Time Out New York would seem to be a fan of our own Manhattan Project - why else would they advertise the "Perfect Manhattan" on the cover of this week's issue? Sure, the article delves into NYC themed drinks that the Manhattan has inspired, but why do they fumble so badly when highlighting where to have the original?
Our guess is the writer was not aware of our own post about the Bemelman's experience - short version: dated room, overpriced drinks and a piss poor Manhattan made by someone who could have cared less. We'd actually be willing to bet that the writer did not set foot in Bemelman's for the story - since the default Manhattan when we were there was made with Makers, which is certainly not a rye as listed in the recipe on TONY's website. Not to mention that the recipe doesn't even include bitters. Huh?
Among their picks for Manhattan-inspired cocktails, our favorite is the Little Italy at Pegu Club. Basically a somewhat bitter Manhattan, made with Cynar, it's one of our favorite drinks around town.
Our guess is the writer was not aware of our own post about the Bemelman's experience - short version: dated room, overpriced drinks and a piss poor Manhattan made by someone who could have cared less. We'd actually be willing to bet that the writer did not set foot in Bemelman's for the story - since the default Manhattan when we were there was made with Makers, which is certainly not a rye as listed in the recipe on TONY's website. Not to mention that the recipe doesn't even include bitters. Huh?
Among their picks for Manhattan-inspired cocktails, our favorite is the Little Italy at Pegu Club. Basically a somewhat bitter Manhattan, made with Cynar, it's one of our favorite drinks around town.
Other than the Bemelman's blunder, I think it's a pretty good list. I'm a big fan of the Greenpoint, and am happy to see that Max at Jack the Horse made the list--although am worried that all this exposure may mean the end of quiet nights at "my" bar...
I think it's a decent list too, though why two entries for Little Branch/ White Star? Haven't been to Jack the Horse - will check it out.