![]() Shortly thereafter, we received our first round of cocktails. It was a fun, slightly tropical way to begin our night. The little cocktail served in ornate glassware was made of Ming River baijiu, house-made coconut vodka, orange juice and grapefruit juice. To begin, we were served an amuse-bouche, which here took the form of a tiny coral-colored frozen cocktail named Frozen Thyme-something the waitress mentioned might leave the menu soon, as it was 64 degrees and slightly windy on this night. Related What Will Normal Look Like for New York City Post-Pandemic? This inspiration is described by Le Blanche as “a way of showing the language of cocktails through art with botanical elements.” The cocktail menu is nothing short of artful. The cocktail side of the menu is rooted in the idea of floriography. ![]() The ambiance was all there: flourishing plants, a little grey lamp that would be turned on as the sun went down, friendly and helpful wait staff and a menu to behold for any resident foodie. As a friend and I were seated, I couldn’t help but think that it really seemed fitting for a city that is often equated to a concrete jungle. When you approach Thyme Bar’s outdoor dining set up, there is something mildly jungle-like about the plants surrounding it. “Just like how chefs create art on a plate in gastronomy, I think we can do the same with cocktails,” head bartender Jeremy Le Blanche says. But now, it seems, Thyme Bar has hit its stride with its outdoor prix fixe menu that turns artisan cocktails into an experience. Located in the Flatiron District, Thyme Bar opened just a month before the pandemic hit and lockdown began. There is no better proof of this than The Thyme Bar Experience. If you were questioning the fate of New York City’s dining scene, I’m here to tell you that it is still alive and just as exciting as ever. All photos courtesy of The Thyme Bar Experience The Chatpata Fizz cocktail at The Thyme Bar Experience.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |