"Bordel is from the same people who own Beatnik, and this cocktail bar has an equally over-the-top atmosphere. It’s a cross between a speakeasy and a bordello, so you can expect a hidden entrance, a DJ, a lot of dark velvet, and whirling tassels. Food options are somewhat limited to shareable plates like croquetas, charred octopus, or tuna tartare (all supplied from downstairs neighbor Mama Delia). But that’s fine because you’re mostly coming here for drinks and to catch a performance—depending on the night, you may see flamenco dancing, sword swallowing, a burlesque show, a magic act, or some combination of them all." - adrian kane