Employees Only

If it’s Monday night or there’s a blizzard happening and you just want to see other humans, head to Employees Only. It’s always packed, no matter what, and there’s a tarot card reader when you walk in. The cocktails are beautiful, served in big glasses with gorgeous garnishes like candied ginger, pink peppercorns, and basil everywhere. Stay for the chicken soup. You read that right. At 3:30 am, they make chicken soup for the entire bar, and then they send you on your way. It’s an iconic hospitality move that’s only theirs. If you’ve been drinking for three, four hours, their chicken soup will make your hangover bearable.