Latchkey
Bar · East End ·
Dive bar with DJs, live music, food truck, and patio
Dive bar with DJs, live music, food truck, and patio
"During Episode 3 I watched Abbey Humphreys interview and do a bartending trial at an East Sixth bar called Latchkey; she claimed to have waitressed and bartended at a country club but admitted on camera she “hasn’t bartended in years” (she’s 26). In the trial she seemed nervous, failed a pour test, made a cocktail her friends deemed undrinkable, grabbed bottles by the body instead of the neck, scooped ice with the tin, and ultimately was not invited back. Eater’s emails to Latchkey went unanswered, so I assembled a panel of local bartenders who noted a few correct moves on camera (a good draft pour head, a two-bottle pour, an acceptable shake and wash line) but overwhelmingly criticized her bottle hold, overpouring, poor shaker technique, lack of basic bar technique and confidence, and concluded she likely had at most brief college- or low-volume–bar experience — if any." - Erin Russell
"After an employee of the East Sixth bar Latchkey tested positive for the novel coronavirus (as posted June 7), I reported that the bar remains closed while it undergoes several deep-cleanings; its staffers have all been tested and were found negative, and before they can return to work they must submit additional multiple negative tests." - Nadia Chaudhury
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