Peachy's, a cocktail bar in Chinatown, opened in underneath the restaurant Chinese Tuxedo in April. The design features colorful Gucci wallpaper, hanging lanterns, an overhead garden of peach blossoms, and pink neon signs with messages such as "No Photos" and "No Fighting" (in the early 1900s, the space was home to a neighborhood gang). These days, guests come for the cocktail list incorporates traditional Chinese spirits and holistic ingredients such as spirulina and blue algae, as well as modern Chinese fare such as dumplings, noodles, and grilled kingfish wings. The space seats 50 or holds 80 for cocktails and is available for private events.
Located in the meatpacking district, the Woodstock is 1960s-inspired cocktail and pizza bar with decor that pays homage to the iconic music festival. The 4,000-square-foot space feels like a basement rec room with wood paneling on the walls, a purple-felted pool table, and framed photos of the original Woodstock. The concept, from Black Rose Hospitality, is available for buyouts and holds 220 guests for reception-style events. It opened in April.
