"Reflecting its namesake—a type of maple tree—The Tatarian references the natural world in subtle, sophisticated flourishes: blue-green wallpaper, textured woods, and the drinks themselves. The cocktail list at this coolly contemporary Tennyson Street refuge isn’t designed to change often; when you see the menu, you’ll know why. Filled with color photographs and descriptions of the trees that inspired the recipes, it’s a work of art. So is whatever’s in your glass, whether topped with droplets of bitters in the shape of a flower or ignited to sparkle before your eyes. The Tatarian does everything you like in a craft cocktail bar with one-tenth of the fuss. Put it on a to-do list that includes the sort of nice-and-easy tasks that make you feel like you’ve nailed the work-life balance." - Ruth Tobias
