Alinea Set to Overhaul Its Dining Room—and Its Dining Experience
Superchef Grant Achatz explains the upcoming changes, and also leaks more details about Roister, his first à la carte restaurant, scheduled to open in the spring.
Superchef Grant Achatz explains the upcoming changes, and also leaks more details about Roister, his first à la carte restaurant, scheduled to open in the spring.
Steve Leviton’s French technique will be on display starting January 29.
Try a new cocktail at Bread & Wine, browse art while whiskey sipping at DryHop, and more.
Paul McGee’s hot new bar on Diversey is a scaled down Three Dots and a Dash.
Beat Kitchen If you frequent this bar and concert space for indie-rock or comedy shows, you know it’s one of the top underground venues in the city; however, it may be difficult to imagine toting your little darlings here. On Sundays at noon, though, it’s just the place to take them, because that’s when the … Read more
NEW Dove’s Luncheonette The folks behind next door neighbor Big Star launched this Mexican-ish diner last year, and predictably, the alcohol is reason enough to pull up a stool. The whole drink menu is on offer all day, but you’ve obviously got a Bloody Mary on the brain. The one here is a small but … Read more
In Out Innovative bar food from pedigreed chefs The “gastropub with a twist.” What does that even mean? The unmarked speakeasy with an entrance you can’t find Signage so ostentatious that the bar is impossible not to find Classic cocktails: Nice to see you again, Rob Roy. Drinks with 20 ingredients—and only 2 you can … Read more
Some of our favorite bars made their last calls this year. Here’s where to go instead.
Sable Kitchen & Bar Don’t be fooled by the two sports-tuned TVs flanking the bar. In this hot spot, you’ll find chic execs who enjoy Mike Ryan’s impeccably devised drink menu (full of original craft cocktails), the inventive small plates (airy tuna tostadas are a favorite), and an attentive, all-business waitstaff. Because it’s near major … Read more
NEW Slippery Slope Don’t let the lengthy line outside dissuade you from visiting Scofflaw’s (see “Best Bars to Go on a Third Date”) cool kid sister. If you do, you’ll miss out on one of the city’s most inviting nightly parties, a hip homage to the now-defunct dancehall Bonny’s. The house beer comes with a … Read more