APERITIVO HOUR

From the same people who brought you Employees Only, Bang Bang, and Papi’s Tacos comes Bar Milano, an intimate 38-seater slinging aperitifs and Italian bites. After-dinner drinks got a bit more interesting with their selection of spritzes like the Rinomato Spritz, which features Rinomato – a modernstyle aperitif formulated by bar legend Giancarlo Mancino – London dry gin, prosecco, and housemade rosemary and black pepper tincture. The food is equally alluring, with the kind of sinfulness that’ll take the edge off a long day. Head straight for the pizza fritta, or deep-fried pizza, which comes with options like a combination of truffle, smoked ricotta, and wild mushrooms, all crowned with a fried egg. There are also options for more complete meals: creamy burrata with honey roasted peaches, chicken Milanese with apple-fennel slaw, and an Italian paella with Pugliese baked rice, seafood and potato ensure you leave rolling out the door.