sommelier, Lombardo crafted his own wine education through tasting, reading and traveling to wine regions throughout Europe and the United States, and his knowledge of and enthusiasm for the wine experience is evident throughout the famous wine lists he oversees at Ditch Plains, Landmarc (TriBeCa), and Landmarc (at the Time Warner Center).

Since its opening in 2004, Landmarc (TriBeCa) has become a neighborhood favorite well-known for its unique wine program. The restaurant’s 300-bottle list features half and full selections only and, more importantly, the hand-picked selections from around the world are offered at far less than the traditional markup, meaning that the bottles on the list are often priced similarly to those found in retail stores — a practice almost unheard of in the business until the opening of Landmarc (TriBeCa). While the idea for this unconventional program may have been Murphy’s, it could not have been executed without Lombardo’s passion and commitment, both for Landmarc and for wine.

Lombardo also acts as an Adjunct Instructor in Wine for the Institute of Culinary Education, and has also appeared on Kelly Choi’s Eat Out New York as a wine consultant.