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Metro Marché, New York City ($10)

This bus-station brasserie has good food and cheap corkage. 625 Eighth Ave.; 212-239-1010.

Sip Sak, New York City ($13)

Great Turkish food and a low corkage fee. 928 Second Ave.; 212-583-1900.

Dahlia Lounge, Seattle ($15)

Corkage here is just $15, as it is at all of Tom Douglas's restaurants. 2001 Fourth Ave.; 206-682-4142.

Market, St. Helena, CA ($15)

Corkage is free on Tuesday nights at this friendly diner. 1347 Main St.; 707-963-3799.

Charlie Palmer Steak, Washington, DC ($25)

If you bring an American wine, the corkage is free; otherwise, it's $25. 101 Constitution Ave. NW; 202-547-8100.

Naha, Chicago ($25)

There are lots of great corkage spots in Chicago, but this restaurant also has terrific food. 500 N. Clark St.; 312-321-6242.

Michael Mina, San Francisco ($35)

This top restaurant has a great wine list and a fair corkage fee as well. 335 Powell St.; 415-397-9222.