Reception Bar

The Korean takeover of New York's food and cocktail scene has rightfully maintained its momentum, culminating, as of late, in this buzzed-about LES lounge and tearoom. The intimate Reception Bar serves up both boozy and non-boozy botanical elixirs using unusual Korean ingredients, but the sleek, modernist design is one of the main reasons to check it out.

Reception Bar, 45 Orchard St.

[Photo via Reception Bar]

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