"We thought we were going to hate Apotheke. It’s the second location of a popular NYC speakeasy/jazz club where long lines and $17 cocktails are part of the experience. Update: We were wrong. Yes, the drinks are expensive and the 19th-century apothecary aesthetic is a bit over-the-top, but you’ll never have to wait in line and those pricey cocktails are tremendous. The interior is fairly small, so we usually head to the back patio where there’s another full bar and cool views of the surrounding Chinatown neighborhood." - brant cox