"Vena's has a couple things going for it: the genuine enthusiasm for cocktails and the excellent onsite shop, which specializes in barware and bitters. The cocktails are creative (but not to the point of being obnoxious), but what really sets Vena’s apart is the extensive selection of alcohol-free drinks, each every bit as interesting as its alcoholic cousins. Plus, the bar encourages some fun and unusual rituals; say, shots of Underberg bitters chased with fire cider." - Joe Ricchio