The Emerald

Love this eclectic bar, which fits somewhere between an old school Cuban bar and an Ottoman Empire style lounge. The crowd is mixed, with hipsters, young professionals, and locals. The place offers great drinks, and is a fun place to start out the evening.

Let me start by saying that I never write Unilocal reviews but this is specifically for one waiter that I’m writing about as I leave the bar because it was that bad. We asked for 2 dirty vodka martinis which seemed like a pretty straightforward thing to order and we were told that they will make their own version of what we asked for. A few minutes later he brought us two espresso cocktails with no explanation (not to mention they were disgusting). My girlfriend then asked the same waiter for the wifi code and he simply replied with «the internet doesn’t work». I then went up to the bar where the bartender gladly gave me the code for the wifi so that we were able to order a car. If you see a waiter that looks like a poor man’s Andy Sandberg be sure to him that I said he sucks at his job.

Formerly Bar Sans Nom (No Name Bar), The Emerald is one of the best bars that I have ever had the pleasure visiting. Their bartenders, always dressed in full tuxedos, are truly exceptional and highly skilled in preparing everything from a G&T to complex cocktails. The mood is upscale, formal, and elegant. The décor is reminiscent of the 1950s — 1960s (Mad Men comes to mind) and also features a more intimate, dimly-​lit lounge area in the back. To give you an idea, the space is frequently used for movie sets as it is impeccably decorated and vividly cinematic.
The Emerald is an exquisite, unique experience that I can’t recommend highly enough.