This old-school Jewish establishment adds a bar upstairs, serving creative cocktails and noshes of its classic deli grub in a warm, worn-in space with a tin ceiling and old Yiddish posters.
The vibe: Beautifully appointed with dusky, handsome vintage styling. It eschews pretension but still keeps things feeling upper-crusty New York.
The food: Boards piled high with pastrami, pickles, and beef tongue; pumpernickel, smoked fish, and spicy mustard. You want to arrive hungry for the full effect.
The drink: An inventive cocktail program with seasonal specials. A nice selection of both wine and beer are available, but this place wants to cultivate an experience so let the bartenders ply their trade and mix you something fun.
Time Out tip: Go at happy hour any day between 5pm and 7pm when $29 (plus tip!) buys you half of a rib-sticking deli sandwich from downstairs plus any house cocktail. My favorite permutation is Pastrami on rye alongside a Badlands: a spicy spin on a Manhattan.