Milk and Honey
Milk and Honey is part of that oh-so-hip trend in bars that is sweeping New York City and one of my new favorite drinking holes (and not just because I have recently become obsessed with the 1930s. It is a speakeasy right in the middle of downtown Manhattan.
Getting in is the first obstacle. This place wants to be so cool, that you can’t just stroll in. Reservations must be made. It is hard to make reservations, however, when the phone number is unlisted. Instead, you must email the proprietors of Milk and Honey and request to visit their establishment. They take reservations 30 days in advance. Once you get a response on this matter, you will be asked to call the day that you are coming in to confirm your reservation. After that, show up on time, and you are in.
I know it seems like a lot of work just to have a few drinks, but trust me, these drinks are worth it. There is no drink menu at M & H and don’t expect to drink anything that wasn’t around during the prohibition (i.e. no vodka). Otherwise, tell the excellent and incredibly friendly waiter what you are in the mood for (sweet, tangy, salty, fruity, whiskey, gin, champagne) and the bartender will craft a delish drink set to those requests.
The atmosphere is dark and cozy and there is hardly any talking among the tables so be sure you can make conversation with the people you bring in with you. This is not a place to act loud and obnoxious and hit on the person next to you. Instead, come here when you want to have good drinks and conversation with people you already know. Bring cash and plan to spend some money (drinks are $16) but know that the price is totally worth it.
