The cocktail renaissance is in full swing in NYC, where bartenders are bringing back classic recipes and mixologists are adding their own twists with new and interesting concoctions.
In our continuous efforts to “connect the fun to the fun people”, here is our MurphGuide Directory of the top cocktail bars in NYC:
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= links to venues’ websites.
Manhattan:Financial District / Lower Manhattan:
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| Boss Tweed’s: 41 Murray St. (between Church St. & W. Broadway) (585) 656-3468 bi-level cocktail lounge and eatery serving American-style cuisine with some European influences ———————– |
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| Cauldron Magical Pub: 47 Stone St. / 19 S. William St. (between Coenties Alley & Mill Lane) (212) 480-8142 / (917) 635-1960 molecular cocktail bar and gastropub, featuring Potions Class, a ticketed cocktail experience, on the second floor. ———————– |
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| Cedar Local: 25 Cedar St. (between William & Pearl St.) (212) 344-3467 Cedar Local wants to be your local bar in the Financial District ———————– |
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| The Dead Rabbit: 30 Water St. (between Broad St. & Coenties Slip) New York, NY. (646) 422-7906 Award-winning bar serving 72 historically-accurate cocktails dreamed up by the nineteenth century’s most celebrated bartenders. ———————– |
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| Hole in the Wall: 15 Cliff St. (between Fulton St. & John St.) restaurant & cocktail bar at the base of the American Coppers Building ———————– |
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| The Little Shop: 252 Front St. (Dover St.) (646) 360-4650 speakeasy cocktail lounge behind a bodega ———————– |
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| Makitiki at The Seaport: 19 Fulton St. (at South St. Seaport) (212) 732-8257 tiki bar at the South Street Seaport ———————– |
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| The Malt House: 9 Maiden Lane (between Broadway & Nassau St.) (646) 682-7577 All-American tavern serving craft beer & cocktails ———————– |
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| Monk McGinn’s: 57 Murray St. (between West Broadway & Church St.) (917) 265-8961 two story craft beer and cocktail bar ———————– |
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| Overstory: 70 Pine St. (between Pearl & William St.) cocktail lounge located on the 64th floor (one floor above SAGA Restaurant) featuring wraparound terrace with 360-degree views of the New York City skyline. ———————– |
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| Schilling: 109 Washington St. (between Rector & Carlisle St.) (212) 406-1200 restaurant & bar from Michelin-starred Austrian/American chef Eduard Frauneder ———————– |
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| Tin Building: 96 South St. (Sout Street Seaport, Pier 17) (646) 868-6000 A culinary destination by Jean-Georges, located in the former Fulton Fish Market featuring multiple restaurants & bars, including a wine bar, a cocktail bar, a beer bar and an outoor bar ———————– |
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| Tuck Room: 11 Fulton St. (Front St.) (212) 776-8273 Gastropub & cocktail bar in the Seaport District ———————– |
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Tribeca:
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Lower East side:
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| Banzarbar: Freeman Alley off Rivington St. (between Bowery & Christie) (212) 420-0012 private 20 seat cocktail bar upstairs above Freeman’s Restaurant ———————– |
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| Bar Belly: 14 Orchard St. (between Canal & Hester St.) New York, NY. (917) 488-0943 Oyster bar featuring craft cocktails and live music ———————– |
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| Bar Goto: 245 Eldridge St. (between Houston & Stanton St.) New York, NY. (212) 475-4411 Japanese tapas & craft cocktails. ———————– |
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| Black Crescent: 76 Clinton St. (Rivington St.) (212) 477-1771 cocktail & oyster bar ———————– |
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| Bonnie Vee: 17 Stanton St. (between Bowery & Christie) (917) 639-3352 Cocktail bar with an outdoor lounge ———————– |
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| Double Chicken Please: 115 Allen St. (Delancey St.) (646) 678-5452 restaurant & cocktail bar inspired by the exploration and experimentation of traditional drinks and dishes in the spirit of hacking design ———————– |
