Probably my single favorite cocktail bar anywhere in the world. Don't miss the snacks, especially the chips with za'atar spiced yogurt.
Painkiller, and their painkiller, were first responsible for convincing me that tiki is (profoundly) worth reviving. Always one for spiritous classics, I feared pineapple and coconut. I was wrong.
May be Boston's best bar. Always trust bartender's choice. And their Old Cuban—made with Roederer Brut Premier—is easily the best I've ever had.
Lower-key than the newer cocktail revival places in the city, Rye unassumingly delivers consistent quality in a cool setting with an absolute minimum of pomp. Great to relax after work on off nights.
Drink houses outstanding talent and superb ingredients under a cool roof. Unfortunately, everyone has heard, and it has become far too much of a pain most nights. Enjoy No. 9, ES or Craigie instead.
Unassuming from the outside, Rendezvous quietly houses one of the best bars in Boston. Scott is superbly talented, and quietly lends his own refined yet low-key character to the whole bar experience.
Come for the cocktails, stay for the chilaquiles. They're a traditional Mexican hangover dish, often served at weddings if the party is still going at sunrise. Get them and preempt your hangover.
Best Old Fashioned in NYC. Comes mixed perfectly with a single giant ice cube. Best enjoyed with 3 of your closest friends.
on the corner of two of my most favorite streets in new york city: pell and doyers. they're especially mysterious at night. surprise someone as you're walking through chinatown + grab drinks inside.
Among the best cocktail and food programs in the city, under one roof. A great, relaxed alternative for a cocktail in the Mission when Beretta is too crowded.
a hidden bar in the west village that is great for an intimate rendezvous, date, or small gathering of friends. Love the gin cocktails here.
Just let the mixologists work their magic. No menu here, and that's what's great about it. Just tell them the flavors you like. The housemade ginger beer kicks some butt.
