Athena L.
Yelp
I work in the Tribeca/FiDi area, and hadn't been super impressed by the "fancy cocktail bar" options until now. WarrenPeace is definitely my new favorite! This Albanian-owned spot (it's not explicitly "Albanian" but there are a few hints on the menu) has great vibes, fantastic drinks, and a mouthwatering food menu.
I came here on a Thursday night with 2 friends around 9:30 pm. While it was busy (note: there are uncovered outdoor and indoor seating options), they still managed to find a place for 3. There is a lot of space between tables so it doesn't feel jam-packed.
We got the Alphonse, Hayward, and Gazpacho Martini cocktails. The first 2 are excellent, if not too different from what you'd find at any high-quality cocktail bar in NYC. However, the Gazpacho Martini is truly creative and memorable. You definitely get notes of gazpacho, but it is not overpowering. I like to try weird drinks, but it is the kind of drink that even a slightly less adventurous drinker could enjoy while feeling very cool. :)
We didn't get any food except for the Duck Fat Parm-Garlic Fries, but these were seriously some of the best fries I've had in awhile in the city. If they are doing their fries this well, I can only imagine what the rest of their food menu tastes like...will definitely be back!