Bar Sardine

West Villagers were sad to see beloved Chez Sardine go, but trusted that the owners would reinvent the space with a similar concept. Following two weeks of renovation, Bar Sardine opened its doors, and while their signature pork and unagi hand rolls have disappeared, a few staples like the delicious cod fritters made the cut. As the new name would indicate, Bar Sardine is a neighborhood watering hole, with beers on tap, a lengthy wine list and craft cocktails (which, I’d say, are the best in the city.) And while the food menu is short, you can be sure that each dish is spectacular.