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Hi friends,
We visited La Mercerie in SOHO yesterday and enjoyed Fire Island Dry Gin poured over oysters. It was a first for me and my dinner guest. I must say the kelp in our gin ups the ocean umami-ness of the oysters. It’s a wonderful combo.
We also stopped by Schmuck. Amazing martinis. They even replace your martini’s glass with a fresh icy cold one halfway through. Spectacular!
If you’d like to try our gin, we are offering FREE SHIPPING on orders over $100.
We also did tastings at Gowanus Wine Studio and Waterbury Wines and Spirits. It’s been fun hearing feedback on the gin!
Ok, now on with the newsletter. Hope you’re having a wonderful Sunday, wherever you are.
As always, my inbox is open.
x Tom
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This week’s letter includes:
NYC restaurant openings, & Japanese retail dreams
Our latest NYC Classics Spotlight
Bartending’s bright future, told by the people shaping it
Your new cocktail of the week
And of course, the Dummy of the Week
JR & Son (Williamsburg)
A classic Brooklyn tavern is back with fresh energy thanks to chefs Patricia Vega (Thai Diner) and Amanda Perdomo (Contra). Amaro cocktails, Italian mains, and a dreamy pastry program? Yes, chef.
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Baby Bistro (Chinatown, LA)
A new permanent home for Miles Thompson and Andy Schwartz's roving pop-up. Small menu, big ideas. Order everything, especially the tofu, bass, and pine nut cookies. This is the LA we remember loving.
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50 Norman (Greenpoint)
Greenpoint’s cult Japanese concept space has expanded with six new food and design retailers under one roof. Pick up a knife, sip some dashi, and pretend you live in a minimalist dream.
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POPUPFLORIST (West Village)
A peony-only flower bar this weekend with coffee, DIY card-making, and endless spring energy. See you there.
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AēSOP x Kindred Bakery (Citywide)
Pastries and peeks at the newest AēSOP body cleanser. A scent + taste moment.
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Takeaways from Punch's Best New Bartenders tour:
Train your staff to take your job. Then you can move up.
Stop staging fake-sustainable cocktails with banana peels no one asked for.
Don’t compare yourself to anyone. Your weirdness might be your edge.
Curate waste. Let it guide the menu.
Bartending is a real career. Treat it like one.
It’s underground. It’s iconic. And it’s still one of the best solo dining moves in the city. Hidden inside the bowels of Grand Central, this massive seafood hall is great for a martini and a dozen briny oysters at the bar. Or, if you know, you know: sneak into the windowless saloon in the back. It’s pure New York.
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Bright, briny, and perfect for rooftop season:
1.5 oz Supergay Fire Island Gin
0.5 oz dry vermouth
0.5 oz grapefruit juice
0.25 oz saline syrup (3:1 water:salt)
Top with chilled Prosecco
Serve in a wine glass over ice with a grapefruit twist and kelp ribbon
Pairs well with linen pants afternoon naps.
This week’s Dummy of the Week goes to... whoever decided a $30 salad bar at Citarella in the West Village was a good idea. You read that right: thirty. American. Dollars. For a scoop of couscous and some limp arugula. There’s aspirational pricing, and then there’s losing your damn mind.
Robyn – “Dancing On My Own”
An enduring anthem of self-empowerment and dancefloor catharsis. Robyn’s synth-pop masterpiece continues to resonate.
Kano – “I’m Ready”
A quintessential Italo disco track that brings infectious energy and retro vibes. Perfect for your weekend playlist.
Got some tea?
Send us your gossip, hot tips, or unsolicited restaurant opinions. Until next week, keep it Supergay. 🍸
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Final Note:
All details in this newsletter are accurate at the time of writing, but always check with the venues for the latest updates. If you have any hot takes, complaints, or love letters, reply to this email and let’s talk.
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