These lounges, bars, and restaurants might as well be portals. As a person who has lived in New York for ten years, and has a spouse that works in hospitality and nightlife industry, you can trust these magic-making spots.
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1st in barcelona and 1st in the hearts of nolita dirtbags
schmuck.
When you're uptown, and need something that 1) hits the spot and 2) embraces the speakeasy traditions of New York, Harlem's Gin Bar is the best option by a mile.
Gin Bar at Enoteca Harlem
this is where you should go to cosplay an 80s 3 martini lunch
Lounge on Pearl - Bar & Cocktail Lounge in Downtown NYC
have a hot dog tower in the classiest possible way
Elegant Cocktail Bar in SoHo NYC | Sloane’s SoHo NYC
Restaurant
this has been my place to go for any major life event - it just feels like a celebration
Monkey Bar
for meticulously made drinks and a life-changing stone bowl of garlic rice
Bangkok Supper Club
phenomenal vibes and bread service
Jean's
this place can cure any ill with its incredible cocktails and beautifully plated unique takes on mexican classics
Frijoleros BK
Music
For all the folks who love jazz but haven't been exposed to much of it live, The Django at the Roxy Hotel is a great jumping-off point to dip your toes into this quintessentially New York genre.
The Django
a gorgeous lounge with incredible jazz
Foxtail | Cocktail Bar in New York, NY
Some of my favorite summer new york nights were spent here, listening to the music or playing chess on the roof
Ornithology Jazz Club - Bushwick, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
For a classy spot you can bring even the most scared-of-New York tourists
