Williamsburg, Brooklyn ยท bar
Walking into this East Williamsburg spot is like stepping into a Tokyo dive-bar and a Brooklyn indie club at once. Vintage Japanese posters, exposed brick, a hi-fi sound system sending vinyl crackles through the room, and a tiny dance floor tucked in the back. The grill fires up yakitori Thursday to Sunday and ramen pop-ups hit early in the week, giving you legit food before you lose track of time. Come for the sake of cocktails, stay for the DJ, leave when the garbage trucks start making noise outside.
Vodka, coffee liqueur, fresh espresso. A spirited late-night classic.
Smoky mezcal, bright blood orange, and fresh lime.
Cognac, light rum, triple sec, and lemon. A bright, spirited classic from 1920s Paris.