Sortie

Industry veterans New York DJ/sommelier Juan Coronado and restaurateur Eric Macaire (of the Bubble Lounge and Jubilee) are spicing up New York's midtown with SORTIE, an underground music-libation-food collaboration. Its cozy-chic feel, contempo-rusto decor, private back foyer, and lineup of underground DJs fashion a downtown niche in "Hellsea". Sortie is a discreet spot for those with the look for the uniquely palatable libation menu, a nose for fine wines and champagnes, the taste buds for imported artisinal beers-carrying over 30-and an inclination for tasty cuisine with mussels, a raw bar, and an array of eclectic tapas-style bites. If not for the superior beverages or delectable menu, then certainly check out Sortie for its late night loungy setting and party spot. (Source: Unknown)

Visitors step down from a tree-lined street to the front patio, where a brightly colored mosaic and handful of umbrella tables greet them. But inside the subterreanean space, the look is more dark and sultry. A giant old Pegasus sign, retired from a Mobil gas station, embellishes the brick-exposed wall beside a roomy square-shaped bar. There, neighborhood patrons with decidedly uptown style sit and mingle. Further back, a dining room lined with plush red banquettes accommodates after-work guests who want to rest their feet more poshly. (Source: Citysearch.com)