Booker and Dax at Ssäm

Tips

• Dave Arnold joins the Momofuku team to transform Bar Bar into a lounge slinging perfectly pre-batched Manhattans, drinks made with hot pokers, plenty of liquid nitrogen, and a pork-heavy snack menu.
  Eater | 2013-02-19 16:46:19
• Go balls deep with the Bols Deep. Basically an old fashioned with a gin flavor.
  Zach | 2012-08-28 22:13:20
• Reynolds is an AWESOME bartender. He brings the show and non-douchey personality. Win.
  Dana | 2012-09-19 01:12:43
• If you thought Momofukus food was inventive, wait until you see them make their cocktails! Sit at the bar and enjoy a Manhattan or Bangkok Daiquiri.
  The Corcoran Group | 2012-03-23 14:26:22
• Try the Lady of the Night--centrifuge clarified. And the chicharron jack! And anything Red Hot Poker-ed--worth it just to see the flames.
  Sean | 2012-01-20 20:56:04
• A plate of Benton's Smoky Mountain Ham will totally make you forget that once upon a time, this place was the Milk Bar.
  Julianne | 2011-05-19 00:05:47
• Perfect for the cold season, Bishop's Wife is a minty cognac drink warmed with the red hot poker and served in a tea cup.
  Tudor | 2012-12-06 21:33:48
• The only time I've left a 50% tip and wondered if it was too small. Sit at the bar; amazing customer service.
  Zachary | 2012-09-29 01:07:05
• The picture on the wall is of Dave Arnold's sculpture MFA project at Columbia, where he recreated the story of St George with a kerosene powered dragon, sending him to the hospital.
  David | 2015-01-10 20:19:03
• An absolute must-try: Cocktail & A Cookie... Their Rye-Molasses was unexpectedly one of the most amazing cookies I have ever had.
  No Leftovers | 2013-07-24 12:33:29
• Order the pork buns! I'm not kidding! Don't be stupid!!
  Maurice | 2012-08-31 20:08:37
• Ask Jane for the "Choose Your Own Adventure".
  Charles Chris | 2012-08-31 19:08:19
• Try the "Laurel and Hardy" cocktail made with Louis Royer "Force 53" VSOP Cognac. It's magnificent!
  Hanna | 2012-07-05 14:57:59
• The corsair comes with a Miller High Life. I know.
  Simon | 2014-06-21 22:06:46
• Grab a drink while waiting for your table at Ssam Bar next door, though if you're late for your table because you can't stop drinking here, the host/hostess may come over and frown at you.
  Omer | 2013-08-05 18:22:59
• Try a Friend of the Devil not only is it delicious, but worth it just to watch the barkeep wield a flame-throwing, red-hot poker to make it. For more, follow us on 4sq or at www.renhotels.com.
  Renaissance Hotels | 2013-02-11 16:12:04
• Great drinks, I recommend sitting at the bar so you can truly appreciate all the work that goes into one glass. Ask questions!
  Becky | 2012-08-18 13:12:07
• Get the French Colombian. It's ammmazing!
  Lizz | 2012-03-27 00:06:58
• The Hindenberg is nice: cognac base, but hints of bananas and caramel. We also liked the carbonated gin and juice.
  Tudor | 2012-01-20 23:43:27
• Pork buns until 3am!
  Senator John | 2011-05-14 10:27:30