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Venturing
into
the
captivating
realm
of
Angel's
Share
on
a
Wednesday
evening
added
a
touch
of
intrigue
to
our
night.
Post-indulgence
in
a
classic
New
York
slice
at
Bleeker
St
Pizza,
we
sought
out
Angel's
Share,
now
nestled
in
the
West
Village
at
45
Grove
Street.
The
absence
of
reservations
heightened
the
sense
of
exclusivity,
creating
an
air
of
anticipation.
The
ambience
was
undeniably
great,
albeit
snug,
especially
in
the
bar
area,
where
the
proximity
of
chairs
felt
a
tad
cramped.
A
recommendation
would
be
to
space
them
out
generously,
allowing
patrons
to
revel
in
the
intimate
atmosphere
comfortably.
An
observation
that
struck
a
chord
was
the
need
for
additional
bathroom
facilities.
Given
the
size
of
the
place,
accommodating
more
patrons
with
an
extra
restroom
would
undoubtedly
enhance
the
overall
experience.
Kudos
to
the
courteous
front
desk
staff
who,
in
the
spirit
of
winter
generosity,
offered
complimentary
coat
check.
The
waiting
time,
however,
was
a
minor
hiccup,
clocking
in
at
19
minutes
outside
and
an
additional
14
minutes
in
the
waiting
area.
In
a
city
brimming
with
cocktail
bars,
the
wait
did
prompt
fleeting
thoughts
of
exploring
alternatives
nearby.
Once
inside,
the
ambiance
was
a
fusion
of
cool
decor
and
dim
lighting,
perhaps
a
touch
too
dim
for
ease
of
perusal.
A
discreet
request
for
a
candle
was
met
with
promptness,
allowing
us
to
decipher
the
menu
without
resorting
to
intrusive
phone
flashes.
The
challenge
of
engaging
in
conversation
persisted,
as
patrons
seemed
to
engage
in
a
vocal
competition
over
the
ambient
noise.
Our
libation
journey
unfolded
with
three
drinks
in
tow.
The
first,
an
enigma,
delivered
an
okay
experience.
The
second
drink
was
the
“Cheek
to
Cheek”,
emerged
as
a
masterpiece
of
mixology,
featuring
Havana
Club
Añejo
Blanco,
mixed
berries,
white
cranberry,
balsamic
honey,
Vincotto,
yogurt
&
mascarpone
espuma.
The
third
drink
:
“Painted
Paradise”
:
with
fig
leaf-infused
Iichiko
Saiten,
honeydew,
jasmine,
lemon,
and
pandan
milk,
left
an
indelible
mark
of
amazement.
Despite
the
dimly
lit
ambience
at
the
bar
and
the
challenges
of
seating,
Angel's
Share
delivered
a
memorable
evening.
A
suggestion
to
enhance
the
experience
would
be
to
introduce
a
bit
more
light,
reduce
bar
seating
slightly,
and
expand
bathroom
facilities.
These
nuanced
adjustments
could
propel
Angel's
Share
into
the
echelons
of
a
perfect
5-star
establishment.
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