Etérea

This East Village coctelería is an appealingly dim-lit, flower and vine-decorated spot that works great for a solo drink seated in one of their tufted burgundy banquettes, or someplace to end up doing tequila shots with the neighboring table. Mexican Chef Xila Caudillo preps dishes like a marinated tomato tostada, tamale with jackfruit, and a mushroom avocado mango “ceviche” (the whole menu is gluten-free too). It’s also a great option for cocktails, with a beverage program coming from the team behind nearby Amor y Amargo. Make sure to grab a drink or three, like the Yellow Pineapple or Oaxaca Old Fashioned.