schmuck.
Bar · East Village
97 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003
Highlights
Creative cocktails, unique bites, and a stylish, relaxed atmosphere
Creative cocktails, unique bites, and a stylish, relaxed atmosphere
"Schmuck comes from the duo who formerly ran Barcelona’s Two Shmucks (one of those bars that makes it to global must-visit lists), but their East Village spot is more of a relaxed living room than a European party destination. Sink into a plush leather love seat while a server asks you how you’re doing, listens carefully, and then recommends something appropriate, like a refreshing, peanut-forward Larb Gai with cognac. This place is buzzy and you’ll need a reservation, or to line up half an hour before they open. But the effort is worth it for a date fueled by martinis that comes with a dropper of olive oil, some cacio e pepe beans and maybe a chocolate mousse." - bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah, andrew ryce
"The co-founder of an acclaimed Barcelona dive Two Schmucks, opened an offshoot cocktail bar in New York. Schmuck is a reflection of the owners’ backgrounds, a European-style bar with Middle Eastern touches, as they both describe it, seen through the drinks, food, and decor. For cocktails, this means high-quality culinary approaches to drinks that are easy to understand. Thankfully, it’s mostly walk-ins." - Emma Orlow
"This East Village spot feels like an irreverent, stylish house party where Willy Wonka–esque inventiveness meets solid craft: cocktails range from Kraft-ranch–infused Patrón to an apple-and-mustard–vinaigrette–looking drink and a larb gai–inspired concoction featuring cognac, peanuts, rice, and chili oil. The space is divided into a front ‘Living Room’ with ’70s European bachelor-pad vibes—modular Dieter Rams seating, terrazzo tables, and warm, flattering lighting—and a clubbier back ‘Kitchen Table,’ which helps explain the long lines and fashionably stylish crowds that flock here." - ByJoseph Hernandez
"Opting for a relaxed living room look, Schmuck—which comes from the duo that ran Two Schmucks in Barcelona—has quickly established itself as an excellent place to sip cocktails. You’ll sit on a very fancy vintage leather couch and drink things like a larb gai-inspired cocktail with toasted rice, or a martini that comes with its own personal dropper of olive oil." - bryan kim, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah
"Schmuck isn’t fun in the fist-pumping dance-y kind of way, but in the “this is the best house party I’ve ever been to” way. Sit with three of your closest friends on a several-thousand-dollar vintage leather couch, and drink cocktails based on larb gai, or a martini that comes with its own dropper of olive oil. Sit back, relax, and sip on some truly excellent cocktails." - sonal shah, bryan kim, neha talreja, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick
