The Manhattan Project - Death & Company

Death + Company (433 East 6th Street) is undoubtedly one of New York's best cocktail bars, as well as one of its most controversial, due to its never-ending battle to stay open. We've spent some extended time there recently - look for a review later this week - and after much imbibing, decided to test the bartender's Manhattan chops. We left it up to him and his take ($13) was interesting and quite delicious - he used half Booker's Bourbon and half Rittenhouse Rye to create a rich, nicely balanced drink. It certainly sent us out into the cold night feeling no pain.