Best of Metromix New York 2012New Bar
In a city that births hundreds upon hundreds of nightlife openings a year, choosing five favorites was nearly impossible. What it came down to was repeated visits—as in, we found ourselves going back these new spots for more Manhattans or stellar bar snacks or the perfect jukebox jam. If you think we left out a deserving nominee, let us hear about it!
And the winner is…
Amor y Amargo
443 E. Sixth St.
New York, NY 10009Neighborhood: East Village
This comfy East Village bar puts the focus on bitters, adding new levels of flavor to the mix.
Nominees
The Beagle
162 Avenue A
New York, NY 10009Neighborhood: East Village
The folks behind a restaurant in Portland's trendy Ace Hotel brought a piece of PDX to the East Village—and some fancy cocktails.
The Mulberry Project
149 Mulberry St.
New York, NY 10013Neighborhood: Chinatown
Subterranean drink spot from vets of Milk and Honey, GoldBar and Bagatelle.
Saint Vitus
1120 Manhattan Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11222Neighborhood: Greenpoint
A hip rock'n'roll bar in the outer reaches of Greenpoint.
The Tippler
425 W. 15th St.
New York, NY 10011Neighborhood: Meatpacking District
The Tippling Bros. finally open their own joint in Chelsea Market. And what a joint!
Last year's winner
PKNY
49 Essex St.
New York, NY 10002Neighborhood: Chinatown
Zombies and hurricanes and mai tais, mahalo! This Hawaiian word is used to express gratitude, and it's what you'll be saying after too many drinks at the Lower East Side's newest tiki bar.
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