The Hamilton Kitchen & Bar

THE VIBE

Comfort takes many forms at The Hamilton Kitchen, from the relaxed, industrial-edged elegance of the dining room and bar to the homey regional cuisine that Executive Chef Drew Stark re-envisions with a refined style. However, the most comfortable place to savor summer-in-the-city pleasures – including live music – is the plaza-like patio appointed with bright canopy umbrellas and a full-service outdoor bar.

THE GLASS

Good times and great spirits flow at the bar that General Manager Jason Lonigro stocks with 300-plus American whiskeys, including the small-batch bourbons currently in vogue with thirsty patrons – sipped neat or shaken into an updated cocktail classic. A focus on domestic libations continues in the wine list and collection of craft beers. Themed happy hours include Tiki Tuesdays and edifying Whiskey Wednesdays, where the more you drink, the more you learn.