The 9 Best New Bars of 2025 | Bon Appétit

"Tucked above a sushi spot in Old City, this hushed, jewel-box cocktail lounge is part laboratory and part love letter to Japan’s boundary-pushing seasonal approach, translating the country’s 24 solar seasons into hyperseasonal drinks. The menu leans precise and elegant—examples include the Kasugai Sour (a barley-shochu daiquiri with Midori, yuzu, and Calpico) and the visually striking Sadotini (a matcha martini made with sweet potato shochu, Japanese gin and vodka, egg white, and amazake)—and the omakase cocktail experience asks guests about preferences before delivering bespoke drinks built from foraged and market ingredients. A sharp, limited food menu supports the program with bar snacks like spiral-sliced pickled cucumber salad and Wagyu hot dogs topped in tonkatsu sauce, bonito, and nori, making a visit feel close to traveling to Japan." - ByJoseph Hernandez