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| Fig. 19: 131 1/2 Chrystie St. (between Broome & Grand St.) members only speakeasy cocktail club above Home Sweet Home and behind an art gallery ———————– |
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| Garfunkel’s: 67 Clinton St. (between Stanton & Rivington St.) (212) 529-6999 Speakeasy serving craft cocktails on 2nd floor above The Burgery ———————– |
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| Kind Regards: 152 Ludlow St. (between Stanton & Rivington St.) (212) 253-0036 Two-story cocktail lounge featuring world class DJs ———————– |
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| Las’ Lap: 74 Orchard St. (between Broome & Grand St.) (646) 465-2444 rum-centric cocktail lounge serving Caribbean cuisine ———————– |
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| Lobby Bar at Ludlow Hotel: 180 Ludlow St. (between Houston & Stanton St.) (212) 432-1818 Cocktail lounge with a fireplace in the lobby of Ludlow Hotel ———————– |
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| Ms. Yoo: 163 Allen St. (between Stanton & Rivington St.) (917) 261-2490 Contemporary American Korean gastropub serving handcrafted cocktails & signature eats ———————– |
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| Reception Bar: 45 Orchard St. (between Grand St. & Hester St.) (646) 490-4053 Korean cocktail and elixir bar ———————– |
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| Subject: 188 Suffolk St. (between Houston & Stanton St.) (646) 422-7898 Cocktail bar & prohibition bakery (NYC’s original alcoholic cupcake shop) ———————– |
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| Verlaine: 110 Rivington St. (between Essex & Ludlow St.) (212) 614-2494 Bar & lounge named after Paul Verlaine, the 19th century French poet, and known for their Hanoi Lychee Martini ———————– |
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Chinatown:
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East Village:
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| The Bowery Lobby: 335 Bowery (between 2nd & 3rd St.) (212) 505-9100 Cocktail lounge in the lobby of The Bowery Hotel ———————– |
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| The Cabinet: 649 E. 9th St. (between Avenue B & C)New York, NY. (917) 740-7492 Cocktail bar specializing in mezcal, tequila and rye. ———————– |
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| Death & Co.: 433 E. 6th St. (between 1st Ave. & Ave. A) (212) 388-0882 Award winning 1920s-style cocktail lounge ———————– |
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| Dream Baby: 162-164 Avenue B (between 10th & 11th St.) (212) 529-8463 Art deco cocktail lounge with authentic rock & roll spirit. ———————– |
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| Good Night Sonny: 134 First Ave. (St. Mark’s Place) (646) 692-3254 Neighborhood tavern with a raw bar ———————– |
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| Holiday Cocktail Lounge: 75 St. Marks Pl. (between First & Second Ave.) New York, NY. (212) 777-9637 New incarnation of the classic East Village bar on St. Mark’s. ———————– |
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| Jackdaw: 213 Second Ave. (13th St.) (212) 507-9333 neighborhood bar serving hand-crafted cocktails, craft beer and shared plates. ———————– |
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| Juke Bar: 196 Second Ave. (12th St.), Basement level (212) 228-7464 Cozy basement cocktail bar ———————– |
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| The Library at The Public: 425 Lafayette St. (between Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.) New York, NY. (212) 539-8777 Supper club and cocktail bar at The Public Theater. ———————– |
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| Library of Distilled Spirits: 80 E. 13th St. (Fourth Ave.) (212) 432-1324 Cocktail bar at the Hyatt Union Square, featuring a collection of over 1,500 bottles produced around the world, paying tribute to liquor makers and their craft. ———————– |
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| Little Rebel: 219 Second Ave. (between 13th & 14th St.) (646) 922-7325 2-level cocktail bar & restaurant ———————– |
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| Lovers of Today: 132 1/2 E. 7th St. (Avenue A) (212) 420-9517 speakeasy-style rock & roll cocktail bar below Niagara ———————– |
