"One downside to being a speakeasy with an unmarked door? People don’t know you’re there. Apotheke opened a Nomad location in 2022, and it’s still pretty under-the-radar. Their subterranean lounge is great for when you want to sit somewhere dark and listen to live jazz, but if the weather’s above 60 degrees, head to the little penthouse terrace where you can sink into an armchair and stare at the Empire State Building. Reservations aren’t tough to snag, so make one the next time you want to drink an impeccable cocktail in peace." - bryan kim, neha talreja, kenny yang, molly fitzpatrick