Another New York CitySearch Cocktail roundup notable entry mentioned “Mai House,” a great restaurant begun by Drew Nieporent down on Franklin Street, near other great spots of his excellent Myriad Restaurant Group, “Tribeca Grill,” and “Nobu,” both of which he had previously opened with Robert DeNiro. Good friends of mine are investors in the restaurant, and I’ve had the fortune to dine there a few times.

Mai House represents a departure for Drew and his team, and one big piece of the menu was the cocktail menu. Obviously, they were shooting for Asian-inspired, exotic flavors, and they really hit the mark with their choices.

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