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    Brandy Library

    4.0 (707 reviews)
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    Quiet
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    Upscale
    Classy

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    Mezcal Negroni
    Jessica W.

    Ugh, how the mighty have fallen. This place used to be trendy, mildly pretentious but with the goods to back it up, and inventive. Now, it's just another Tribeca locale trying too hard and doing nothing incentive. Aesthetically is still beautiful, that's not changed. The service is terrible. It wasn't even busy and the bartender just wasn't on it. The drinks were fine, heavy handed on the Campari for my Negroni. Average experience is a generous description.

    Mandatory menu of the (nearly) entire library of liquors.
    Tom F.

    Popped in for a properly made Hendrick's martini shaken (hard) with a twist. Just in the mood, y'know? My order was heard & delivered in less than 5. Quiet. Pure. Pro. The ambience is leather & woods and aged bottles all round. I sipped & enjoyed (of course wishing there were a couple more sips for $25.05 but hey..it's Brandy Library and there ain't no happy hour here!) I enjoyed my 2 complimentary gougères, paid the tab & rolled out. Mission accomplished.

    Anastasiya N.

    It's a great lounge for a night out. They have amazing whiskey selection, the bartenders are very knowledgeable and you can ask them any questions that you might possibly have. I tried old fashioned - and it was by far the best old fashioned I have ever tried. It was perfectly balanced. I also tried their penicillin which was good but a little too smokey for my taste. We ordered couple of appetizers that included selection of cheese and spread with sourdough bread. I enjoyed the spread that had selection of hummus and babaghanoush. The cheese plate was interesting but didn't really pair well with the drinks I ordered. We came in on a Friday night and had to sit at the bar as they had a lot of reservations, so if you want to sit at a table, definitely make a reservation beforehand. Overall, a very pleasant experience!

    Interior
    Tony J.

    Walking in it's like a library to spirits! Rich leather chairs, nice lights that set the mood w a yellow ish hue and you look around the walls and all you see is floor to ceiling spirits. They hand you this tome nay Bible that looks like it has a sample of every spirit type ever made but not to fear; the staff is super knowledgeable and can guide you through what you want. They let you taste before buying so fear not of you don't like it they'll simply say lock another one. Whiskeys, brandys, tequilas oh my . Go and enjoy then come back again and try some more

    Celine C.

    I love the Brandy Library! This is officially my favorite bar in NYC bc it's so classy and the drinks are absolutely delicious. The bar reminded me of a museum with bottles upon bottles of spirits on display. The service we received from the bartenders was top notch. I had the Magic Carpet first and it was literally the most perfect cocktail for me. It consisted of singani, elderflower, and champagne. I had to stop and pace myself to not drink it so fast. Then, the bartenders recommended my second cocktail and it was a creamy lavender one that I really liked too. They also gave us complimentary crème brûlée and raspberry pana cotta. Both desserts were delicious! I highly recommend this place and can't wait to come back!

    The Musket (left) and Tijuana No (right)
    Tansy W.

    Came here after dinner to celebrate a friend's birthday. Walked in on a Tuesday night around 10pm without a reservation. There were seats at the bar and tables available. The menu is extensive. We got two cocktails: The Musket and Tijuana No and enjoyed both. Told the bartender it was my friend's birthday and he gave us two free glasses of champagne, which was so kind of him. The interior is also beautiful and got a great vibe. Highly recommend!

    Dolonchapa C.

    Hands down, if you like whisky, scotch, brandy, please visit here. Obviously, needless to say, things are expensive, but great things cost money! What can you do! This line of liquor is extremely personal so there is nothing I can recommend. I did try their musket and Negroni before starting with some Dalmore 15. Also tried their sherries Malt tasting flight. Had their cheese breads and they threw in some just like that. Thank god they have nibbles! Overall, service is good. They keep refreshing your distilled water if you offer the flights. We keep going back for the whole experience and will continue to do it

    Japanese Whiskey Flight II
    Ke W.

