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Have you ever wanted to drink like you were in Blade Runner? Well, now you can.
Once inside Nomad’s Hotel 32 32 at, you guessed it, 32 East 32nd Street, look for the faux elevator door in the rear of the lobby. Slide it back to enter a futuristic hideaway—Partea Lab.
Glowing with neon lights and flashing arcade games, Partea Lab channels a futuristic cyberpunk vibe. From the same makers behind Partea NYC, a night-market-themed arcade, Partea Lab draws inspiration from the same source with shiny claw machines and vending machines. However, Partea Lab adds to the gaming culture with a lineup of cocktails that source ingredients found across East Asia. Behind the bar, you can find espresso martinis with taro foams and vodkas infused with red bean and mouth-numbing Szechuan peppercorns. Rounds of shots come in the form of the honey black tea-infused whiskey blended with Bailey’s, chased by a jiggle of honey boba. Street snacks are available for the eating, including Taiwanese-style Popcorn Chicken, fried Scallion Pancakes and Honey Butter Fries.
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Adding to the interactive edge of it all are the arcade games. Lining an entire wall of the bar, you can find token-activated claw machines with coveted plushies or vending machines filled with cute prizes inside. To collect them all, guests can opt for a membership. The Partea Lab Black Card grants you a year-long membership that includes priority reservations for high-demand nights, exclusive invitations to tasting events, birthday perks and the opportunity for free drinks and discounts.
While its doors first opened in December, Partea Lab made its official debut this month on March 14, adding more hidden gems within the hotel, including the four-seater omakase restaurant hidden on the 10th floor, Sushi by Bou.
So if you’re looking for an adventure, bring some coin, throw on your favorite Tron merch and game on!