French Awakening
Tucked away in a historic building in Tribeca, Buddha-Bar serves elevated Pan-Asian cuisine and cocktails, heavily influenced by Californian and European flavors and techniques, and recipes from their original Paris location, maintaining a balance between reflection and intuition.
WHERE
Buddha-Bar
62 Thomas St.
New York, NY 10013
http://www.buddhabarnewyork.com
WHAT TO EAT
Guided by Executive Chef Andrew Riccatelli, the New York menu features modern takes on dishes from the robata grill, fresh sashimi, finely curated maki rolls, and Thai-inspired curries, among other signature and new dishes including A5 Miyazaki wagyu ribeye with crispy rice, soy emulsion, and garlic chips, and whole roasted cauliflower with black bean-chili oil, peanut and mint.
WHAT TO DRINK
Essence
EspadinThe Essence is a lighter stirred drink, celebrating the more delicate sides of mezcal. Pairing El Silencio’s 86-proof espadin with a French wine-based aperitif like Lillet, proves how elegant mezcal can be.
INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz. Mezcal El Silencio
.5 oz. Dry Vermouth
.5 oz. Lillet
.75 oz. Lemon Juice
.5 oz. Agave
3 Dashes of Orange Bitters
METHOD
Stir ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
Pour in a rocks glass.
Garnish with a dehydrated blood orange slice.
Enjoy!