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Angel's Share
Category: Lounges
Neighborhood: East VillageVillage Yokocho
8 Stuyvesant St
New York, NY 10003
(212) 777-5415
- Nearest Transit:
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Astor Place (6)
8th St-Broadway (R, W)
3rd Ave-14th St (L)
- Hours:
Mon-Sun. 7:00 p.m. - 2:30 a.m.
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Music:
- Live
- Best Nights:
- Tue, Wed, Thu
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
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286 reviews for Angel's Share
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This place is definitely hard to find if all you've got is an address. I remember following my iphone and when the blue dot landed on the red, i was confused. What? this is not it! Listen to your "seasoned" Yelpers and just go into the restaurant. Once you go upstairs, you'll see an inconspicuous door to your left. Go inside. Just do it. And "tah dah!"
Great drinks. Unique. Try to get a seat in the booth. I sat on the bar facing the street and it was ok, but i think the booth would be more cozy. If it's still in season, try the artichoke drink
One of my favourite NYC bars. Its tucked into the back of a japanese restaurant so is a 'secret' bar.
Excellent house cocktails - try the Royal Flush - mixed with precision and diligence by the japanese staff who are very professional. No fake, no fuss.
They also have an extensive range of spirits not on the menu (rare rums and vodkas) so sit at the bar and get slowly mullered in style....
Small, no big groups, quiet and cosy.
I pretty much live here when I go to New York
I usually only come here to bring visiting family or friends but this is a very nice, chill place to just hang out and drink. They have a bar that can seat about 8 people. There are booths by the window at the front of the bar and table seating at the back. They serve some great cocktails and the bartenders are, for lack of a better term, professional. Not cold but just very polite.
It can be very hard to find if you're going for the first time since it's within a Japanese restaurant. The wait for a seat can take awhile since people tend to linger after they've finished their drinks. There really isn't a waiting area so you either have to wait awkwardly by the entrance which is also by the bathroom or wait within the restaurant that can be really noisy.
Not one of my regular places but it's always a place I consider when entertaining friends and family from out of town.
I love all the drinks here! They are so delicious - my favorite is serendipity
This is a great place to bring a friend visiting from out of town or a small group (less than 4-5). It's small, cozy, dimly lit, intimate.
I agree it's a great place to come to after a dinner date. It's not too loud and you can actually have a conversation with your date.
But seriously, if you're done drinking, please leave and don't lounge around...there aren't a lot of seats so let other people experience this place!
Secrets are overrated. Usually. But they are usually overrated because people don't tell me theirs. And I'm nosy.
So when Chris C generously shared Angel's Share with me, I was happy as a....well, I was almost overjoyed. Then when we got there and snagged a booth by the window within 10 minutes of arriving, i WAS overjoyed. Until the cocktails. I became ecstatic. Those cocktails were asbolutely amazing, not to mention delicious.
The lounge like atmosphere meant that we could have conversations without having to shout, and its simply decorated giving the space an elegant touch. The only downside? Our booth has been sat in on so many occasions that there was pretty much a butt imprint. So not cool
3.5 stars
What a cool secretive little bar... if this were just a place off the street, I'd give it 3 star, but the set-up made me feel special, like it's prohibitions, and I know where the sh*t goes down type of feeling that I gave it an extra star.
Interesting thing I noticed upon entering is that, not only is the place small, it also only cater to small parties--"no party of more than 4 ppl." They also try to maintain a certain atmosphere by asking everyone to not scream/shout...etc. I thought that was a pretty interesting concept--which I liked. The 3-C girls, Cindy, Chris and I got pretty lucky and was seating at a booth in less than 10 mins after we got there.
We only had a drink each, but that was not just any "one" drink. The cocktails were fantastic... such an enjoyable pleasure rather than just "alcohol." Another plus about this place is that the service was wonderful, i felt really relaxed and comfortable.
Like a Miyazaki film, you walk through a door and there is a magical parallel universe. It is just like the first one but exact opposites.
This was the secret that Andrew shared with me :) Let's go again.
They say...
"Secrets, secrets, are no fun,
Secrets, secrets, hurt someone"
That is a lie. Secrets are awesome. Case in point: Angel's Share.
