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Painkiller tiki bar coming to New York City’s Lower East Side

 

It looks like the tiki scene has reached a tipping point in NYC — it’s been announced that another new tiki bar, to be named Painkiller, will be opening in March in Manhattan’s Lower East Side.

The new establishment is being operated by some of the owners of Dutch Kills in the space formerly used by East Side Company Bar, and is described as “planning to blend 1970s New York culture and 1940s tiki culture.” Grass skirts and 12-inch clear acrylic pumps? Ritualized muggings in Central Park? The combinations are mind-boggling…

Read Dutch Kills Team To Open Tiki Lounge on Lower East Side at ny.eater.com | Mahalo, Tom D. Kline

 

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    I don't know who the house DJ was but he definitely was playing music right up my alley. It would've been my dream for people to start dancing, but it's all good.

    It's a bit sceney for my taste, but it really didn't bother me much. the bartenders knew their stuff, although their 1st cocktail was a little weak, when he saw i understood cocktails the next 2 were stronger. I also liked that even though the place was really hopping the bartender remembered what i was drinking when i came to order another. (he also understood how good a gin hendricks is, and not to overpower it with the mixer). It was amazing to see their “das boot” which is shaped like a boot filled with beer. Don’t get me wrong, I am not drunk…it’s an actual boot shaped beer container ready to be emptied..try it ..you will love it!! Oh..how can I forget, they even have a wheel o' shots where you just have to spin it and have to drink whatever shot it lands on!! Now call that bar creativity at its best!!!

    We ordered the Veal and Fish Tacos. They were delicious. Mm! We ended up asking for spoons to polish off whatever remained in the platter. (Faux pas? Who cares as long as it gets in my tummy.) The fries were crispy, but not overcooked, just the way that I like them.

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    The vibe of the place just never seems to die out and if you happen to spot some NYC socialite, sports player, or star, don't let it get to you… because for that moment, this night they are no long more important than then you. In fact go up to them and introduce yourself!

    All in all just a great place to meet new people, or just have drinks with people you already know. I've been to numerous bars in the city but i would say this place is just great. Very welcoming staff, very laid back ambiance. I’ve been here twice after my first visit with my Cali group . I would say its worth the every penny you spend!!

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