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| Mace: 505 E. 12th St. (between Ave. A & B) New York, NY. (347) 866-7739 Cocktail bar with spice-themed cocktail menu from master barman Nico de Soto. (recently re-located from E. 9th St.) ———————– |
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| Madelines Martini: 171 Avenue C (between 10th & 11th St.) cocktail bar specializing in martinis ———————– |
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| Mister Paradise: 105 First Ave. (between 6th & 7th St.) cocktail bar bringing upscale cocktails to a party vibe ———————– |
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| PDT: 113 St. Mark’s Place (between 1st Ave. & Avenue A) (212) 614-0386 PDT means please don’t tell. So we won’t tell you about the secret entrance ———————– |
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| Pineapple Club: 509 E. 6th St. (between Ave. A & B) (212) 697-8600 2-level cocktail bar & restaurant serving American Polynesian cuisine ———————– |
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| The Summit Bar: 133 Avenue C (between 8th & 9th St.) New York, NY. (347) 465-7911 Bistro menu & crafted cocktails. ———————– |
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| Temple Bar: 332 Lafayette St. (Bleecker & E Houston St.) (212) 925-4242 cocktail bar featuring a selection of light bites ———————– |
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| The Wayland: 700 E. 9th St. (Ave. C) New York, NY. (212) 777-7022 Cocktail bar utilizing fresh and unique ingredients, plus American craft beers ———————– |
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| The Winslow: 243 E. 14th St. (between Second & Third Ave.) (212) 777-7717 British style pub & eatery specializing in gins from around the globe ———————– |
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Greenwich Village:
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| Bandits: 44 Bedford St. (between Leroy St. & Carmine St.) cocktail bar serving late night food ———————– |
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| Bar Moga: 128 W. Houston St. (Sullivan St.) New York, NY. (929) 399-5853 Japanese lounge serving exotic cocktails. ———————– |
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| Dante: 79-81 MacDougal St. (between W. Houston & Bleecker St.) (212) 982-5275 Aperitivo bar celebrating the Italian heritage of a New York institution since 1915 ———————– |
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| Due West: 189 W. 10th St. (between W. 4th & Bleeker St.) (646) 687-4609 Gastropub & cocktail bar in the West Village. ———————– |
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| Employees Only: 510 Hudson St. (between Christopher & W. 10th St.) (212) 242-3021 modern day speakeasy specializing in craft cocktails from industry veterans ———————– |
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| The Garret: 296 Bleecker St. (Seventh Ave. S.) secret cocktail bar above Five Guys burgers ———————– |
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| The Happiest Hour: 121 W. 10th St. (Greenwich Ave.) (212) 243-2827 cocktail bar and full-service restaurant by Acme’s Jon Neidich and veteran New York bartender Jim Kearns, formerly of the NoMad Hotel and Pegu Club. ———————– |
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| Katana Kitten: 531 Hudson St. (7th Ave. South & W. 10th St.) (212) 243-3000 Japanese-American cocktail bar & restaurant ———————– |
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| Little Branch: 20-22 Seventh Ave. S. (Leroy St.) (212) 929-4360 basement cocktail lounge created by the late cocktail legend Sasha Petraske ———————– |
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| The Up & Up: 116 MacDougal St. (between Bleecker & W. 3rd St.) New York, NY. (212) 260-3000 Subterranean craft cocktail bar (follow the illuminated arrow pointing down the stairs) in an historic space, once home to the Gaslight Cafe. ———————– |
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| While We Were Young: 183 W. 10th St. (W. 4th St.) (917) 675-6272 American restaurant & craft cocktail bar ———————– |
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| White Oak Tavern: 21 Waverly Place (Greene St.) (212) 260-2604 Classic American tavern preserving the rustic traditions and fares of the “olde” tavern ———————– |
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| ZZ’s Clam Bar: 169 Thompson St. (between Houston & Bleecker St.) (212) 254-3000 raw seafood and craft cocktail bar. ———————– |
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Little Italy/Nolita:
