Noah Weiss: There is no better scotch cocktail than the Philadelphia Story, which is mixed with amaro averna, st. germain, grapefruit, and bitters. It's smoky, spicy, with a strong hint of citrus.
Village Voice: One of our ten best Manhattan bars-The bartender will whittle you a perfectly spherical ice ball for your Old Fashioned right before your eyes. A jazz trio keeps the place hopping.
133 Avenue C (btwn E 8th & E 9th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 204 tips and reviews
Nina Yiamsamatha: Seider (co-owner) recently created new drinks for the menu - worth checking out if you haven't been back in a while. Try the 'Off to the Races' or 'Say Hello to my Little Friend.'