ROKC

Acronymed for Ramen, Oysters, Kitchen, Cocktails, ROKC had hours-long lines when it opened uptown two years ago. Things have relaxed since then, but expect (far more manageable) 30-plus minute wait times for the deceptively simple sounding cucumber cocktail served in a frozen bell pepper, and the social media favorite, smoke: bourbon, ancho reyes, cynar, and bitters, under a smoky dome. If that seems a little excessive, well, that’s kind of the point, but go ahead and have a classic like a Hemingway daiquiri first. As you sip, you’ll likely spot people drinking lychee cocktails out of upturned light bulbs, order one out of curiosity, and be very happy you did.