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| Gold Bar: 389 Broome St. (Mulberry St.) New York, NY. (212) 274-1568 Luxurious venue serving artisanal cocktails. ———————– |
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| Mother’s Ruin: 18 Spring St. (between Mott & Elizabeth St.) New York, NY. no phone blend of your favorite local bar and cocktail temple ———————– |
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Troy Liquor Bar: 675 Hudson St. (13th St.) New York, NY. (212) 699-4700 Serving retro cocktails with house-made tinctures and bitters along with barrel-aged spirits. ———————– |
Chelsea:
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| Crown Alley: 263 W. 19th St. (between Seventh & Eighth Ave.) (646) 892-3003 craft beer & cocktail parlor featuring over 100 whiskeys, gins, agave spirits, rums and amaro from around the world. ———————– |
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| Jungle Bird: 174 Eighth Ave. (19th St.) (646) 868 8422 restaurant & lounge named for the cocktail originated at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur in 1978 ———————– |
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| Porchlight: 271 Eleventh Ave. (28th St.) New York, NY. (212) 981-6188 A New York cocktail bar with a Southern accent that presents contemporary interpretations of the region’s rich drinks and food heritage. ———————– |
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| The Tippler: 425 W. 15th St. (between 9th & 10th Ave.) New York, NY. (212) 206-0000 underground cocktail bar & gastropub beneath Chelsea Market. ———————– |
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The Wilson 132 W. 27th St. (between Sixth & Seventh Ave.) New York, NY. (212) 529-2671 seafood-focused restaurant and cocktail bar in the INNSIDE Hotel ———————– |
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Flatiron:
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| The Raines Law Room: 48 W. 17th St. (between 5th & 6th Ave.) (212) 242-0600 elegant cocktail bar ———————– |
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NoMad:
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| Little Ned: 10 W. 28th St. (Broadway) (212) 722-0555 hotel bar at The Ned offering a menu of bar staples and classic cocktails. ———————– |
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| Patent Pending: 49 W. 27th St. (between Broadway & Sixth Ave.) (212) 689-4002 speakeasy cocktail lounge behind a coffee shop ———————– |
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| Ploume Bar: 38 W. 26th St. (between 5th & 6th Ave.) Speakeasy below The Ivory Peackock ———————– |
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Gramercy:
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| Dear Irving: 55 Irving Pl. (between 17th & 18th St.) New York, NY. Cocktail parlor inspired by Woody Allen’s “Midnight In Paris”, with four rooms representing different historical eras. ———————– |
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| Gupshup: 115 E. 18th St. (between Park Ave. S. & Irving Pl.) (212) 518-7313 bi-level, modern Indian restaurant and cocktail bar inspired by old Bombay ———————– |
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SoHo:
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| Jimmy: 15 Thompson St. (Grand St.) (212) 201-9118 a contemporary interpretation of the classic pub 18 stories atop ModernHaus SoHo ———————– |
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| Lazy Point: 310 Spring St. (between Greenwich & Renwick St.) New York, NY Montauk inspired restaurant & bar with cocktails in the historic Captain Dennison Wood House ———————– |
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Rose Hillbetween E. 23rd St. and E. 34th St., and Madison and 3rd Ave. |
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| J. Bespoke: 121 E. 27th St. (between Park & Lexington Ave.) (212) 213-2931 Upscale speakeasy cocktail lounge ———————– |
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Kips Bay / Murray Hill:
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| Bubo: 515 Third Ave. (between 34th & 35th St.) (212) 532-3300 Cocktail bar & restaurant serving artisanal cocktails and craft beer ———————– |
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| The Factory 380: 380 Third Ave. (between 27th & 28th St.) (212) 686-6380 Neighborhood cocktail bar paying homage to Andy Warhol ———————– |
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| The Flatiron Room: 9 E. 37th St. (between Fifth & Madison Ave.) (212) 725-3866 Whiskey bar featuring fine food, rare spirits, and live jazz nightly ———————– |
