She’s somewhat of a queerfluencer, and Out Magazine dubbed her a “cool-girl chef.” But Dimayuga already plays an active role in NYC queer nightlife, hosting a monthly party called Gush that’s specifically for lesbians and non-binary femmes. West Village is still the hub for most of NYC’s gay bars, and new openings are rare. There’s a burger for $17 and a spicy Italian sausage sandwich topped with broccoli rabe and fontina. Beer, cider, and wine are also available.įood comes from the chef de cuisine Max Blachman-Gentile and includes pretty straightforward bar fare like nachos, french fries, onion dip, and chicken strips with horseradish honey mustard and bacon fat ranch. Cocktails, overseen by head bartender Simone Goldberg, run from $10 to $15 and include the “matcha haze,” made with gin, mezcal, matcha, lemon, and egg white, and the “spill the tea,” made with bourbon, mezcal, caffe amaro, rooibos, vanilla, and mole bitters. The space features cow-print booths, neon, and art by artist Dachi Cole. Angela Dimayuga - who became the creative director of food and culture for all Standard hotels last year after departing Mission Chinese - is opening No Bar in the former Narcbar space next to the Standard East Village. Tonight, a new gay bar hits East Village from one of the restaurant industry’s hippest figures.
