In New York: Pegu, Milk&Honey, I dont know why but I have a fondness for the bar in the lobby of the Waldorf, BlindTiger, and for dives the Subway Inn if it is still there. New Jersey: Andy's Corner Bar in Bogota, Zen Lounge (fresh juice program, use of tea, shiso leaves etc in drinks, evolving list with a nod to classics and the future) in Teaneck, Ziggys in Fort Lee on the dive end of the spectrum. Ill pull up some of my notes and post some more.