SoZo Sip Bar + Omakase

SoZo Sip Bar + Omakase sits across from the sprawling graffiti and skate culture of Sara D. Roosevelt Park; the tiny counter offers a counterpoint to the neighborhood’s usual grab-and-go spots. On weekday lunch breaks you’ll spot traders and city workers elbow-to-elbow with locals—Omakase, counter service, and happy hour drinks keep the bar buzzing without the usual sushi-parlor shuffle; wine and cocktails slide down as quickly as the day’s market closes. At 319 Bowery—between Houston and 1st—there’s ample curb space for a quick spill-out after dinner. Dial (646) 666-0003 to slide into tomorrow’s eight-seat counter; a spot behind the bar is gone quicker than a Bowery sunset. See the path on the map here.