Baker's

"For a dinner involving cocktails, baguettes with whipped feta, meats and cheeses, and maybe some charred vegetables or crudo, Baker's is a solid place to do that. Especially if the weather calls for being outside in the process. Slither across the narrow bar to their backyard, complete with a colorful wall mural and enough plants to remind you that your own probably need watering." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley

"When: Monday All Day, Tuesday-Thursday, 4-6pm The Deal: $8 Aperitifs, $10 Select Cocktails, $11 House Wine Baker's long, narrow bar makes for a cozy HQ on a brisk evening, especially when you can drink an $8 aperitif alongside a $10 charcuterie board." - aimee rizzo, gabe guarente

"Backed by an impressive alcohol inventory, this pocket-sized Sunset Hill bar specializes in Prohibition-influenced cocktails with a contemporary twist. Each drink boasts a mosaic of carefully selected ingredients that coax out flavorful overtures not seen in most cocktail classics. A prime example is the Nightclub on the Corner, a mai tai riff with aquavit, amaro, lemon, pineapple, and falernum." - Brianna Gunter, Meg van Huygen, Eater Staff

"Baker’s is a nice neighborhood bar in Sunset Hill where you should go if you want to impress a date. They have a cozy L-shaped marble counter and a friendly staff considering how busy it gets. You might have to cram in a random corner or listen to the conversations of six different people around you, but coming here makes for a lively night out. We’re big fans of their cocktails, which range from a classic painkiller to a gin and tonic with rose petal-infused liquor." - Aimee Rizzo

"The long marble counter at Baker’s is usually packed like a sardine tin, and there’s a good chance if you turn your head you’ll accidentally give the stranger next to you the most awkward nose kiss of all time. But that’s part of the fun. Pair the excellent cocktails here with small plates like baguettes, charcuterie, cheeses, and sweets like a Nutella pot de creme." - Aimee Rizzo