The Experience
Make yourself comfortable.
We believe in good manners, generous pours, and knowing when to mind our own business. The evening is yours. We're just here to make sure it's a good one.
Before Our Time
This address has lived a few lives.
It began as a speakeasy during Prohibition. In the 1950s, a retired Italian merchant sailor and his wife turned it into a neighborhood inn and restaurant. By the '80s and '90s, made men and politicians were rubbing shoulders here.
Then came the 2000s.
For a few extraordinary years, this became one of the hardest doors in New York. Actors, musicians, models, artists, and the downtown crowd made it their clubhouse. Everybody wanted in. Not everybody got in.
We've made the space our own, but we haven't forgotten what came before us. And we're having a pretty good time writing its latest chapter.
The Art of a Good Time
Our bartenders love a challenge. Ask for something off-menu, give them a few clues about what you like, or simply say, “Dealer's choice.” You're in good hands.
That same spirit runs through the house. Our servers know their way around a cocktail shaker, our bartenders know their way around the dining room, and everyone's paying attention. Sometimes that means finding a table for a group that didn't know they wanted one. Other times, it's knowing exactly when to leave a good conversation alone.
Follow the Music
Music has always had a special place in this house. And we're particular about what comes through the speakers.
Soul, hip-hop, Afrobeats, house, and sounds collected from all corners of the world. Our playlists are constantly evolving, shaped by the music we love, the people who work here, and the energy of the room.
The soundtrack is never entirely on autopilot. Our staff has a hand in what plays. On some nights, you might even catch the owner wandering between rooms, reading the crowd and adjusting the music as he goes.
We love when a guest stops mid-conversation to ask, “Who's playing?” Even better when they already know every word.