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"Finding Selva took a little effort: a discreet brass sign, a planted courtyard in a historic building, and a tucked-away staircase up to the second-floor cocktail den where a host checks reservations. The small space is as popular for its vibe as its inventive drinks—mid-century wood-paneled walls, brass accents, velvet and leather club chairs mixed with selva and agave plants and Oaxacan art—and cocktails use regional native ingredients across mezcal, tequila, and rum, while purists will enjoy the generous mezcal selection." - Lauren Mowery