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October 1, 2009
Bar Celona New York
Traditional Spanish small plates with a Latin twist at this former glue factory-turned-sexed-up tapas den. Impressive, artisanal cocktails (Albino Old Fashioned, Paellarinha) courtesy of The Tippling Bros.
September 8, 2009
Mayahuel New York
Death & Co. crew introduces an intimate Mexican cocktail den working hard to defy tequila stereotypes. (So try not to mention worms in bottles, sticky body shots, or frozen margaritas.)
September 8, 2009
Hotel Griffou New York
Old world is the new downtown feel. Leather banquettes, gold-framed paintings, and soft light from chandeliers call for stuffed lobster tails with brown butter veloute and steak tartare with a fried quail egg. Cocktails obligatory: Try the Trophy Wife.
September 8, 2009
Milk & Honey New York
Invite your understated yet well-connected friends to this tiny, hidden cocktail bar that started the speakeasy craze. Only guests with reservations are admitted. Luckily, the once-elusive number has finally gone public.
September 8, 2009
Weather Up New York
These days, a bartender’s push-broom mustache and suspenders are par for the course. But drinks at the well-lit, ’30s-style drinking establishment are nothing short of unique. The actual bar, which has button stools attached like typewriter keys, is pretty neat, too.
September 8, 2009
Fort Defiance New York
Pegu Club bartender and food writer’s eclectic cafe (Counter Culture coffee, egg creams, gingerade, baked goods), bar (cocktails inspired by an international adventurer from the ’40s), and nighttime eatery (small plates, sandwiches, and entrees by a former Good Fork chef).
Photo: Hisao Oka/Courtesy of Fort Defiance
September 8, 2009
The Richardson New York
A speakeasy done right thanks to a lack of pretension and the right balance of mahogany decor, old-timey touches like vintage cash registers, and a pleasing selection of draft beers and house cocktails.
September 8, 2009
Death & Co. New York
Look hard for the entrance and this prohibition-style establishment will reward you with specialty cocktails by resident mixologists, rare brown liquors, and punch bowls of Pimms. Requisite jazz standards play while you fill up on oysters and chocolate lava cake.
Photo: Courtesy of Death & Company
September 8, 2009
Prune New York
Shabby-chic decor and butcher paper tablecloths add to the charm of this cute-as-can-be LES spot. The eclectic menu features down-home faves. Prepare to wait on line for brunch. No plums to be found.
September 8, 2009
Hotel Delmano New York
You’ll want to spend the night, but there’s no boarding at this purposely worn-in cocktail saloon, the latest fancified drinking establishment (weathered banquettes, antique light fixtures) for grown-up scenesters.
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