I stole this picture from google image.
Not to be confused with PYT, PDT is the next installment of our Tuesdee Boozedee secret bar tour! PDT stands for "Please Don't Tell," which is kind of funny considering it's probably the most well known "secret" bar in nyc... (reverse psychology, eh eh?)
You enter PDT through a phone booth (pictured above) in a dirty hot dog joint called Crif Dogs. You pick up the phone and if / when someone on the other side picks up, you let them know how many people are in your party and they'll give you a wait time. We went at 9 PM on a Tuesdee (naturally) and only had a 10 minute wait! Previously, I've gone there earlier on a weeknight and been given a 45 minute wait time... kind of ridiculous. Though the waits can be annoying, the hostess is always gracious and will take down your number / call you if you decide to wait.
The reason why the waits pile up at PDT is because they make a point of NEVER packing the bar. There's no standing, only tables or bar seats. The atmosphere is extremely laid back and oh yeah, the COCKTAILS...
We ordered 3:
Victor's Secret - a strong concoction of whiskey, blood orange and... some other stuff that I can't recall.
Venus and Cupid - aromatic gin based cocktail with grapefruit, egg white and cardamom
The Shark - blue curacao, fruit juice, gin... some other deliciousness
The menu is extensive and changes by season. I normally never would have ordered the Shark but it turned out to be my favorite! The normally nasty color of blue curacao turned out a beautiful frothy teal... a little citrus slice and umbrella added just the right touch of playful kitsch to this drink.
One LAST detail about PDT... there are rules, including but not limited to the following: No PDA at PDT, No cell phones and no pictures. Just good ole' fashioned boozing.
Please Don't Tell 113 St. Marks Pl
(between 1st Ave & Avenue A)
New York, NY 10009
(212) 614-0386
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