Socialista

[Nathan]

ok...so this place opened literally on my corner...with backing purportedly by the Bungalow 8 people.

it's the old Salon nightclub space and they've created a second entrance for the upstairs (which is the "exclusive" pseudo-Bungalow 8 part) and a downstairs Cuban-style restaurant....along with some outdoor seating.

I stopped into the downstairs for drinks last night....the decor reminds me a bit of Cafe Noir and a bit of something out of the Tailor of Panama....but it works well enough.

Pleasantly surprised to see both the Hemingway Daiquiri and the Hotel Nacional along with the obligatory mojitos and the like on the list. the drinks were made well enough.

took a look at the menu. it's small but a bit more ambitious than other NY Cuban restaurants. with that said, it's surprisingly cheap. cheap enough that if you're in the hood or out for the night anyway...there's no reason not to check it out. (entrees topped at $22...with most under $20). and they serve late....which is good...I needed another option besides the Pig and Corner Bistro.