A former dive bar, and former-former ”˜massage parlor’, cheekily-titled Happy Ending has been reimagined as an intimate downtown restaurant and nightspot. Psychedelic striped wallpaper and touches of Miami kitsch create a flirty Mad-Men-esque vibe, and the live jazz band in the evenings keep it decidedly loungey.

The dinner menu features French classics with a retro 50s twist ”“ try the deliciously-light steak tartare (served with waffle chips and a quail egg). The white table cloths and attentive service may tempt you to linger at the table, but it’s Happy Ending’s bar that really shines, with sublime cocktails and a quirky bar-food menu (the kitchen is open until 12am). The crisp, fresh Blue in Green (Gin, Lillet Rosé, Dry Curaçao & Lemon Juice) is a standout.

Throw in the bawdy basement club with it’s checkered dance floor and a disco ball, and it seems that maybe; in it’s latest iteration; Happy Ending has finally achieved its very own, er, happy ending.

http://happyending-nyc.com

Happy Ending NYC
302 Broome St, New York, NY 10002
(646) 998-3184

Benedikt is Melting Butter’s NYC-based design editor. He’s also a freelance architect, designer and writer with work that’s grounded in a strong multi-disciplinary focus, encompassing architecture, interiors, product design, curation and visual communication. Right now, Benedikt’s creative projects include an illustrated book, a site-specific art installation in the Manhattan streetscape, and several ongoing creative collaborations. Read about Benedikt’s favorite hotspots here

(All photos courtesy of Happy Ending NYC)

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