"Trying to get into Charlie Was A Sinner in Midtown Village on a Saturday night is as difficult as finding motivation to work out the morning after. That's because a) it’s one of the most popular vegan spots in the city, b) the interior looks trendy enough to film one of those group hang scenes in a rom-com, and c) the cocktails are great. The small dining room has a long bar, velvety booths, and is dimly lit by a wine bottle chandelier. The drinks are made with fresh fruit juice and organic liquor–try one of the cocktails with barrel-aged or sundew tea gin. Small plates, like caramelized eggplant bao buns and artichoke sliders, are light enough that you could fill up on them and not feel the need to work anything off the next morning." - candis mclean
