Saturday March 6, 2010
9:30pm
848 Washington Street

After dinner I met a few friends at the bar of The Standard Grill – located in the Standard Hotel beneath the High Line. The bar itself isn’t that big but draws a large crowd on the weekend. If you arrive early, or patiently stalk a table until someone leaves, you can usually grab a seat. There are only a few bartenders, so patience is a virtue here. The crowd is trendy, so expect to dress well unless you’re only planning on going to the Biergarten next door. Upstairs is the elusive Boom Boom Room, which I hope to visit one of these nights.

The classic cocktail menu is a nice touch, featuring vintage drinks moderately priced at $10. In addition to the full bar there’s also a good selection of wines (mostly French and California wines).

Cocktail:

• Penny Drop – vodka, housemade ginger cordial, lime juice, ginger beer, fresh ginger served on the rocks

Good for: Small groups, Singles, Trendy, Cocktails