"Since 2008, this Harlem jewel box has been serving some of the city’s best cocktails. The stylish crowd includes early-in-the-game dates, locals grabbing after-work drinks and snacks, and multigenerational friend groups discussing world events and craft cocktail culture, and vibing to a soundtrack of jazz classics, hip hop, and Latin tracks. An impressive cocktail list spans classic Sazeracs and inventive creations like the Umegroni, made with gin and ume liqueur, and a large-format Brazilian Rum Punch. Weekday happy hours from 5-7 p.m. include cocktails, tilapia tacos, and crispy chicken sliders; the kitchen also serves plates of flash-fried Brussels sprouts or panko-crusted mac and cheese." - Emily Saladino, Devra Ferst