Jerry Thomas Speakeasy

"It's hard to know when, or whether, the gents behind Jerry Thomas Speakeasy veer into self-parody; but it hardly matters. Theatricality's the appeal. The room's small and smoky, the decor's 1920s Prohibition-era chic (floral wallpaper, tasseled lamps, velvet couches). The bartenders (who, according to the posted "rules," are "always right") wear period gear, and as often as not you'll find a '20s-era jazz combo playing. The one thing they're deadly serious about at this Ponte bar is the drinks, which is why it's not surprising to find JTS on the World's 50 Best Bars list. The Grinch was one of our personal favorites: tequila, lime juice, and bitters made from pepper, topped with vanilla foam and dressed with a candy cane." - Maresa Manara