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| - We stopped in to have a drink at the cocktail car on Saturday night and they have done a fantastic job with the decor. Velvet curtains, dim lighting, tufted leather. Perfect. The call box at the door is a little off-putting - though, I can see how it may be necessary given the small space and the intimate vibe they are trying to keep.
The drinks, as of now, are nothing exciting. WIne, beer, manhattans and martinis. They are all well-crafted, but I feel like if you are going out of your way to establish a "speakeasy" type atmosphere there either need to be more classics to choose from or more original cocktails on the menu. It was the first week of business, so maybe that will be coming in the future.
The crowd seemed to be mostly regulars from Mr. Katz other restaurants and were more concerned with making their appearance and making sure the owner knew they were there than having a nice evening. I am hoping the longer they are open, the more they will get people in who are there to truly enjoy the atmosphere and a great drink.
We will definitely be back, but I am hoping for some expansion/improvement on the cocktail menu!
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