"The original Apotheke in Chinatown is part of the reason why there are speakeasies in every New York City zip code. Now, there’s an Apotheke near Flatiron where you enter through an unmarked door on 26th. The subterranean interior is lit mostly by candlelight, and there are several huge booths along with a central seating area that consists of what is essentially a large, partitioned ottoman surrounded by wobbly stools. Unstable stools aside, this is a fun place to drink, especially if you’re looking for something low-key but fancy." - Hillary Reinsberg, Neha Talreja, Bryan Kim, Kenny Yang