"When it comes to cocktails, sometimes keeping it simple is best. Take the drinks at Ash, for example. The martini here is tough to top, made with olive oil-washed Ketel One vodka, dry vermouth, and salt. The bright Channel-side Italian spot also has a big outdoor patio and live music on the weekends. It’s an ideal place to stop in after a Sunday morning perusing the Water Street market — put down your shopping bags and kick back with a drink." - Matthew Meltzer