There's much more that meets the eye at this ice cream shop on the Upper East Side (get it?). Head to the back of the pint-sized store, ask to see the "storage room," and enter a secret cocktail bar with uptown-inspired drinks, like "Gossip Girl on the East" and "Absolutely Bradshaw."
The vibe: Gloaming atmosphere. Roaring '20s-inspired ephemera a la Pee Wee’s Playhouse. Kitschy but fun.
The food: Light bites i.e. dino nuggets and a full-compliment of scoop shop favorites.
The drink: Fun, tasty, expertly made cocktails with NYC-centric names. Ice cream features heavily. The 2nd Avenue Subway was a citrusy wakeup call of Luxardo, blood orange, and sparkling wine.
Time Out tip: Ask to see the storage room. Cocktail attire is required for entry–doesn’t matter how trendy you are. No t-shirts, no Doc Martens, no ripped jeans.
