Hard to Explain

Natural wine, sake, Japanese beers, and a rotating list of ciders and sour beers fill the shelves of this tiny East Village room with two stools in the window. Snacks stay light: roasted nuts, crackers, popcorn, and edamame rather than a real kitchen menu. There's no reservation list, so it's walk-ins only, and larger groups face a minimum spend with gratuity built in. Happy hour runs daily from 5 to 7.