Places like this make me love NYC more than I already do. Which is funny, because you feel worlds away from the bustle of Manhattan when you're tucked away here sipping one of their fantastic drinks. Sure they're pricey but I've never had drinks anywhere else like the drinks I've had at AS (and trust me, I've had A LOT of booze.) The bartenders really know what they're doing-- and don't be fooled by the petite glasses-- these concoctions pack a punch.
This is a fabulous place for a first date or to chat with a small group of friends. Or, if it's anything like my past experience, watching Asiaphiles feebly attempt to hit on Japanese exchange students. (hey, I guess it's got something for everyone.) Shh, this place is a secret but I'm letting it out-- it's too cool not to share.
I have to say I was a little bit disappointed at this place.. I expected more!!
Saturday 1am.. my hot date and I wasn't ready to call it a night... where to go??? Angel's share ..
The place was packed and we had to wait for about 10 minutes.. Just to be clear.. there are few rules you might want to be aware of
1. no party more than 4 people
2. no standing
...( there were more but I don't quiet remember)
I wasn't be able to get in few times because I was with a larger group of people . I was thankful that I finally made here.
It's definitely a place for date, small group of friends. although if you are alcoholic. this is NOT your place.. the average cocktail is about 13$.
I'm sorry to say Angel's share.. you are one time thing for me !!
A decade gone since last I came to tread
Seeking solace in a glass, respite from life's dread
Cast off my woes and rest my weary head
Upon your Angel's Share my spirit amply fed
Hid from plain sight, your sanctuary keeps
The candles lit while most the city sleeps
From your steady pours a magic elixir leaps
Lips delight and a happy soul softly weeps
No more than four may stay to share your tend
While three speak softly the ambiance to lend
Two make do with whispered promises to mend
While one has fun in all's company on a bend
Speakeasy they coin you not knowing how unique
Your legacy predates them, none seem inclined to speak
Of the elevation of your art and form, as ever, very sleek
While all others blend together, a comparison so meek
My dear old friend, again, I raise your glass in air
Rejoicing in your providence, relishing your care
'Tis no better place to seek the city's finest fare
Or to drink with angels and rejoice that they will share
I hesitate to give this place 5 stars because though the interior is otherworldly, and the drinks are quite good, the portions are so small that I feel I'm only there for "tasting," and not enjoying a drink. The hostess on that date was not especially friendly and we literally had to argue that we had precedence for a table that had just opened. Before that, she would not even allow us to stand next to our friends who were seated at the bar...
Overall the ambiance was overly ordered, almost clinical. Just the opposite of what I look for at a lounge/bar.
I'm a fan of the after-work drinks for a first date. We all know within 30min whether the date's going to go well and drinks let's you turn it into dinner or just bail if the person starts talking limited liabilities or ranting on and on about their new chignon.
And if you're going to do drinks, this is a great spot for it. It has a laid back atmosphere while also rating high on the "cool factor" because it is unmarked, hard to find, and it's ambience is (as my brother would say) panty-dropping. As another reviewer wrote, "this place will get you laid."
The drinks are a bit overpriced but very good. You can't go in groups of more than 4. And you will likely wait a long time if you hit it wrong (by 8:30/9ish is pretty bad, go earlier.)
A sneaky lounge hidden behind a Sushi restaurant. Great cocktails and a relaxed atmosphere.
I've been coming to Angel Share for years and it remains one of my favourite places to have a drink in the city. Yes, the drinks aren't cheap, but since I'm a one-drink type of girl, I don't balk at the $14 price tag. The drinks are precisely and meticulously crafted using very fresh ingredients.
They have a seasonal drink menu which is pretty nice. On my most recent visit I had the "Tennessee Waltz" which had Jack Daniels, toasted rosemary, and muddled strawberries among other ingredients. The earthy scent of the rosemary was a perfect compliment to the fresh, tart strawberries. My boyfriend tried one of the Japanese whiskeys - it was really nice that they used a very large ice cube in the drink to avoid over-dilution.
The atmosphere is relaxed, slightly hushed, and very conducive to conversation. You can't go in parties of more than 4 so it's not a pick-up joint by any means. It's just a place to relax and enjoy the company of the person/people that you're with. Service has always been impeccable. I anticipate coming here for years to come.
I've been coming to Angel's Share for about 11 years now. While other cocktail-lounges-of-the-moment have come and gone, not much has changed at Angel's Share, expertly made cocktails in a cozy, quiet atmosphere (no standing, and no more than 4 people in a group) in a semi-hidden location accessible only through a bustling Japanese restaurant on the second floor of a rather innocuous building.
