West Village, Manhattan · bar
A West Village party-in-a-teahouse where highballs sparkle, neon hums, and the crowd looks like they all accidentally coordinated outfits. Downstairs is a cozy den for slow sipping and plotting your next move; upstairs is where the boozy slushies, Japanese bar snacks, and ’70s rock soundtrack start convincing you you’re the main character. It’s playful without trying, chaotic in a charming way, and one of the only bars where drinking from a metal mug with a cat on it just feels correct.
House-made matcha liqueur with cacao, pandan and coconut cream
Vodka, gin, sherry, and sake stirred with cypress (hinoki) essence, served in a wooden box
Amaretto, fresh lemon juice, and egg white foam