After a long walk on one of the first gorgeous spring days, I decided to stop by a rooftop restaurant for a cocktail. I wanted to continue to enjoy the weather.  Figured I’d respond to texts and emails.

I ended up at Eataly’s open rooftop restaurant Birreria. Great space.

None of their cocktails talked to me. I decided to step outside my drinking comfort range to sample their Negroni flight. I say that, as a Negroni was never my drink.

I was so glad I did.

The Negroni flight ($25) contained three 2-ounce smoked Negronis made from Campari, Carpano Antica Vermouth and Blood Orange, with each one better than I anticipated. My favorite contained ESP Smoked gin, another Corsair Wildfire whiskey and the third Montelobos mezcal.

I will return for sure.

Bierra at Eataly’s Rooftop
Flatiron
200 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10010
212.229-2560