It was one of those weeks where we needed a little pick-me-up. The above 100 degree temps were making those of us (yep, that’s right, it’s me) without air conditioning a little stir crazy. And with a limited budget my need to “just get out” every night that it’s scorching impels me out of my apartment and down in my bank account.
But, alas, I am a bit of a princess, so I had to go out!
Going to my guide for anything eating and NYC, I contacted my boss, Kimberly Belle in a brief spurted texts she’s come to expect from me … something along the lines of … “what’s a good west-side bar with more beer than wine focus, sans after banker/happy crowd?”
Immediately my reply is, “Rusty Knot! xoxo!”
Perfect, I’d been meaning to try the Rusty Knot for some time! Especially since their newest chef, Sue Torres, the former Los Dados chef and queen of all things Mexican. It was hot, we wanted cheap beers, and tacos sounded perfect … that, and the famed pretzel dog had to be tasted.
The fish tanks, sea shells, and furniture reflect a worn beach house rather than a dive bar on Manhattan’s West Side Highway but with cheap canned beers and tiki blender drinks including their signature drink, The Rusty Knot, what’s not to like?
The tacos didn’t disappoint either. Messy, yes, but bar friendly and a “pick-me-up” … indeed.
Check it out, it’s all the tropical beachiness you need on a day where it’s too unbearable to go outside.
