Quick Eternity
Cocktail bar · Financial District
22 Peck Slip, New York, NY 10038
"Last year, a whale swam under the Brooklyn Bridge. This year, there’s a new Seaport tavern inspired by Moby Dick. They have New England-inspired bites and cocktails, like chilled clam chowder and sticky toffee pudding made with rum caramel." - will hartman, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, sonal shah, bryan kim
"A bar meant to feel like a New England seaside whaling tavern straight out of Moby Dick, with design elements including a whale jaw sculpture over the bar, a marine-themed mural, a driftwood bar, and a menu leaning toward New England influences — examples include Thai chile clam chowder, Frito pie–style shrimp snacks, corndog-battered lobster tails, and sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Bryan Schneider developed the program and Azikiwe Mohammed is behind the design; Chef Antonio Mora (formerly Restaurant Daniel, Morandi, Frankie’s Spuntino, Quality Meats) leads the kitchen." - Emma Orlow
"This place takes its Moby Dick theme very seriously. Think distressed teak floors, windows that look like they’ve been battered by storms, and drinks named after quotes from the novel. Quick Eternity has everything that you’re looking for in a cozy New England pub, except it’s filled with people coming from their jobs in Fidi. Use this two-floor bar exclusively for a post-work or pre-dinner cocktail and maybe a snack or two—get the french fries dusted in vinegar powder and some corn dog-battered lobster tails—or come earlier in the day and bring a book." - kenny yang, matt tervooren, hannah albertine, molly fitzpatrick
"Quick Eternity takes its Moby Dick theme seriously—the Seaport bar looks and feels very much like an old Nantucket tavern. One drink comes in a tin alehorn, and all the cocktails are named after quotes from the book. Even the smudged windows and glossy stained wooden floors give the impression that this place has seen as many storms as a peg-legged sailor. photo credit: Christian Harder / @christianharder photo credit: Christian Harder / @christianharder Pause Unmute They have a menu full of New England-inspired food, too, like smoked mussels pintxos and lump crab fritters with salt cod. None of it is great (save for some excellent vinegar powder-dusted french fries), but the drinks are, so use this place for an after-work cocktail or a pre-dinner drink before going out in the Seaport. Food Rundown Howling Infinite The closest you can get to actually being on the crew of The Pequod is ordering this cocktail. Served in a tin horn, and packed with crushed ice, the spicy tequila and Pimm’s cocktail is refreshing. photo credit: Will Hartman Lobster Pups Despite their, shall we say, interesting shape, we liked these fried lobster tail corn dogs well enough. They’re a good drinking snack, if a bit expensive at $29 for two pieces. Gam Burger The best thing this burger has going for it is a gigantic pile of vinegar fries, which make it worth an order alone. Other than that, it’s a pretty standard burger. Smoked Mussels Pintxos If you’re really just looking for a snack, this is where you should spend your money. Olives, pickled peppers, and mussels are skewered up for a briny bite." - Will Hartman
"A new bar opening in the Seaport at 22 Peck Slip (at Water Street) in early May, conceived by Bryan Schneider to feel like a New England seaside whaling tavern inspired by the Spouter Inn from Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick. Chef Antonio Mora’s menu leans toward New England influences with dishes like crab bacalaitos; hard-tack biscuits with smoked salt butter, and spicy pickles. Mora previously worked at Restaurant Daniel, Morandi, Frankie’s Spuntino, and Quality Meats. The 60-seat space will include a whale jaw sculpture over the bar, a marine-themed mural, and a bar made out of driftwood; Azikiwe Mohammed is behind the design." - Nadia Chaudhury
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