Not only is Balthazar a great traditional bistro, but they have damn good drinks as well. 


Balthazar, 80 Spring St, NYC, Soho

Several summers ago, my good friend Adam and I were walking around Soho.  It was hot as all hell and we both wanted a lil beverage.  The best and closest place at the time was Balthazar so we strolled in for a quick drink and sit down.  Because of the heat, we asked the bartender for something refreshing.  Normally not my drink, but he suggested that we have a vodka collins.  At this point I just wanted cool and tasty so it sounded like a good idea.  Oh man!,  this was definitely way different then any crappy collins drink I ever had!  Adam and I were both wondering how the hell he made it taste so freakin good.  So the bartender told us that he made his own sour mix.  Just by using fresh ingredients and not some store bought sour mix made a world of difference.  All you have to do is take freshly squeezed  lemon and lime juice, simple syrup, soda water and Grey Goose (shake) and Bam!  The best damn drink for summer!

BREAKFAST
Mon to Fri: 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sat & Sun: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
(continental only)

BRUNCH
Sat & Sun: 10 AM - 4 PM

LUNCH & LATE LUNCH
Mon to Fri: 12 PM - 5 PM

DINNER & AFTER HOURS
Mon to Thu: 5:45 PM - 1:00AM
Fri & Sat: 5:45 PM - 2:00 AM
Sun: 5:30 PM

Res:  (212) 965-1414