New Jersey's Most Entertaining Liquor Store
What do you like to drink? Do you know anything about pairing Japanese food with sake? Or what cabernet to bring to a steakhouse? If not, that's fine because Amrish Vakil and his team at Main Street Wine Cellar in Madison, NJ take care of all that for you!
Segment 1
Amrish discusses his background in different areas of retail before getting the opportunity to open Main Street Wine Cellar. Even though he was not much of a drinker before, Amrish has traveled the world learning everything he can about his products and how to relay that value to his customers. He prides himself on his knowledge and knows he can make sure you make the right selection to pair with whatever you are eating that night!
Today in New Jersey History: Tennis player Pam Casale was born in Camden, NJ on December 20, 1963. At one point in her career she was ranked 14th in the world and also was voted the most temperamental women's player in the mid-1980s.
Segment 2
Amrish is someone who is not only the best dressed guest we have had on the show so far, but he is someone who wears his heart on his sleeve to help build that trust with his clients. Main Street Wine Cellar also creates some stellar social media content on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook spearheaded by his social media manager, Alex Gonzalez. We also discuss Amrish's future goals for Main Street Wine Cellar and beyond.
New Jersey Fun Fact: New Jersey's state dance is...square dancing!
Segment 3
Amrish is very involved in the Madison community and surrounding towns like Florham Park and Chatham. The community has been great to him, so he wants to help those same people that have helped him. He's a huge supporter of the St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in Madison and the Chatham and Florham Park Education Foundations. He also started a "Stay Local, Shop Local" campaign to support other local businesses. If anyone knocks on his door he will do his best to get out there and help them.
Address: 300 Main Street Madison, NJ 07940
Website: https://mainstreetwinecellars.com/
Social: @mainstreetwinecellars
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