Raising the Bar
Forget the pub grub, whether New Year’s Eve, game day or whatever your wintertime celebration, these corner saloon-inspired snacks elevate any gathering.
BY NILS BERNSTEIN
Maybe it’s the cheery conviviality, maybe it’s the face-to-face bartender interaction or maybe it’s just because you often don’t need a reservation—but a coveted bar seat in the lounge of an illustrious restaurant is the new “I’ll have your finest table, please.”
New York’s Penny, one of 2024’s hottest openings, is actually 100% bar seating, with no tables at all. But even if you’ve just stopped by a bar for a quick drink and snack, you’ll find the offerings these days go way beyond olives, nuts, wings and nachos.
Here are some favorite recipes for your next movie night, Super Bowl, cocktail party or a no-occasion-needed boozy buffet.
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