A night out at Lower East Side bars now calls for Friesling (aka frozen riesling).
John McNulty is passionate about two thing : New York City in the ’ 80s and make an infectious vibration . It ’s at his streak , Thief , and its soon - to - debut second branch located in the Lower East Side , Thief LES , where McNulty plays with these concepts — in the hopes that they ’ll become your next preferred neighborhood go - to .
Slated to debut on Thursday , April 20 , Thief LES channels the same pith ethos as its Brooklyn predecessor , but with the addition of a few exciting variations . “ We ’re expanding the opportunity for more citizenry to connect with others and feel inspired in a space that ’s design to embrace the acculturation inspired by the art , music and spirit of 80 ’s New York City , ” sound out possessor John McNulty .
inventive combinations are showcased on the beverage political platform where the main focusing is place upon a selection of shake and stir cocktails and stock-still libation . highlight include the Ego Trip ( Secale cereale , orgeat , maraschino , creme de peche ) and springtime - primed In Bloom ( gin , apricot , bergamot orange , lemon ) , as well as the touch Friesling ( frozen riesling ) . A diverseness of small - output orangeness , pink , white , and flushed wine-colored are also useable .
Dillinger’s Downfall cocktail at Thief LES|Photo by Ashley Sears Photography
So you ’re not drinking on an empty stomach , executive chef Dan Gonzalez ( Estela , Marea ) is behind a selection of shareable bites like the Fried Brie and Peppers and bigger plates such as Grilled Pork Ribs in a Actinidia chinensis - soy glaze and a Fried Chicken Sandwich , which come with banana peppers , sour honey , and peri peri ranch . The bar is also planning to expand with a brunch carte du jour in the coming months .
Upon entering the 75 - seat space , guests are greeted by an aesthetic mixture of backbone and nostalgia . Graffiti murals , gallery wall filled with picture taking circa the ’ 80s in New York City , and checkerboard - covered floors and ceilings can be found besiege the main legal profession . For bigger party , the LES locale also sports a 70 - seat private dining room .
Thief LES open on Thursday , April 20 at 161 Ludlow Street on the Lower East Side .
Photo by Ashley Sears Photography
Fried Chicken Sandwich at Thief LES|Photo by Ashley Sears Photography
