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    4.3 (28 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Caesar Salad
    Mark G.

    Food was delicious! Atmosphere was buzzy but friendly and loved the design. Service was good and definitely not rushed which is rare in GV/WV. Chicken dumplings, Carribbean Fish, and DEFINITELY the pecan pie cheesecake dessert were standouts. Cocktails were also more inventive than usual. This was a pleasant surprise.

    Mushrooms tteokbokki
    Jianna R.

    Everything was great. The service was excellent, we were seated right away despite not having a reservation. The mushroom tteokbokki was a lovely vegan option. I really enjoyed the espresso martini and the dirty martini. This is a very cute little spot to meet with a friend

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    Hector R.

    food was great very tasteful but the drinks were meh! just average which was a shame. The mash that was recommended were really good! would come back for the food.

    HH drink menu
    Sara H.

    Love love love this place for both drinks and food! We stopped by during happy hour and you cannot go wrong with any of the drinks here. My friend got the once dirty and it came with a castelvetranno olive, cornichon, and a cocktail onion! I got the Angie and it was fruity, light and delicious. For food, we got the aguachile, the chicken al pastor, spicy shrimp tostada, and the smoked chicken croquettes which were all so so good! special shout out to Raphael for being the best bartender!

    Laura Jean O.

    Still feels very new. Came here on a Tuesday night and there was plenty of room bar and tables. Super welcoming, staff is VERY attentive. Drinks are great, definitely order an Angie. Not too quiet not too loud. Basically a 2 second walk off the w 4th M stop. Would come back for more!

    Short rib
    Nichole S.

    Another Restaurant Week Stop - Family Date Night Edition I finally made it to this spot I've heard so much about, and Restaurant Week was the perfect chance to sample a bit of everything. I went with my mom and sister for a little family date night, and it did not disappoint. The restaurant has a cozy, intimate vibe. I loved the setup. It felt inviting without trying too hard. Our waitress was fantastic: attentive without hovering and offered great recommendations we were grateful for. We kicked off the evening with cocktails. I wish I could remember the name of mine because it was so good. The flavor combo was unexpected but super refreshing, a great start to the meal. Appetizers: We ordered two aquachiles (because ceviche-style dishes are always a must for us) and one order of dumplings. The aquachiles were delicious! It was bright, fresh, perfectly balanced. We were all glad we got two. The dumplings were crispy little flavor bombs, came in a set of three, so they were ideal for sharing. Definitely a highlight. Entrees: I had the Caribbean fish and it was hands-down the star of the night. The sauce had a rich coconut-Thai flavor that complemented the fish beautifully. It was flavorful, balanced, and felt like the perfect summer dish. My mom ordered the short rib: super tender and well-cooked, though the portion was on the smaller side. My sister went with the chicken al pastor. The flavors were there, but the deconstructed plating didn't really land for us. it felt a little too sparse and didn't add to the dish. Overall: Great spot, great food, and definitely worth a revisit. I'd absolutely come back. this one's a solid date night contender. Cozy ambiance, creative flavors, and thoughtful service made it a memorable evening.

    Pork chops
    Kaivona P.

    This place opened up a few days ago so I'm happy to share the first review. Overall, I had a good experience and I'll break down the deets.... Drinks.... The Wondergiulio was yummy and so was the Que Rico. Small Bites... Spicy shrimp tostada is theeee stand out dish of the night! Although there is no heated or spicy element on that dish whatsoever...it is absolutely delish! If they took the spicy out the title this dish would be 5/5...otherwise add some jalepenos or something. I would go back for these tostadas and nothing else! & leave happy Main Dishes... Pork Chops were cooked well...the flavor itself was basic . Dipping it in the gravy and adding that sweet puree really elevated the flavor. That puree is the best tasting thing on the plate . Overall 4/5 Caribbean Stew was ok. I read a lot into the names of dishes. So when I see something says Caribbean, I expect Caribbean flavors. In this case, I didn't get any elevated flavors or seasoning. I'm guessing they attributed the coconut milk to the Caribbean . Either way although the Bass was cooked to perfection...the flavor and overall plated elements was a let down. It's just fish in coconut milk with a few nuts and chickpeas swimming in it. The best part of this dish was the little cubes of squash that I found. If they made the squash an actual side and added more of it on the plate hmmm maybe that'll do it. Overall 3/5 The service was great. Very attentive. Ambiance was cool. You can dress up or dress down here . Theres a bar that is first come first serve. I don't know that im coming back but if I were to come back it would only be for those tostadas!!

    Some Like it Hot - tequila drink with a hint of spice and grapefruit
    Lauren R.

    Excellent bar from ex-Employees Only / Macao owners. This new bar is cozy and welcoming. Their unique menu offers drinks for any flavor profile. I hope to return back soon to try the food menu too. The service was excellent, thank you Igor!

    Such a nice cute bar!

    Such a nice neighborhood bar, nice atmosphere and friendly staff ! Great cocktails and exceptionally good food

    Digging into some Caribbean Stew!
    Zachary D.

    Was recommended by a friend to try one of NY's newest Latin American Restaurants, and was happy I did. Made the the mistake of visiting on a Saturday night with a party of 5 without a reservation, as it was SUPER busy, loud, hot, crowded and a little stuffy. However, we came for the FOOD! Starting with the Smoked Chicken Croquettes and the Mushroom Empanadas, the croquettes were perfectly crispy and filled with a delicious cheesy filling that were truly a cheese lovers dream. The empandas were well balanced with just the right amount of filling and thickness of the crust. Next for the main course we shared the Aguachile, Caribbean Stew, and Bone in Short Rib. The Aguachile was refreshing and pallete cleansing, and left me craving more. No fishiness or overbearing citrus and saltiness as I've found with many other places, but personally would've loved to have it with a side of chips. The Caribbean Stew was not very stewy. It reminded me of a Thai dish with a very aromatic and distinct tastes of coconut milk and peanut. It was great but I personally wish I had more of the sauce (stew) to go with the fish. FINALLY THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE NIGHT, THE BONE IN SHORT RIB. The meat was so tender and had beautiful marbling. Perfect amount of meat to fat ratio and matched with the black bean and chorizo puree. The puree was more beany than chorizoy but don't take that as me complaining. Due to dry January I didn't partake in any of the enticing cocktails, but I will definitely be back February 1st for the Restaurant Week tasting menu ($45 per person, and runs from now until Feb 9 excluding Saturdays)!

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    Popped in for a drink and appetizers because I loved the name. Loved everything about this place!!

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    Cool new spot! Must visit for great drinks post comedy show or if in neighborhood. The food was also excellent.

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    10/10 spot, mainly coz of the server and her top-tier recs. The vibe's a close second. I'll definitely be back to sample the food!

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    Amazing drinks and service! Great addition to the village and around the corner from Blue Note and Comedy Cellar. Great pregame place.

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    For food, we split the croquettes which are an absolute must get and the aguachile which was really fresh.

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