Service is efficient, the ice cubes are huge, and while the liquor selection is not the largest in the city, it is perfectly curated. I must agree with about half the other reviews here, a snowy winter evening here is transcendental. Highly recommended.
I love jasmine. I'm in a huge jasmine phase right now. But, it's usually saved for perfume oils and bath products. When I saw that Angel's Share has a cocktail that uses jasmine-infused alcohol, I just had to try it. The Quintessence was pretty perfect. It had an incredibly balanced and delicate flavor and was perfect for sipping on while I chatted with my friend.
The atmosphere of the bar really contributed to the ease of conversation. It's fairly quiet and closed-off, has great views, and a beautiful interior. This place is chic and cozy at the same time. I'm up for going again. The service was great and courteous, despite that it was pretty busy. I like that they don't allow standing and crowding around the bar because if you're paying a lot for a drink, you should have the luxury of enjoying it in a non-frenetic atmosphere.
This is my go-to place for out-of-town visitors. The servers and bartenders are classy. The drinks actually taste like they're worth $13+. And you get a beautiful view of Stuy street. The rules might be a little ornerous...no parties larger than four, and no just-standing-around-the-bar. But that makes it a great place for conversation and dating, if you can manage the wait.
Now I don't know about you guys but when I go out, I tend to send myself text messages with brief notes of the places I've gone to that night. This is what I sent myself (in its entirety) about Angel's Share:
Yelp angel's share
Fuck you tony
Good drinks
.... I don't know. Honestly, I don't know. My new friend Tony N. was in town and I suggested this place since my best friend has been TRYING in vain to get me out to Angel's Share for the longest time and I figured, hey someone's in town, let's check it out!
It's located in that little Japanese center in East Village; you go up some stairs into a restaurant and into a room off the side. This is definitely a great date spot! It's tiny, dark, intimate and nicely decorated. I love speak-easy type places and Angel's Share is no exception. I especially love when the bartenders dress the part--I LOVE those armbands!
Okay I was pretty much dunzo at this point but I did order a cocktail (Ascension--it tastes like candy!). I kept saying "You know, Jesus coming down from heaven!" Um, thank you Tony N. for not judging me and my lack of biblical knowledge (or basic vocabulary, for that matter).
Cocktails are a bit pricey but well worth it (I believe they were $14?). Oh, I know why I wrote such a nasty note about Tony to myself--he wouldn't let me pay! What a gentleman!
Also, from what I remember, they have very nice hand towels in the bathroom. But go for the drinks! And the ambiance! Go now now now now!
The fact that this beautiful, semi-quiet cocktail lounge is tucked away behind an unmarked door inside of a bustling Japanese restaurant on an even busier East Village street makes you feel like you've been whisked away to a different world. Wonderful place to go with someone special.
The impeccably dressed Japanese mixologists concoct some swoon worthy cocktails. At $13 to $14 apiece the drinks aren't cheap but what kind of price can you really put on close-to-perfection?
Just when you thought the Japanese couldn't innovate anything else, they've gone and improved the bar experience.
Granted, all they're doing here is serving alcohol. But they're serving alcohol the way alcohol used to be served: meticulously crafted, respectfully served and most of all - EXTREMELY STRONG.
The gentlemen behind the bar here take their job seriously. Dressed to the nines (including vest and 20's style armband), they'll quietly greet you and if you were so inclined, will suggest a beverage which will positively get you at least a strong buzz if not completely smashed.
They will also monitor you in the event you or someone from your party imbibes a bit more than intended. Granted, most places would probably do the same, but these guys were more passive-aggressive than that substitute teacher who told you fiddyleven times to stop talking in the middle of class but would never punish you.
Angel's Share is definitely my favorite way to close out a night of wandering through the city.
After finding this nestled gem in the midst of a popular sushi joint, I was absolutely thrilled. Excellent drinks, and this comes from a fan of speakeasy-esque cocktails.
Note for the Eager:
Get there before 7:30 if you want a chance of not waiting for a spot. They don't take reservations.
If i could have a beautiful piece of art placed atop my tongue that would ever so gently make its way to my stomach and after digested, causes hot flashes and sexy grins, this would be the place to make that dream come true.