    Brandy Library is a swanky brandy, whiskey and scotch bar and lounge with amazing ambiance. The library shelves are filled with bottles which seem to actually be the stock used in serving you, which I think is pretty cool. They have food as well but food/drink prices are definitely geared towards sponsored corporate events. They taste good though and certainly worth shelling out for, for a great experience. There is a cigar lounge downstairs too, which I will definitely visit next time.

    Jackie H.

    Loved this establishment. Lovely service and excellent drinks. The short ribs were good but I'd pass on sushi and other bites. Really it's about the drinks. We got a flight of whiskey (6) and a cocktail and both were great. The flight came with a card that explained each one (i.e. fruity, smokey, oaky, etc.). Ambiance is perfect for either a date, hangout with a small group of friends or colleagues.

    Lambs In A Blanket
    Cherie G.

    Had a WONDERFUL time at the Brandy Library this past Saturday. We had reservations for four and were early , yet seated right away. The vibe is cozy, classy and very New York. I really like that the age is 25 and over to enter as lately I've noticed people taking toddlers to bars which I am not a fan of. We ordered different drinks, wine, martinis, a spritz and brandy. All were delish. Food for the evening was the lamb puffs, sushi and the sliders. All superb. Service was top notch. It was a fab experience all around. I popped downstairs to see the party room which was really cool. Don't miss this Tribeca spot!

    Drew O.

    Amazing time again at the Library! Wasn't busy at all and we were doted on. The manager spoke with me a few times. He was jealous we has reservations at Babbo. We will be back!

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    The overall ambiance was excellent with a mighty drink selection and amazing service!

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    Cozy and sophisticated place for scotch. Did not have any of the food, but look forward to returning soon!

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    Ask the Community - Brandy Library

    Do they have a good amaro selection?

    Is the space in this bar set up for mingling? Or is it more setup for small groups to have their own spaces?

    Both. It can serve either function

    What is the cost of the tastings?

    Most are $45-$60 but some are much more expensive. All are worth it. It's a great experience at the BL.

    Is this the type of bar you can just walk into or is this a type of bar you have to make reservations for?

    My friends and I walked in as we suddenly wanted to go. But Resy is definitely recommended especially late night.

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    Rake Wine Bar

    4.8(29 reviews)
    1.1 miEast Village

    Wow East Village! You have yourself a gem with Rake Wine Bar! We were waiting for our dinner…read morereservations and decided to stop in here for a pre-dinner drink and bite. I am SO glad we did. The vibe drew us in, they had great music bumpin from the outside, it looked lively and welcoming. Let me tell you- I would have skipped dinner and just stayed here all evening if it was my choice! But alas, my husband wanted a bit more to eat. But let me tell you- their knowledge of wine is PRISTINE! I can't tell you what white wine we had but they captured our tastes perfectly. We also shared a bruschetta and it was deliciouso! I love how friendly the staff was here and how unpretentious it all was. Next time we are in NYC- we will definitely make a point to come visit Rake!

    My partner and I were looking for a great double date spot, so we decided to give Rake a try due to…read moreits relaxing vibe and multitude of bites we could share. First I'll start with the wine - we ended up trying all three happy hour wines (HH until 7), which the tables favorites were the white and we ended up getting a bottle to split once HH ended (but I really enjoyed the other vino verde option). It was incredibly refreshing and paired well with the many tinned fish options. As you'd expect - it's a pretty massive selection and there is bound to be a varietal and glass for any palate. It's also attached to a wine store - so it's fine to see all the bottles when peaking over. Food-wise - this is where it was hit or miss, they have a pretty extensive menu (with a whole tinned fish section!) and we ended up ordering the buratta on focaccia (buratta was excellent, focaccia was too dense for my tastes), mushroom truffle crostini (way too salty), the flatbread with sliced kielbasa (was fine), halloume (table favorite ), tinned sardines in lemon oil (delicious), tinned smoked trout (my favorite). Overall the four of us were very full at the end of the meal! The space itself felt very relaxing and rustic, and definitely got busier as the night went on (we got there at 6:50 and left around 9). The service was also fast and attentive - even for the amount of tables they were serving. Overall - I'd definitely go back again, and maybe just focus on the wine and another tinned fish selection!

