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Ever wanted to know what it's like on the other side of the bar? We asked some of New York's finest bartenders to get the inside word on the industry—and ended up hearing some pretty wild stories along the way.
Each of the bartenders we interviewed for this series are from venues who were featured in the prestigious Time Out Bar Awards in 2018. You can check out the full list of winners and runners up here.
This time, we got Erik Andersson from Hendrick's Gin to chat with the crew from Dante, which was awarded Bar of the Year and Best Cocktail.
Why we love Dante
Bow down, New York. This celebrity hot spot and reboot of a 100-year-old Village landmark packs ’em in for a simple, worthy reason: the drinks (like the Garibaldi, our Cocktail of the Year winner). The menu, created by Naren Young, focuses on no-frills yet noteworthy creations that encourage you to appreciate the simpler things in life—take, for example, the classic vermouth service or the Negronis on tap. One sip in and you’ll understand why this bar has not only survived the test of time but also thrives.
Why the panel loves it
“There’s not an off night to go to Dante. The staff is really warm and engaging, and I love having a solid daytime or late-afternoon option for snacks and cocktails.”—Meaghan Dorman
“With a successful second venue in NYC, it is Dante’s global pop-ups that continue to prove the genius in the simplicity that is the Dante concept. Finally, the beautiful wizardry of Young’s cocktails have found their perfect home.”—Charlotte Voisey