Kathryn Yu: Go before 7:30pm on Sundays through Wednesdays. Sit at the bar. Don't trust the doorman's time estimates if he puts your name down--it's very hard to predict when people will leave.
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 114 tips and reviews
Erin: They make their own syrups right at the bar, including the delectable Lavender Honey. Don't order off the menu - just let Reynolds choose something for you.