Subterranean Lounge at Atera Booze

[melissa horn for grub street] lounge at ateraThe Lounge at Atera opened Tuesday night beneath Matthew Lightner's 18-seat chef's counter in TriBeCa. The new bar brings 12 more seats to Lightner's operation and will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 630pm - 11pm. Reservations are available by email only (thelounge@ateranyc.com) and a few of the limited spots will be reserved on a nightly basis for guests dining upstairs.

Wines by the glass, beer, and cocktails are all on offer at the subterranean drink den. Lightner told the Times he wanted the cocktails to "match philosophically with the food." The cocktail list is the combined effort of Lightner and the Atera team, which includes former Weather Up TriBeCa bartender Brandon Duff. The Winter Walnut (rye, navy strength rum, walnut liqueur, honey, and orange bitters) and the Old Fashioned Ale (served warm with brandy, ale, lemon, ginger, cream, and egg yolk) are sure to keep guests warm in the ensuing winter months. We can't wait to get our gullets on the Strato; fernet, cream, and coffee. Cocktails are priced between $15 and $18. [DinersJournal] [GrubStreet]

Lounge at Atera | 77 Worth Street (btwn Church and Broadway) | 212.226.1444 | www