Unnecessary

A little strange in the best way, this Lower East Side spot turns cocktail thinking into something far more playful. From the team behind Double Chicken Please, Unnecessary is built around soft serve and frozen treats inspired by familiar drinks, with the same attention to flavor you would expect from a serious bar. The appeal is not just the novelty but the precision behind it, which keeps the experience clever without feeling gimmicky. It is an easy place to stop in when you want something different from the usual round of cocktails, and memorable enough to seek out on purpose.