Patent Pending

One of the coolest hidden gems in NYC right now, Patent Pending is a cafe by day, high-end speakeasy by night. The cocktail lounge can be accessed through a secret door after 5 pm, where patrons can sip expertly curated sips like the "Light Me Up" or the "Cosmic Rays." There's a reason the place has a distinctly electric vibe - it's located in the Radio Wave Building, a historic landmark where Nikola Tesla performed his groundbreaking experiments. The dude practically invented WiFi, and that's reason enough to toast to him.

Patent Pending, 49 W 27th St.

[Photo via @patentpendingnyc]

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