"Cocktails, oysters, and ramen. What more do you need for a perfect evening out? Especially when those cocktails (from an Angel’s Share alum) include things like a very umami hijiki seaweed concoction with Japanese whiskey, or a vesper martini with sweet potato shochu and orange bitters. Get to this little basement level Washington Heights spot early to avail of their $1.75 happy hour oysters (until 7pm), then move on to some crunchy karaage and a bowl or two of ramen by candlelight. The soupless seafood ramen ($32) is great, but the $19 vegetables ramen is the sleeper hit." - bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah
"Known mostly for their creative cocktails, which combine things like whiskey and seaweed, this bar and ramen joint is an uptown favorite for catching up with friends in Hamilton Heights. But beyond the cocktails, served in an assortment of charming ceramics, this warmly lit basement on Broadway also has some very respectable ramen on its menu. The vegetarian one, with shiitake-based broth, is almost as rich as the Kyoto-style ramen, and we also like the briny, soupless sea urchin and salmon caviar ramen. You can also get a bunch of oysters, and smaller bites, like karaage." - will hartman, willa moore, sonal shah, neha talreja, kenny yang
"ROKC started takeout and delivery in the Hamilton Heights and Harlem area. They’re serving to-go cocktails, ramen, rice bowls, and other drinks every day between noon and 9pm." - hannah albertine
"Meet our neighborhood go-to for great cocktails, ramen, and oysters. The portions aren’t huge, so there’s no reason you can’t try all three in one visit. Start with a drink, like a clarified, smoky mezcal "piña colada" with palo santo bitters, plus a plate of bivalves (they’re $1.75 each during Happy Hour from 5-7pm), then finish with a bowl of rich ramen. Assembled with a lot of attention to detail, ROKC’s noodle bowls feature a variety of broths (including fish, chicken, and mushroom), while some come dry and topped with sea urchin and salmon caviar instead." - the curious uptowner, sonal shah
"When: Daily, until 7pm The Deal: $1.50 select oysters (minimum 6 pieces) ROKC (Ramen, Oysters, Kitchen, and Cocktails) is a cozy Harlem spot with a nice rotating selection of oysters and cocktails that are truly unlike any other cocktails we’ve had elsewhere. You won’t find those drinks on their Happy Hour menu, but you can get select oysters for $1.50 until 7pm." - willa moore, neha talreja, will hartman