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    Lei - Sweet and sour beef short rib

    Lei

    4.2(20 reviews)
    0.6 miChinatown, Civic Center

    Quite impressive. A small, charming restaurant that seats maybe 28. I arrived when they opened at 5…read morePM on a Thursday, I was the first one there; by the time I left 45 min later it was full. I started with the chilled celtuce with kombu jelly (the celtuce stem was sliced into bamboo shoot-sized strips, as was the kombu jelly) with toasted shallots in a red vinegar sauce. It stole the show. I've never had celtuce, loved it paired with the jelly, the texture and flavor were both amazing. It was the most interesting and prettiest dish I've had in a long time. For my entree, I had the bobo chicken, which is a poached chicken with a hint of spice and a nice broth. I ordered a side of rice to soak up the broth; the rice had something starchy tucked in it (maybe taro)? I liked it. There were slices of raw celtuce stems (I think, similar to celery) on top that offered some nice texture to the dish. Wine: I tried a merlot by the glass from Xiaopu winery in China. I thought it had nice body and flavor. I'm no expert but for the first western style wine I've tried from China, it was very good. The service was excellent. They are great with wine advice, which I noticed as my server helped an adjacent table select a bottle. I am excited to come back to try more dishes. Great date place. Bad group place. Four or less.

    TLDR: I recommend coming here with your bestie/boo not too hungry, get a bottle of wine, the cat…read moreear hand pulled noodles & the sticky rice toffee pudding dessert. Walked in at 8pm on a Wednesday and was able to sit right away for a limited time (1.5hrs), which was plenty for us. It's small, as most places in NYC are, and dark & intimate. They also have shared tables, so we sat with another couple. Huge wine selection. Everything we ate was delicious. To me, the Celtuce is more of a novelty - cool, yummy, fresh but small. The crudo was the same thing. So in my opinion, I don't think it's worth the money. The noodles were so good we got 2 orders of it - you cannot skip!! The dessert was also unlike anything I've had before. If you love sticky rice and caramel/toffee, you have to try it. Overall, I do think it was very expensive but the ambiance + some of the dishes were well worth it. I'd definitely come back.

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    Lei - Small standing room at the bar

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    Sunn’s - Banchan. Potato salad with pear and the roasted eggplant were favorites.

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    4.1(43 reviews)
    0.9 miLower East Side, Chinatown

    Played the Opentable notification game and got a Friday night counter spot. My boyfriend and I…read moreshared: + Banchan of the day + added gochujang candied squid + Sunn's salad with chicories, sweet potato, sesame jang + Spicy tomato Tteokbokki + Ssam (beef brisket) + Sesame Crusted Mochi Cake Ssam was my favorite dish. Also loved the kimchi, cucumbers and potato salad from the banchan. Tteokbokki was a standout as well. It was more than enough food, and we even took home leftovers. Service was very friendly, and coat check was a nice touch!

    I wanted to love Sunn's but overall it felt overrated…read more We ordered the banchan, chigae, bossam and tteokbokki. Starting with the positives -the banchan was solid across the board and really flavorful. That said, charging for banchan feels strange to me. Traditionally, it's complimentary, like bread at an Italian restaurant so that part didn't sit right but it was flavorful. The chigae was interesting and probably the standout dish. It had a unique flavor that reminded me of a mix between soondubu and dwenjang chigae which worked well. Unfortunately, the rest was a miss. The bossam was overly salty and didn't feel true to the dish. The tteokbokki was another disappointment -it came with cheese (which wasn't expected) and just fell flat overall. For the hype, I expected much more especially because I've eaten Korean food my whole life. The venue is small and the seats in the back are uncomfortable.

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    Sunn’s - Vibes + wine bottle + cute water dispenser

    Vibes + wine bottle + cute water dispenser

    Sunn’s - Cozy sitting corner by the window

    Cozy sitting corner by the window

    Sunn’s - The counter by the kitchen

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    The counter by the kitchen

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