Bring Out the Bubbly

Illustration by Karen Caldicott

1.Caviar Barat Emperor’s Roe
Treat yourself to a glass of Louis de Sacy Grand Cru Brut Rosé and a Kobe-style-beef-and-Gruyère cheeseburger at Harlem’s luxe new caviar bar.
200 Lenox Ave., at 120th St.; 212-866-3700

2.Champagne Bar at Country
The Carlton Hotel’s burgeoning boutiquification extends to this marble-and-leather-clad nook stocked with dozens of bubblies and a champagne-cocktail menu.
90 Madison Ave., at 29th St.; 212-889-7100

3. Del Posto
Reserve a table in the lounge at the new Batali–Bastianich behemoth, where you can pair various champagnes with Italian bar snacks like tramezzini and arancine.
85 Tenth Ave., at 16th St.; 212-497-8090

See Also:
New Year’s 2006: What to do from Midnight til Dawn
Hangover-Helping Soups

Bring Out the Bubbly