Angel's Share creates some of the most artistic cocktails ive ever had the pleasure of indulging in. The bartenders put alot of love and care into each drink they make and they are very attentive to your needs. When im in the mood to get dolled up and take a break from my dirty dives, i park it here. Last time i was here my friend couldnt decide what to order, so the bartender chatted her up for a bit, asked a lot of questions on her preferred taste, and he mixed her up a delicious cocktail that she ended up ordering at least 3 or 4 of. I can more than appreciate the attention to detail. Ive had the pleasure of coming here twice now, and ive never been disappointed with my drink, which says a lot.
What i enjoy most about Angel's Share is its exclusive location. Tucked upstairs next to a japanese restaurant, you wouldnt even know it was there. The secret door makes you feel like an elite thats "in the know". Do i need to knock three times and whisper a password? And once you enter, like others have mentioned, you totally have a Lost in Translation flashback. Its gorgeous, sleek, romantic, and very chill, so chill you almost lose sense of time.
When you find yourself in the Big Apple, stop by this incredibly charming watering hole, indulge in a cocktail or 3, and channel your inner Bill Murray. You wont be disappointed.
Lost in Translation meets Speakeasy! This place is so odd, it is just great. You walk up a flight of stairs and you are in what appears to be a dive Japanese Sushi Bar. To the left is an unmarked door. Open the door, and you are in Angel's Share - a wonderful bar with nice large windows that overlook 3rd Ave. I found the whole secret door and no-sign thing really cool.
The staff is all Japanese and on the Sunday when I was there I would say half of the clientele was Japanese as well - hence I immediately thought of my man Bill Murray in Lost in Translation. In the background you here a mixture of Japanese and English conversations and smooth melodic jazz music. I sat at the end of the bar and proceeded to order 3 great cocktails. The cocktail list is good and the bartenders definitely know what they are doing. I started out with the Aviation - good, strong, they don't mess around here. Next I moved on to another Ginger infused gin cocktail that I don't remember the name of but was the only gin cocktail on their original cocktail list. This drink was amazing; it was tasty and strong. I finished up with a French 75 which was a gin and Champagne cocktail which was also really tasty and refreshing.
The staff was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable about cocktails.
I am looking forward to coming back for sure.
Often in New York, the $15 cocktail a.k.a. Belvedere and tonic irritates me. I generally suck it up because I'm paying for the ambiance, not the kindergarten concoction. Or, I bring a guy . . .
Angel's Share has an earl grey infused vodka cocktail with hand-cut ice (the "Evidence") that stands up to it's price tag. This is the cocktail you don't want a random guy to buy you because he'd distract you from the unique cooling sensation you get with each sip. They could've served the "Evidence" to me in a back alley, and I still would've paid its full price.
"Evidence" is best enjoyed at the bar so that you can watch the meticulous Japanese bartenders work their magic.
A couple years ago, nobody knew about his place...now everyone does. And I can't take crowds or being packed in or not being able to sit.
That said, this is an awesome place to get a drink, talk, and chill. Odd story. I met a date here once and almost got into a fight with some dude who put his leg on my date's chair. So I stand up and get all up in his shit and she loved it....he backed down like the punk he was and I was the hero....good times.
Yeaaah, a little hyped and totally part of the speakeasy trend. But I'm not gonna hate -- Angel's Share is always a fun date... if you're able to get seated. You come to AS to spend time with your company, not to pick up people at the bar.
The drinks, as others have said, are fun, creative and tasty. Guys, no shame in trying the fruity concoctions here, no one will be watchin'. If you've got a boring date, take a look around and get creeped out by the scary paintings. I would recommend only coming with a max of 2 people total. Any more and you'll be waiting all night long.
Angel's Share...its awesome.
Even though the drinks are a little on the pricey end, they're really good. I've had drinks for these prices and they weren't as good as this place. They're strong but mixed very well. I had the Evidence, which is infused earl gray tea vodka with some other things tossed into it. I forgot the mix and would probably take me a while to remember.
This place is pretty small. Its in a location I definitely wouldn't expect it to be. Its in a super loud japanese restaurant. Once you walk through an unmarked door, you walk into a quiet and secluded area. Its as if you're in a different area.
I like the ambiance of the place. Don't expect to pick up people here because everyone are deep in their own conversations.
