ECC's original Parisian location kickstarted the contemporary bar scene in Paris and shockwaves were felt throughout Europe. Its second location in London occupies three floors of a Chinatown townhouse designed…
The glowing lantern on a quiet Islington backstreet signals the intimate mood at 69 Colebrooke Row. It's half 1950s Italian café, and half Federico Fellini film with gentle jazz and…
After descending a set of inconspicuous stairs and wrestling with a dark velvet curtain, Nitecap’s mirrored bar emerges as a tiny horizon. Before the orderly seven-seat bar is a small…
The restaurants in husband-and-wife team Hugo Ortega and Tracy Vaught's empire are among the most consistently excellent experiences in town. Key to that success are the intimately tailored beverage programs…
As the boozy half of an avant-garde restaurant outfit, drinks at the Provision's bar often take unexpected turns. Seasonal produce and spices usually reserved for a chef's hand all find…
Triniti is one of Houston's culinary gems, and its newly refocused bar, Sanctuari, is a destination in its own right. With its cool, two-tone floor, pale Nordic chairs and modern…
Down House is one of those wonderful places that wears many hats, and wears them well. From mid-morning coffee to family dinner to a first date, Down House's simple but…
What could be more classic French than the significance of "Le Coq" (which means "rooster" in French)? As the unofficial national symbol, it emblazons everything from the popular clothing brand Le…
No, "sherry butt" isn’t a reference to sherry, the storied wine that hails from Andalucia. Rather, it’s a nod to the barrels (called "butts") used to age whiskey. And Sherry…
In this town, a good whiskey drink isn't always easy to find. But at Glass—an establishment that, with its paired-down décor, feels reminiscent of an upscale American dive bar—you’re sure…