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 Handcraft Kitchen & Cocktails: 367 Third Ave. (between 26th & 27th St.) New York, NY. (212) 689-3000Dedicated to providing the best cocktails and new American food. |
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| ———————– The Raines Law Room: 24 E. 39th St. (between Madison Ave. & Park Ave.) subterranean speakeasy located through The Shakespeare Pub at the William Hotel. ———————– |
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Midtown:
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| The Campbell: 15 Vanderbilt Ave. (Grand Central Terminal) (212) 297-1781 Cocktail bar in the southwest corner of Grand Central Terminal, divided into three principal areas: The Campbell Bar, The Campbell Palm Court, and The Campbell Terrace ———————– |
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| Hudson Malone: 218 E. 53rd St. (between Second & Third Ave.) New York, NY. (212) 355-6607 A real New York joint in the heart of Midtown. An old-world saloon serving classic cocktails, brought to you by Doug Quinn. ———————– |
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| The Lantern’s Keep: 49 W. 44th St. (between 5th & 6th Ave.) New York, NY. (212) 453-4287 cocktail salon hidden in the back of the lobby at the Iroquois Hotel ———————– |
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| The Polo Bar: 1 E. 55th St. (Fifth Ave.) New York, NY. (212) 207-8562 Ralph Lauren’s first restaurant in NYC is an exclusive cocktail bar in the Ralph Lauren store. Reservations required. ———————– |
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Hell’s Kitchen
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| Cantina El Centro: 359 W. 54th St. (Ninth Ave.) (917) 409-1171 cocktail bar connected to El Centro Mexican restaurant ———————– |
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| Haswell Green’s: 240 W. 52nd St. (between Broadway & Eighth Ave.) (212) 245-2801 bi-level gastropub fusing beer hall casual with craft cocktail culture ———————– |
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| Hold Fast Kitchen and Spirits: 364 W. 46th St. (between Eighth & Ninth Ave.) (917) 261-6691 Bar & kitchen on Restaurant Row ———————– |
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| The Molly Pitcher Club: 675 Ninth Ave. (between 46th & 47th St.) (646) 490-7329 ozy upscale cocktail lounge specializing in a wide array of spirits and small plates ———————– |
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| Nitti’s: 523 Ninth Ave. (39th St.) (212) 517-0939 Modern Italian restaurant & craft cocktail bar ———————– |
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| The Stinger Cocktail Bar & Kitchen: 310 W. 44th St. (between Eighth & Ninth Ave.) New York, NY. (212) 803-4545 bespoke cocktail bar from chef Todd English inside the InterContinental New York Times Square Hotel ———————– |
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Upper East Side:
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| Jeremy’s: 1652 Second Ave. (between 85th & 86th St.) (646)-560-2753 cocktail bar from Jeremy Schaller of Shaller & Weber ———————– |
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| The Mark Bar: 25 E. 77th St. (Madison Ave.) (212) 744-4300 upscale bar & lounge at The Mark Hotel ———————– |
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| The Penrose: 1590 Second Ave. (between 82nd & 83rd St.) New York, NY. (212) 203-2751 Gastropub serving quality food and cocktails. ———————– |
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| The Sefton: 1373 First Ave. (between 73rd & 74th St.) (212) 812-8942 cozy neighborhood cocktail bar ———————– |
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Upper West side:
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| The Dakota Bar: 53 W. 72nd St. (Columbus Ave.) (212) 787-0700 neighborhood cocktail bar with an extensive wine list, named for the nearby landmark Dakota building. ———————– |
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| Ella Kitchen & Bar: 249 Columbus Ave. (between 71st & 72nd St.) New York, NY. (212) 579-9929 Kitchen & bar serving Mediterranean and Latin inspired shared plates and hand crafted cocktails ———————– |
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| Hi Life Bar & Grill: 477 Amsterdam Ave. (83rd St.) New York, NY. (212) 787-7199 1930-style cocktail bar & restaurant featuring a raw bar and sushi bar. ———————– |
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| Lilly’s: 50 W. 72nd St. (between Columbus Ave. & Central Park West) (212) 799-4140 Cocktail & wine bar ———————– |
