Column: Hot Bars in NYC, Part One March 01 2015
You can say what you want about NYC's clubs, bars and lounges, but the fact remains: The City That Never Sleeps is still the nightlife epicenter of America and probably the world.
The nightlife capital has a game-changing bar scene that is diverse and unique, impossible to conquer. Considering the fact that Paris is the size of "The Bronx" you will understand why this is a mission impossible. However we will introduce some hot spots in our series "Hot Bars in NYC".
Enjoy Part One!
The Raines Law Room
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Imagine a world without dirty martinis and other beautiful cocktails If you lived in America between 1920’s and 1930's, this would have been your devastating reality. During the prohibition era, different laws were passed that either prohibited or heavily taxed establishments on the sale and transportation of liquor to restrict the consumption of alcohol in the United States. But as during many dark times the human imagination works its miracles.
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People created joints that were called “Speakeasies” or "Prohibition Bars". Found in secret rooms at the back of theaters or a secret door in an alleyway at which you would need a secret password, knock or handshake to enter. To make it more
inconspicuously, they would sometimes serve drinks in coffee mugs and tea cups in case of a raid. Many Speakeasies quickly became a booming enterprise for organized crime. Some gangsters like Al Capone and Lucky Luciano even turned them into their homes and offices.
The Raines Law Room is reconstructed after this past dark times. Located in the Flatiron district behind an unmarked black door hides one of New York's Hot Bars.
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To enter a doorbell has to be rang, a host/ess will ask for a reservation. The Raines Law Room doesn't take reservations for every day!
All tables in the bar are usually taken, the host/ess will mark down the name and phone number.
Next to the table is a drink ordering bell. After pulling the string a waitress will discreetly arrive at the table and take an order.
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Raines Law Room is a perfect spot to experience a little exclusivity and a little mystery where besides the fantastic atmosphere some tasty gourmet cocktails are being served.
The rest we leave to your fantasy.
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