Pretty much I'm in love with this place. I haven't tried the food yet but I certainly will, one day.
the cocktails here is great and the wooden ambiance is lovely. a perfect place to end an evening with some romantic drinks in the east village.
OK - Don't get me wrong... I thought it was a classy joint.
I would have given Angels Share a 5 but I gave Angel's Share a 3 with reason because everything about this drink parlor was GREAT, except when the waiter chased us down after we left the place and crossed the street for a larger tip. Yah, I said it, A Larger tip. Ruined it for me, BUT I recommend go have a drink. No standing at this bar, you must have a seat and it's a more intimate smaller party-one on one kinda place.
a hidden bar upstairs and through a restaurant, you open a wooden door and all of a sudden you enter into a polished wooden parlor. It made you feel as if you traveled through time. The mixologists really know what they're working with. I had ordered the Groovy and the flavor was satisfying and light. Definitely on the steeper end for drinks in the city.
I'm not sure if I quite get this place. It has a nice quiet atmosphere but I didn't find it that great like other reviewers do... It has nice cocktails but nothing that blew me away, as I had wished based on the reviews... I found my waiter a bit rude - he was rushing to get us out once he found out we were not drinking much more. There was also unpolished pretentiousness which I sometimes find in Japan... I may give another try but will not be any time soon...
I could have sworn the place CLOSED - didn't i see the windows upstairs boarded up the other day?
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If you're looking for a great date place bar, you've hit the jackpot. Word to the wise: the address is 8 Stuyvesant, but you go in through building 6 and walk upstairs to the bar which is in a room on the left side of some restaurant. I suppose it's more exclusive that way...
Great exotic drink menu, great ambiance, a hands down, great place to unwind in an unpretentious setting to woo the one you're with.
I love the contrast between the noisy Japanese restaurant you have to pass through and the intimate and sophisticated bar on the other side of the door. As a visitor to the city the prices were a little outrageous but unlike some other bars I visited the drinks were original enough that they seemed worth it. The details are what protected me from buyer's remorse: a sprig of roasted rosemary, muddled strawberries, and house infusions. The best drinks in NY.
This is why I thank my parents for making me do Kumon and repetitive math drill sheets when I just wanted to cry my eyes out because i can do calculus to afford this!
Mixology done right!
I haven't been to many bars lately (you know who to thank for that, hehe). Anyway, this is another place that I have heard about since 2006 (probably from the EatOutNY show, not sure anymore). Let me just say finding this place isn't easy. I knew it was near Sunrise Mart, but a quick search on Google Maps (and on Yelp) lists it at 8 Stuyvesant St. But 8 Stuyvesant is completely boarded up. I was like "Huh? A place this famous can't be closed down." We eventually made our way upstairs in 6 Stuyvesant and I quickly realized that I been there before. My friends and I wanted to go there to eat, but couldn't find a seat. But another quick scan around the area, and I noticed a door w/ a small sign framed near it that says "Keep quiet" and below that it says "Angel Share". Yes! Found it!
There was absolutely no wait on a Wednesday night at 8 PM. We had a choice of a seating at the bar or the small tables hidden away on the left. We neglected the bar seating and head for the small tables even though there's a huge beautiful mural above the bar. But it was nice, felt almost like we had a booth by ourselves while the table next to us was empty.
We ordered the Evidence and the Serenity. Both are really great drinks. If you are looking for anything on the rocks, forget it. This isn't your place, but if you want a drink that is as complicated but at the same time, as balanced as some of the best dishes in a fancy French restaurant, this is the place. The Earl Grey flavor in Evidence was intense, but it never let me forget that its made with Vodka. While the Serenity tasted citrusy w/ a hint of rum, my gf thoroughly enjoyed it. But it was the lychee fruit in it that gives it the Asian flavor and puts it a step above your standard cocktail.
I was at Angel's Share a couple of weeks ago after I discovered this place through the wonderful Becca S's list. It was fun finding the place, but not too hard once you've read all the reviews below. Sooth be told, I was a tad underwhelmed when I entered the place. But 3 hours later, I wasn't doing much other than singing praises of this lovely little hidden bar in the East Village.
And here's why:
1. I loved the drinks - amazing, and amazingly polite mixologists
2. I love the painting above the bar, where we were seated
3. The music is soft enough for great conversation
4. We met a couple of gentlemen and great conversation did ensue
5. The two wonderful gentlemen bought us a perfect cocktail
6. It was one of the few times I wasn't part of a large noisy group and I was happy there were no large noisy groups around.
