STAY. Zero Proof Cocktail Lounge

Love or hate them, non-alcoholic cocktails are here to stay, and there’s no better place to appreciate mixology for mixology’s sake than this new moody, dim-lit and completely booze-free Chinatown lounge. Housed in what was once the Hong Kong Cafe, STAY offers a dozen zodiac-inspired drinks, a handful of plant-based bar bites and the ability to soak up the history and ambience of the former ’80s punk rock venue. While fairly pricey (we’re talking $18 to $24 per drink here), beverage director Derek Brown makes the cost worth your while with creations like the Ox, which mimics the bite of an old-fashioned with bourbon alternative Kentucky 74 and vermouth-like Roots Divino Aperitif Rosso. Other drinks like the Rooster (which uses tart cherry tonic) run on the juicier, sweeter side, but you can also ask the bartenders to craft any cocktail of your choosing, sans booze.