September 8, 2009

Permanent Brunch New York

Early riser, night owl. No matter your sleeping pattern, you’ll never miss the first meal of the day at this new East Village joint, where it’s all breakfast, all the time. (What could go wrong at the bacon bar?)

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Breakfast, Brunch

September 8, 2009

Bar Carrera New York

Simple, cozy, concrete bar with high stools, small Basque plates, and plenty of strawberry sangria.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Late Night, Light Bites

September 8, 2009

Joseph Leonard New York

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Breakfast, Brunch

September 8, 2009

Pegu Club New York

A new-school sanctuary for old-school cocktailing. Mixologist Audrey Saunders sets a new standard for drinking and swilling at this cool, upstairs, vaguely colonial bar and lounge. The emphasis is on historic, researched, meticulously crafted drinks and snacks that lessen their devilish impact.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Classic Cocktails, Late Night

December 22, 2004

Employees Only New York

Find the fortune-teller in the window and slip into a speakeasy where bartenders pour liquid nirvana like the rosebud-appointed Mata Hari. Past the packed bar, a small, low-lit dining room serves orecchiette, elk loin, and truffled grilled cheese.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Classic Cocktails, Late Night