We tried the Angel's Sling, which was my favourite - it has quite a mouthful of ingredients: gin, cherry liqueur, grand marnier, rose syrup, pineapple juice, lime juice among others, phew. My second drink was the quintessence, which had jasmine infused rum - very interesting!
The third drink was a whisky based cocktail not on the menu. All I have to say is yum, as I don't know what the ingredients were. I do remember tasting lemon though. We walked out into the wee hours of Saturday morning in the East Village, smiling.
A couple of days ago, I was walking around the area. I made a couple of stops to buy Pommes Frites and some Butter Lane cupcakes (reviews to follow), and I was trotting back to the subway station contemplating another halt at the dessert truck, when I passed by Angel's Share. I stopped, looked at the two brown bags in my hand, hesitated for a moment and walked up the stairs.
"How many are we?"
"One. We are just one. Could I sit by the window?"
"Sure, go right ahead."
Picture this - At sunset on a Sunday evening, and I sit at the window. In order, there is a bag of belgian fries, two delicious cupcakes, a copy of Keruoac's On the Road, and a martini glass of Royal Flush (cucumber, sake, honey). It was bliss.
I rarely do this, but at Angel's share I found the joy of enjoying a well-made cocktail all by myself.
P.S: The bathroom lock is broken so please be careful. Yes, and it is five stars despite that.
This is a gem - perfect for dates, taking parents out, or girl-friends only night out. From the romantic candle-lit lighting, to not having to push your way to the bar or eagerly flagging down the waitress for a drink order.
Don't get confused, look up and you will see Sunrise Mart and of course the restaurant. Walk up the stairs, through the restaurant where you will see a wooden door. Once you enter, you will see the oak bar and people waiting on the side patiently for a table. If you are a large party (none over 4), you will probably wait a long time to get a table- and yes, you MUST sit down, that's a rule - no standing whatsoever. The music plays softly so you can have an actual conversation with your friends. The science of mixology for their exotic flavors is perfection. Give me anything with jasmine, ginger and lychee mixed with any kind of alcohol, I'm yours.
The atmosphere is very classy and romantic and sexy. This is not a place for you to get drunk and start a brawl. However, last time I was here, some biatch literally poked me in my eyeball as I walked by and popped my contact out! WTF, a**hole, were you targeting me with your lethal finger action? What did I ever do to you? You're lucky I didn't drink like a truck driver that night and take you down . That is unless, you buy me a drink with lychee and ginger, then we can be BFFs 4-ever :)
Definitely not the place take a group of guys. I made this mistake twice, and both times my friends were like why did you take us here??
There aren't many 'guy' drinks at this place -- pretty much all of their specialty drinks are kind of tropical and colorful. Unless I'm in Hawaii or the Caribbean it feels very awkward to be sipping on them with my guy friends...
The other thing is that it's definitely not the right place to meet girls....it's a place to go on a quiet date, or to catch up with a friend. It's a cute place with a nice view and is not loud.
The other thing that bothers me about this place is the menu -- it's ruffled and is laminated, which reminds me of TGI fridays or some other dump. If you want to run a classy joint then get some decent paper to write down your drinks!
I was taken to Angel's Share on my birthday, between the great reviews and the fact that I had not been there yet I was pretty excited. Just well hidden enough to keep the passersby from noticing, complete with a great view and beautiful decor the night started out great. Our waiter was helpful but unobtrusive. And the drinks were unique and delicious, we each tried three different drinks, although at the moment I can't require all their names.
However, we noticed an interesting phenomenon. Almost everyone who showed up other than ourselves, stayed for ONE drink...it was odd. Tourists, I assume, stopping by based on the place's reputation. I don't know, I'll try it again, and it was a good experience, but I just don't think its going to make my list of favorite cocktail places, but then again it is pretty close to my apartment and I am pretty thirsty.
A mix of sacred and profane art (along with premium alcohol and mixers) commingle in this hidden jewel off one the East Village's most picturesque squares.
Any fan of hot Asian women, bartenders who sport arm garters, and flattering lighting would be well advised to take promising first dates here on weekday nights before 8 pm.
I made particularly short work of a semi-frozen gin & juice concoction called an Angel's Sling (or Harlem Martini, depending on your P.C. quotient).

