under the volcano

When you walk around New York enough, you will eventually find all sorts of interesting spots for a snack or a cocktail or a coffee and pastry. As my husband and I are want to walk our feet off in search of a new spot to please our senses (wow, we sound like dedicated hedonists or something), as a result, we find quite a few pleasing spots that are off the beaten path, if there is a such thing in New York City.

If you are a lover of Hemingway-style rum daiquiris or margaritas, made with real tasty lime juice instead of that horrid fake stuff, you might want to toddle over to Under the Volcano. The drinks are delicious and the seats are comfortable. The literary name caught our eye, and we thought, why not? The room was packed with an after work crowd. But there was a table available, and the waitress was very sweet, if there is such a thing in New York City.


Under the Volcano
12 E 36th St (Madison and 5th)
New York
212.213.0093

A view of the rum-colored stained glass windows from the inside of Under the Volcano.
A pleasing dimly-lit unfettered room with a long bar and cocktail tables in the front.