Madam Geneva is known for its fruity preserves—all of which can be served over ice with Beefeater gin or 42 Below vodka. Think: pineapple vanilla bean, pear ginger and cranberry orange.
If I had to choose only one bar in New York City, Clover Club would be it. They have fun Gilded Age-ish snacks and signature drinks, plus lots of champagne. -Alex McCord, Real Housewives of New York C
Best burgers. Best martinis, best staff. Been coming to. Mollys for 10 years and it has always been consistantly great
It's the place to be seen. The who's who from all over the world. Try the truffle fries! -Patrick McDonald, Launch My Line
Try the Sweet Hereafter. Swapping in pisco for gin, barkeep Joachim Simo takes the straightlaced martini for a sultry Latin American spin. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
It's italian meets tapas meets brunch. Get anything with their super chunky walnut pesto.
"Tarallucci e Vino offers snacks to drinkers at the bar on weeknights from 4pm-close every night. The plates change each day but offerings typically include pizzette, quiche and olives." - eater.com
The numbered cocktail program keeps up with the crisp bar vibe but adds some color to contemporary concoctions like the No. 7 (Flor de Cana/allspice dram/Carpano Antica/nutmeg). Read more.
This is the place to tweet and be seen. Their meaty lunch menu includes terrines, ham, sea bass and steak, but the most popular entree is the lamb burger ($17). Read more.
Try the house gin and tonic, a complex cocktail with little in common with your garden-variety G&T. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Expensive cocktails served in a hidden speak-easy by men with Civil War beards. The only thing Slightly Off about this place is how Eerily On these guys are. Even the ice cubes are well read. - IFC St
Sponsored Tip: Order San Pellegrino or Acqua Panna water at this stylish spot and a donation will be made to Share Our Strength! Also: excellent mezze and jazz six nights a week. Read more.
There is no formal cocktail list, but the bartender asks the type of spirit you like & if you like your drinks sweet, sour, etc. Then he creates a custom cocktail for you.
For a culinary seafood treat, splurge on the tasting menu at Le Bernadin and experience 8 courses of perfectly paired dishes from world renowned Chef Ripert.
This neighborhood noshery plates without pause from 8a 'til close. Come at night for great seafood and cocktails like the Mancini, a mix of bourbon, amaro, smoked cinnamon, and old fashioned bitters. Read more.
NYC [Drink] Feels like the Roaring 20's at Bathtub Gin. Awesome speakeasy vibe with great cocktails. Love the Melancholy Punch.
If you've been to N'awlins, Love Oysters, and hate being inside, Maison Premiere can accommodate your wildest wishes. Quality and affordability has never tasted so sweet! Read more.
Try the sherry cobbler. Bar mgr Dan Greenbaum adds raspberries muddled w/ a wedge of lemon & a splash of simple syrup to Lustau Dry Amontillado sherry. It’s one of our #100best dishes & drinks of 2011 Read more.
This bar specializes in pulques (made from fermented agave sap) and has a full menu with goodness like stuffed masa pockets known as Gorditas de Requeson O Papa Con Chorizo. Read more.
Order a glass of Gaja Barbaresco to pair with the complimentary parmesan served while you peruse the menu.
Smith & Mills is one of my favorite places in the city. Better to go earlier in the evening (or on a weekend or on an off-night). Otherwise, the tiny spot is packed+loses charm
A subterranean speakeasy for a secret rendezvous. Ring the doorbell by the gold sign to gain entry and order the Tiffany cocktail, designed especially for Tiffany by Raines Law bartenders.
Aside from cutting hair & shaving, the Blind Barber has a full-service bar with beer, wine & cocktails including the house special Sweeney Todd (whiskey, egg white, honey syrup, lemon juice). Read more.
Go to The Other Room...especially if you like low key spots that have great wine selection and beer. It's unlike any other place you've seen. Read more.
Great vibes, great drinks, and great bar food make Ward III a treat. In Tribeca where places often sit on opposite ends of the grimy/over-lush spectrum, it's a pleasant surprise to find such an oasis.
I <3 City Winery. Great live music venue with awesome food, and an extensive beer & wine list.
This spot takes the drinks-and-a-cut concept to the next level, w/ a 2-seat barber shop up front & behind a sliding door, a cocktail lounge decked w/ leather-cushioned wooden booths & old-school sofas Read more.
The phrase "Always On, Slightly Off" might as well have been created to describe Whiskey Town's signature beverage, the Pickle Back: a shot of whiskey followed by a pickle juice chaser. - IFC Staff
The tiki trend gains some food-world cred: Craig Koketsu (Quality Meats) is in the kitchen and Richard Leach (Park Avenue Summer) brings the booze.
