J R
Google
Post-movie noshing at the Hotel Bar in the Waldorf Astoria. Was seated quickly at a window-side seat which, bonus, had a plug in the floor next to the table, so got to charge my phone.
Opted for the $21 Spanish Trail; certainly had the citrus foam, a juicy tart cocktail, but I didn't get a hint of black salt.
Kitchen was shutting down (about 90 minutes before doors close), so hastened to order the $24 Giant Mozzarella Stick, mostly out of curiousity. The server brought over some light snacks in the meantime: delicious popcorn and Terra chips. The giant mozzarella stick was dressed in cherry tomatoes, cheese, and spicy peppers, and accompanied by a cup of way-too-much marinara sauce. Stick's inner cheese had adequate stretch, outer breading was crispy enough.
Got in a final cocktail before the bar packed up (about an hour before doors close), the $22 Block 16. Very pineapple-forward, more tart than sweet, but lent a nice buzz to the brain.
Value: Cocktail pricing was about in-line with high-end Strip bars; alcohol amount and creativity was slightly above average. The Stick was more of a novelty; I would place its value below average.
Atmosphere: The Waldorf's Hotel Bar seems to be in the former Twist space. The view out the window was grand; lighting seemed a bit bright. Furniture was modern cool.
Service: Very friendly.