I’m only too sad they are not able to provide it right this minute due to unforeseen circumstances. It’s the kind of experience I came to expect at Katana Kitten. It’s a beautifully composed drink in a friendly lively atmosphere. And finally they swap out sweet vermouth for Japanese aged umeshu (plum brandy) which rounds it all out with a wonderful sour fruitiness and herbal quality. Instead of Campari, they use Italian Caffo Red Bitter which brings a more mellow orange bitter and baking spice quality. Yet his many awards including North America’s 50 Best Bars Altos Bartenders’ Bartender 2022 haven’t changed his devotion to hospitality. The Dutch spirit is maltier and a bit sweeter than your typical dry gin. Katana Kitten’s ‘director of deliciousness’ Masahiro Urushido is an icon. Katana Kitten swaps out the usual gin for its older cousin genever. The classic Negroni cocktail has become beloved by modern mixologists everywhere and there are endless interpretations. But I have not written about one… until now. And I really enjoyed all the complex but approachable cocktails I tried. Last year, I wrote about the grown up bologna sandwiches that are a must. I truly enjoyed everything I’ve tried at Katana Kitten.
And I brought a group there who put me in charge of picking the meeting spot (that happens a lot). But it was the last cocktail bar I visited (at least in New York) before we had to settle to take-out cups or mixing our own Manhattans. Of course, they are currently closed due to the pandemic. And it was a comfortable hang-out that was intimate but not too crowded. The Japanese-inspired drinks and food were very impressive. Katana Kitten was shaping up to be one of my favorite cocktail bars. It was somewhat under-the-radar despite winning the award for Best New American Bar at Tales of the Cocktail. Every week, I document another dish that impressed and satiated me during my food adventures around New York City
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