Thursday March 4, 2010
9pm
432 East 13th Street

Attempting to stay in and finish up some work I was lured by a group of friends at Key Bar and hopped in a taxi to join them. Key Bar is located on an unassuming block in the East Village, tucked away between Avenue A and 1^st Avenue. The main draw is one of the best happy hour specials in the city – 2 for 1 drinks until 10pm nightly (and now until close on Sunday and Monday nights). There’s a great selection of specialty martinis and shots to choose from, along with draft and bottle beers. The space is small, so arrive early to grab a seat.

Cocktail of choice:

• Belvedere and soda

Shots: (courtesty of the owner Attila)

• Passionfruit vodka

Good for: Happy hour, groups, dancing (late night)

Halal Truck
1:30am
Water Street at Wall Street

There’s nothing better than ending happy hour with a late night trip to the street cart. The Halal truck popped up about a year ago and is open 24/7, a much needed addition to the Financial District. The prices are reasonable and the food is made to order while you wait.

Late night bite:

• Falafel sandwich with the works (lettuce, tomato, white sauce, red sauce)