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Sortie

329 W 51st St
New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 265-0650
Sortie
Cross Street:
Between 8th Avenue and 9th Avenue
Directions:
C, E to 50th Street
Hours:
Tue-Thu 5pm-2am, Fri-Sat 5pm-4am

Message from Sortie

Sortie

An Underground Music-Libation-Food Collaboration

  • Happy Hour 5pm-7pm & 12pm-2am
  • New Fall Menu & Dj's Thu-Sat
  • Available for Private Parties

Industry veterans New York DJ/sommelier Juan Coronado and restaurateur Eric Macaire (of the Bubble Lounge and Jubilee) are spicing up New York's midtown with Sortie, an underground music-libation-food collaboration.

Its cozy-chic feel, contempo-rusto décor, private back foyer and lineup of underground Dj's fashion a downtown niche in "Hellsea". Sortie is a discreet spot for those with the look for the uniquely palatable libation menu, a nose for fine wines and champagnes, the taste buds for imported artisinal beers-carrying over 30-and an inclination for tasty cuisine with mussels, a raw bar and an array of eclectic tapas-style bites.

If not for the superior beverages or delectable menu, then certainly check out Sortie for its late night loungy setting and party spot.

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Editorial Review for Sortie – by Kara Zuaro

The Scene
Visitors step down from a tree-lined street to the front patio, where a brightly colored mosaic and handful of umbrella tables greet them. But inside the subterreanean space, the look is more dark and sultry. A giant old Pegasus sign, retired from a Mobil gas station, embellishes the brick-exposed wall beside a roomy square-shaped bar. There, neighborhood patrons with decidedly uptown style sit and mingle. Further back, a dining room lined with plush red banquettes accommodates after-work guests who want to rest their feet more poshly.

The Draw
With romantic lighting, black-and-white photos hanging from the bordello red walls, and a DJ spinning mellow grooves, the place feels like an escape from the city streets. The subtly herbal Madagascar, a concoction of basil-infused vodka, black cherry vodka, raspberry liqueur, and lime juice, is absolutely transporting--though the orangey kumquat martini fails to move you to the tropics.

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Stop in between 5pm and 7pm for an array of drink specials.

The Extras

You can grab dinner here, too--the menu offers plenty of small plates, French bistro fare, and seven types of mussels (the house specialty).

User Reviews for Sortie

4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/14/2008 Posted by Eddienet71

great spot to mingle and meet...kitchen is not open, but the drinks and atmosphere is rocking, great DJ music on Saturdays - good place to stop by before hitting a club

Pros: friendliness, bartender, Juan

Cons: crowded

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

09/18/2007 Posted by tea001

I once loved Sortie. Good food and delicious drinks. Until I went there tonight with my girlfriend. I ordered my favorite SHRIMP tapa and found out "the kitchen was closed for food cost and evaluation." To me it sounded like a health code violation. I was a bit disappointed so decided to just have a drink. I was sitting at the bar conversating and drinking as a FOUR LEGGED CREATURE (LIKE MICKY)ran across the bar past me and back. You figure it out, why the kitchen was closed... We went next door to Vice Versa had a dinner and drinks at EASE!

Cons: THUMBS DOWN

0 out of 2 people found this review helpful

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Editor's Review

A transporting after-work and date spot in Hell's Kitchen.  See the full editorial review.

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Bar/Club Information

Smoking

  • No

Atmospheres

  • Romantic
  • Lounge
  • DJ
  • Food Served
  • 21 & Over
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Singles
  • After Work
  • Specialty Cocktails
  • Bars

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Tue-Thu 5pm-2am
  • Fri-Sat 5pm-4am

Dress Code

  • Casual to dressy

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • American Express
  • MasterCard

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