Hi, this is Paula. I love wine, food and traveling- like most of us. I’ve earned my WSET Diploma in 2018 and I also have a formal culinary training by the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners. I came to NYC in ’95 and from day one I was in the hospitality industry, which culminated with me running my own restaurant and wine bar with my husband Renato, who is a WSET Diploma holder too. After a beautiful 10 year run I continue to be one lucky gal as my job is to buy great wines for a great bunch. I feel extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to visit numerous wine regions around the world and meet incredibly talented wine producers. Moved by their stories and the wines that they make, I wanted to share some of my experiences here. Welcome to my page. In Vino Felicitas!

OAK Closed November 2016

Inspired by Italian cantinas and French bistros, OAK is an intimate restaurant and wine bar located in Williamsburg Brooklyn. Since 2007 OAK has been owned and operated by husband and wife team of Sommeliers – Renato and Paula, also a trained chef. OAK’ seasonal menu is rustic, home-like and prepared simply and naturally using only the best quality ingredients. We support small, local and international purveyors with a long established history. OAK focus on wines with character, and with true expression of place, soil, climate and the whole vine environment known as terroir. www.oakwinebar.com