BKK New York, the Thai street–food-inspired restaurant in Midtown, has announced the next guest in their BKK After Dark bartender collaboration series. Bar92, the innovative cocktail bar located on the first floor of GUI Steakhouse, will join the team at BKK New York for a one-night-only event on Tuesday, September 23rd.

In case you are unfamiliar, the BKK After Dark series pairs two standout bars for an evening of bold, collaborative cocktails from some of NYC’s most exciting bartenders. Past examples include Mangetsuand Monkey Thief.

For this edition, BKK’s Head Bartender Tantai “Tan” Khantachavana (previously of Martiny’s and Mermaid Inn) will team up with Bar92’s Head Bartender Gelo Honrade (formerly of Jeepney, Osamil, and Osamil Upstairs) to showcase a creative lineup spotlighting vibrant Asian flavors and ingredients, sponsored by Bulleit Whiskey, Jaja Tequila, Truman Vodka, and Rockey’s Liqueur.

The collaborative menu will feature four cocktails:

• Jack en: Jackfruit-infused pisco with rose water, pineapple allspice, and lemon

• Misteryoso: Truman Vodka with pistachio orgeat, burnt lime, orange, and topped with club soda 

• Jajajaja: Tequila Blanco with Lillet Rosé, lemongrass cordial, grapefruit, and garnished with lime

• Cocoa Butter Kisses: Cocoa-butter-washed Bulleit Single Malt with red apple cordial and topped with club soda

• Sidewalk Spritz: Rockey’s Liqueur with Thai tea, vermouth caviar, and topped with prosecco 

About BKK New York

BKK New York, the new Thai street food inspired restaurant opens in Midtown [238 W 56th Street, New York, NY 10019]. BKK New York serves dishes that are rooted in homestyle Thai cuisine, alongside Thai inspired takes on classic New York dishes. The beverage program from Tantai “Tan” Khantachavana (previously of Martiny’s and Mermaid Inn) features a variety of playful, ingredient forward cocktails that also pay homage to Thai and New York items. The 70-seat space blends together raw and textured elements such as neon lights, fluted glass panels, and white brick walls, and is divided into distinct zones to mirror the lively atmosphere of Bangkok's street food scene. BKK New York is open from 11am-10:30pm Sundays through Thursdays and 11am-11pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Reservations can be made on OpenTable. For more information, visit https://bkknewyork.com/ and follow @bkk.newyork. 

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