When, nearly a decade after opening, Angel’s Share was overrun with first-daters, the original bartenders moved the hallowed drinks list to a diminutive, stripped-down space that, in Tokyo tradition, is discretely located down a flight of stairs. Grab one of the few wooden booths or a covered bar stool and watch as vest-wearing “bar chefs” deploy an arsenal of strainers, measuring cups, and ice...
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Stave off hunger pangs with the small plate menu, which includes deep-fried spring rolls stuffed with unagi, kabayaki, avocado, mozzarella, and shiso; and grilled Berkshire pork with enoki and Tokyo scallion miso garlic sauce.
In Short Owned and run by a pack of Angel's Share expats, this dark wood-paneled downstairs lounge bills itself as an "authentic bar." That means the straight-lined, Tokyo-style bar fronts a mesmerizing array of liquors, the deep, high-backed booths make good conversation spots, and each drink is carefully and lovingly crafted. Ask one of the masterful bartenders for a Groovy:...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 21, 2009, (Edited June 12, 2007)
Monday and Wednesday night, they have live jazz trio. Great musicians play bebop. Try there original cocktails! Satin doll is the one!! Many fresh sea food tapas too. Scallop sashimi w/ hot olive oil is excellent!!
Every glass we ordered was mixed perfectly. I mean just imagine, I ordered the Groovy and it had crushed ice with shiso flavors. It was getting more tasty as time went by and not more watered down. The cocktails are just superb and unlike anything else. You can tell that the waiters are true, trained and serious mixologists. The location definitely makes it literally a hidden gem. I hope...
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Posted by nutbut303
on April 21, 2009, (Edited March 03, 2009)
Hands down, the best-made cocktails in Tribeca. I came to this easy-to-miss underground spot on a recommendation from a manager/friend of mine at The Brandy Library (also excellent). Outstanding cocktails made with old world perfection. Just sit at the bar and gaze, as they literally craft your drink...reminiscent of care taken by the boys at the Waldorf and the Plaza (when it used to exist)....
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Posted by elicaskye
on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 09, 2008)