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| Nobody Told Me: 951 Amsterdam Ave. (between 106th & 107th St.) (917) 409-2050 cocktail bar near Colombia University ———————– |
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| The Owl’s Tail: 215 W. 75th St. (Broadway) (646) 609-3906 Cocktail parlor and restaurant serving globally inspired small plates ———————– |
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Harlem:
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| Coctelería Perla Negra: 3454 Broadway (141st St.) (646) 912-9813 Latin American cocktail bar ———————– |
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| The Craftsman: 3155 Broadway (bet. Tieman & LaSalle) (123rd & 124th St.) (212) 933-0602 craft café by day, craft bar by night, serving crafted cocktails, a selection of 18 draft craft beers on rotation and a curated menu of small plates. ———————– |
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| The Honey Well: 3604 Broadway (between 148th & 149th St.) (646) 861-0489 laid back basement cocktail bar with a backyard garden, serving small bites ———————– |
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| 67 Orange Street: 2082 Frederick Douglass Blvd. (113th St.) New York, NY. (212) 662-2030 Cocktails in a speakeasy setting. ———————– |
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Brooklyn:Bed-Stuy:
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| Doris: 1088 Fulton St. (Claver Pl.) (347) 240-3350 cocktail bar with ping pong and a backyard garden patio ———————– |
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| Marian’s: 108 Patchen Ave. (Monroe St.) cozy neighborhood bar serving seasonal cocktails and craft beer on rotation ———————– |
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| The Holler: 348 Franklin Ave. (between Greene & Lexington Ave.) (917) 966-5723 New Orleans inspired cocktail bar. ———————– |
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| Marian’s: 108 Patchen Ave. (Monroe St.) cozy neighborhood bar serving seasonal cocktails and craft beer on rotation ———————– |
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| Peaches: 393 Lewis Ave. (McDougal St.) (718) 942-4162 Classic American restaurant & bar serving southern cuisine and craft cocktails ———————– |
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Boerum Hill:
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| Grand Army: 336 State St. (Hoyt St.) (718) 422-7867 Cozy cocktail & oyster bar. ———————– |
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| Leyenda: 221 Smith St. (between Baltic & Butler St.) (347) 987-3260 Pan-Latin cocktail bar by cocktail matriarch Julie Reiner and her long time protégé Ivy Mix ———————– |
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| Someday Bar: 364 Atlantic Ave. (between Hoyt & Bond St.) (929) 480-8454 Neighborhood craft beer and cocktail bar featuring twenty rotating draft lines, cans to go, and a craft cocktail list. ———————– |
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Brooklyn Heights:
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| Boudoir: 135 Atlantic Ave. (between Henry St. & Clinton St.) (347) 227-8337 Romantic craft cocktail lounge inside Chez Moi ———————– |
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Bushwick:
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| Dromedary Bar: 266 Irving Ave. (Menahan St.) (347) 715-4255 tiki style cocktail bar ———————– |
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| Hart Bar: 538 Hart St. (Bushwick Ave.) (929) 433-7368 neigbhorhood cocktail bar featuring Popup kitchen by F1rst NYC ———————– |
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| Jupiter Disco: 1237 Flushing Ave. (Wyckoff St.) retro/sci-fi themed cocktail bar. ———————– |
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| Left Hand Path: 89 Wyckoff Ave. (between Suydam & Hart St.) (718) 417-1262 cocktail bar with a fire pit in the backyard ———————– |
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| Mood Ring: 1260 Myrtle Ave. (between Hart & Cedar St.) (917) 818-1738 astrology inspired cocktail bar ———————– |
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| The Narrows: 1037 Flushing Ave. (between Morgan Ave. & Vandervoort Pl.) Art deco cocktail bar ———————– |
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| Tradesman: 222 Bushwick Ave. (Meserole St.) (718) 386-5300 neighborhood bar with a backyard patio ———————– |
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| Yours Sincerely: 41 Wilson Ave. (between Melrose & George St.) Brooklyn, NY all draft cocktail bar, next door to sister bar Dear Bushwick ———————– |
