The Tacky-Chic Camp of NYC’s Bad Roman and Holiday Bar

"A clubhouse-like, influencer-favored spot where a long bathroom line and homogeneous clientele set the tone; the menu leans into social-media moments (notably the SFK — a negroni paired with a chopped salad named after Serena Kerrigan) but the execution often disappoints. Cocktails were uniformly weak, salads came out soggy, and even dessert’s “hot fudge” was thin and watery. Service seemed unfamiliar with its own specials, and dishes like the peanut chicken salad, shrimp cocktail, burger, lobster pasta, and fries failed to redeem the overall experience." - E. Alex Jung