"Operating since 1932 inside a historic midtown hotel founded by John Jacob Astor IV, this Gilded Age lobby bar is anchored by an oversized Maxfield Parrish mural and a reputation for refined, swanky service. Its signature cocktail is the Red Snapper — the original Bloody Mary conceived here by French barman Fernand Petiot — and the menu still highlights that bold vodka-and-tomato blend alongside several umami-rich variations that are regarded as must-tries." - Brad Japhe