Could the ‘bar-in-a-bar’ concept be the newest trend in the drinking world? East47 is a cocktail studio by and within the acclaimed Manhattan Bar – acting as the postmodern, new money counterpart to Manhattan’s old money charm. The 12-seater takes inspiration from Andy Warhol’s Silver Factory on East 47th Street in New York, where Warhol’s iconic silkscreens and lithographs were made. Echoing the same spirit of boundless creativity, the bar puts out a mishmash of art, mixology, and gastronomy in its debut menu, ‘Volume 1: High Low’.
‘Tomato Sauce’ ($28), a cocktail inspired by Warhol’s Campbell soup print, blends tequila with tomato, banana liquor and champagne syrup, finishing off with a delicious savoury tomato sorbet that melts into your drink. Or try the ‘Sbaaaam!!’ ($28) – a Roy Lichtenstein-inspired bourbon fat-washed with hints of yoghurt and popcorn, which comes wrapped in a literal comic strip. Each tipple comes with a suggested food pairing, though mixing and matching is encouraged as well. There’s also a degustation option ($140) which takes you through three cocktail and food pairings.