I love Raouls, they have been on his lists in the past. I had one of the worst Martinis ever at Lugers: bright lights in the bar, sloshing back and forth in the pint glasses and plop—Warm and watery!
We recently lined up a 1/2 hour before opening at Le Veau d’Or to snag 2 of the 5 or so bar seats (someone mentioned it took them 2 years to get a table reservation) … the “Our Way” was worth the wait!
I have tried, in vain, to convince Eddie that I really do want a lot of vermouth in my Martini. Requests for “wet”, 2:1, 50/50 have all resulted in the same thing—10oz of cold gin. I’ve given up.
Maybe I could get a glass over vermouth on the side? The joys of a uber-dry martini (Dukes, Harry’s Bar, etc) evade me. A martini or two should be an evening starter; one of Eddie’s is an evening finisher. The closest thing to a Pan Galactic Gargleblaster I have ever found!
Harry's Bar in Venice is the wellspring of the Cipriani empire. It's one of a kind. It has a soul. I afraid the NYC iterations pale in comparison. The quality isn't the same and they feel distinctly like a rip-off to be enjoyed only by the 1% and tourists.
I vote for the Oyster Bar in GCT!!
Warm Martinis, but great Martini-drinking atmosphere.
Mastic Martini at Iris
Thank you!
Love this list and am especially happy anytime a Turf Club is mentioned. 🏆
Gage & Tollner makes the best Turf Club in the city. (Granted, not many bars put the drink on their menus.)
Good to know! I’ve been but not recently.
Chateau Royale's martinis are great, though the cart in the dining room feels mildly unnecessary.
I’ll have to check it out!
Interesting no Raouls and Lugers
I could see Raoul’s. Good call. My Lugers Martinis have been indifferent at best.
I love Raouls, they have been on his lists in the past. I had one of the worst Martinis ever at Lugers: bright lights in the bar, sloshing back and forth in the pint glasses and plop—Warm and watery!
So much homework to do this weekend for me! Incredible list. The Beefsteak martini is def one of the best.
Trying hard to snag a Le Veau d’Or “Our way” but I’m not having my way with a rsvp!
If you had to give me 3 from this list - what would you recommend?
50… Raines Law Room?
Great work!
Raines Law Room is a good call!
Just 3? I like to pick bars that are near each other to make for a gentle crawl. How about Hawksmoor, Martiny's and Dear Irving?
Thank you! Have had Hawksmoor but haven’t tried the others. Cheers
We recently lined up a 1/2 hour before opening at Le Veau d’Or to snag 2 of the 5 or so bar seats (someone mentioned it took them 2 years to get a table reservation) … the “Our Way” was worth the wait!
I'm glad it was worth it! And those bar stools are some of the best seats in the house. We've managed to snag them twice during late service.
The bar stool early line-up was a pro tip from a Martini Expo chat with Sarah 🍸
So many of my favorites are here and I’ll be back in NYC next week to try some more!
Excellent! Look forward to seeing where you go.
Highly recommend the 50/50 at Marlow East (Lex/74th). So happy to see Eddie featured, but he’s hardly gruff!!!
Curious given your experience in Venice why Cipriani doesn’t make the cut here.
Eddie is the best! 🍸
I have tried, in vain, to convince Eddie that I really do want a lot of vermouth in my Martini. Requests for “wet”, 2:1, 50/50 have all resulted in the same thing—10oz of cold gin. I’ve given up.
But that is the beauty of that Martini. I miss it. Glass of ice on the side is a must for Robert and I —then we add as necessary throughout.
Maybe I could get a glass over vermouth on the side? The joys of a uber-dry martini (Dukes, Harry’s Bar, etc) evade me. A martini or two should be an evening starter; one of Eddie’s is an evening finisher. The closest thing to a Pan Galactic Gargleblaster I have ever found!
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Agreed on it beinv an evening starter.
I gave up, too! It was easier.
Thanks for recommendation!
Harry's Bar in Venice is the wellspring of the Cipriani empire. It's one of a kind. It has a soul. I afraid the NYC iterations pale in comparison. The quality isn't the same and they feel distinctly like a rip-off to be enjoyed only by the 1% and tourists.
Have a poem: https://johnmartinwords.substack.com/p/dirty-martini
Very nice. Yours, I assume.
Yessir. Thank you!
Presentation can be very important! The Martini is a very ritualistic cocktail.
THANK YOU!