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"Masterfully straddling the line between a fancy cocktail bar and a neighborhood dive, this glitzy Union Market refuge layers dark-red lighting, a huge neon curtain detail, endless mirrored walls, wood paneling, and intimate booths with homey touches like a bar that feels lifted from a Midwest diner and San Juan–style miniature houses from co-owner JP Sabatier’s grandmother. From the team behind Jane Jane and named for Sabatier’s mom, it invites you to camp out in a comfy booth or at the 14-seat bar, snacking on Buffalo chicken dip, grape jelly–and–barbecue lil smokies with grainy mustard, and queso dip with soft pretzels while sipping exceptional drinks. Signatures range from a prickly pear mezcal cocktail that packs some heat to Singani balanced with tamarind and grapefruit, with repeat-worthy spins on classics like the Margaritini (mezcal and pickle brine) and a Gold Rush topped with whipped honey. To dodge long waits between complicated cocktails, the crew smartly offers simple shooters and mini pours of beer and wine, and an outdoor patio keeps the vibe breezy." - Tierney Plumb