Andrew Paré shakes up an Im(pear)ed cocktail (L), Thyme Squared (middle) and Maker’s Mark Old Fashioned (R) at Hell’s Kitchen. Photo by KK Law
West 4th Avenue, the city’s former hippie hangout and birthplace of Greenpeace, lures with myriad tastes for every mood and budget. A young crowd packs into The Bimini, a two-tiered pub, and Hell’s Kitchen (pictured)—no relation to the hit TV show—for inventive pizza and a lively bar; down the street, Bistrot Bistro yields affordable, smart French fare in airy surroundings.—Tim Pawsey
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