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Carroll Gardens:
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| Travel Bar: 520 Court St. (between Nelson St. & Huntington St.) (718) 858-2509 Cocktail bar featuring 450 whiskies served in 1 and 2 ounce portions. ———————– |
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Clinton Hill:
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| Endswell Bar and Bistro: 773 Fulton St. (between S. Oxford St. & S. Elliot Pl.) (929) 276-3150 French-American bar & bistro serving craft cocktails ———————– |
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| Karasu: 166 Dekalb Ave. (Cumberland St.) (347) 223-4811 Japanese cocktail bar in the back of Walter’s ———————– |
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| Mayflower: 132 Greene Ave. (Waverly Ave.) (718) 576-3584 intimate speakeasy style cocktail bar behind Aita Italian restaurant ———————– |
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| Soco: 509 Myrtle Ave. (between Grand Ave. & Ryerson St.) (718) 783-1936 Neighborhood restaurant, bar & lounge serving Southern-influenced cuisine & drinks Cobble Hill:
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| Congress Bar: 208 Court St. (Warren St.) Brooklyn, NY. no phone Cocktail Bar in Cobble Hill specializing in hand crafted cocktails and craft beer. ———————– |
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| Elsa: 136 Atlantic Ave. (between Clinton & Henry St.) (917) 882-7395 Art deco cocktail bar ———————– |
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| Long Island Bar & Restaurant: 110 Atlantic Ave. (between Henry & Hicks St.) (718) 625-8908 Long-time neighborhood staple recently restored by veteran bartenders ———————– |
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Crown Heights:
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| The Crown Inn: 724 Franklin Ave. (between Sterling Pl. & Park Pl.) Brooklyn, NY. (347) 915-1131 Neighborhood bar serving classic cocktails. ———————– |
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| King Tai: 1095 Bergen St. (Nostrand Ave.) Brooklyn, NY. (718) 513 1025 Miami-influenced bar featuring 5 cocktails simply named #1 through #5 ———————– |
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| Super Power: 722 Nostrand Ave. (between Park Pl. & Prospect Pl.) Brooklyn, NY. (718) 484-0020 Tiki bar specializing in rum cocktails featuring over 100 kinds of rum ———————– |
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| Two Saints: 753 Nostrand Ave. (Saint Johns Pl.) Brooklyn, NY. (347) 627-8444 retro cocktail bar featuring signature cocktails crafted from concepts old and new ———————– |
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Downtown:
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| Livingston Manor: 42 Hoyt St. (between Livingston & Schermerhorn St.) Brooklyn, NY. no phone Neighborhood bar owned by four cocktail bar veterans: Matthew Roff (Franklin Park), Anatoly Dubinsky (Franklin Park), Zhenya Kampanets (The Crown Inn), and Erika Broad (Congress). ———————– |
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Fort Greene:
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| Dick & Jane’s: 266 Adelphi St. (Dekalb Ave.) (917) 652-1835 cocktail bar hidden behind a black door ———————– |
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| The Great Georgiana: 248 Dekalb Ave. (between Clermont Ave & Vanderbilt Ave.) Brooklyn, NY. (718) 362-7569 Corner bar & restaurant. ———————– |
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| The Rockwell Place: 31 Rockwell Pl. (between DeKalb Ave. & Fulton St.) (917) 909-1093 hip cocktail bar in an industrial setting ———————– |
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Gowanus:
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| Halyard’s: 406 Third Ave. (6th St.) Brooklyn, NY. (718) 532-8787 Neighborhood cocktail bar. “An oasis amongst the gritty Gowanus industrial streets.” ———————– |
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Greenpoint:
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| Elder Greene: 160 Franklin St. (Kent At.) (718) 389-8881 bar & kitchen serving cocktails. ———————– |
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| Leroy’s: 195 Franklin St. (Green St.) neighborhood bistro and cocktail bar ———————– |
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Park Slope:
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| Bar Goto Niban: 474 Bergin St. (between Flatbush Ave. & 5th Ave.) Craft cocktail bar specializing in sake and Japanese comfort bar food ———————– |
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| Logan’s Run: 375 Fifth Ave. (between 5th & 6th St.) (917) 909-0453 neighborhood cocktail bar with downstairs lounge and backyard patio ———————– |
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Prospect Heights:
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| Bilt Bar: 583 Vanderbilt Ave. (Dean St.) (347) 295-3579 neighborhood cocktail bar ———————– |
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| St. Ends: 667 Franklin Ave. (St. Mark’s Ave.) (347) 413-7558 Sophisticated cocktail bar with a heated backyard patio. ———————– |
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| Tooker Alley: 793 Washington Ave. (Lincoln Pl. & St. John’s Pl.) Brooklyn, NY. (347) 955-4743 Cocktail bar featuring live jazz on Sundays & Mondays. ———————– |
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| Weather Up: 589 Vanderbilt Ave. (near Dean St.) Brooklyn, NY. no phone a Prohibition-style cocktail lounge by Kathryn Weatherup. ———————– |
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Red Hook:
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Williamsburg:
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| Blinky’s: 609 Grand St. (between Leonard & Lorimer St.) neighborhood cocktail pub ———————– |
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| Crystal Lake: 647 Grand St. (between Manhattan Ave. & Leonard St.) (347) 725-3337 full service bar and event spaced serving seasonal cocktails. ———————– |
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| Deux Chats: 27 Broadway (between Kent & Whythe) (917) 909-0145 Neighborhood bar specializing in martinis and seafood towers ———————– |
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| Easy Lover: 790 Metropolitan Ave. (between Humboldt St. & Bushwick Ave.) Casual cocktail bar serving health conscious sliders, fries & veggie sides. ———————– |
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| Fresh Kills: 161 Grand St. (between Bedford Ave. & Berry St.) (718) 599-7888 classic cocktail bar serving fastidiously-crafted cocktails with fresh ingredients ———————– |
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| Hotel Delmano: 82 Berry St. (N. 9th St.) (718) 387-1945 neighborhood cocktail & oyster bar with seasonal oysters from both coasts and outdoor seating ———————– |
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| Maison Premiere: 298 Bedford Ave. (between S. 1st & Grand Ave.) (347) 335-0446 Oyster house and cocktail den reflective of the staple establishments of New York, Paris and New Orleans. ———————– |
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| Midnights: 149 N. 6th St. (Bedford Ave.) (929) 295-8176 cocktail bar & restaurant with dancing downstairs in the Pasadena Room ———————– |
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| Night of Joy: 667 Lorimer St. (Meeker Ave.) (718) 388-8693 corner bar with rooftop garden, serving classic and botanical cocktails ———————– |
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| OTB: 141 Broadway (between Driggs & Bedford Ave.) Brooklyn, NY. (347) 763-1481 Neighborhood bar serving craft spirits & bar food. ———————– |
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| Pokito: 155 S. 4th St. (between Bedford Ave. & Driggs Ave.) (917) 909-1542artist-run neighborhood bar serving seasonal cocktails ———————– |
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| Westlight: 111 N. 12th St. (Berry St.) (718) 307-7100 rooftop bar on the 22nd floor at the William Vale Hotel serving original and classic signature cocktails ———————– |
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| Mar’s: 34-21 34th Ave. (between 34th & 35th St.) (718) 685-2480 Oyster bar & restaurant specializing in cocktails ———————– |
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| Sekend Sun: 32-11 Broadway (between 32nd & 33rd St.) (917) 832-6414 laid-back cocktail bar ———————– |
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| Sweet Afton: 30-09 34th St. (30th Ave.) (718) 777-2570 Gastropub specializing in craft cocktails ———————– |
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| Record Room: 4709 Center Blvd. (between 47th Ave. & 47th Rd.) (718) 885-4632 vinyl themed cocktail lounge
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Ridgewood
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[Please note: Like many things in NYC, this list is perpetually under construction. We will do our best to keep this listing current. If you see an error or omission, please let us know. Cheers!]>
