This Japanese Brasserie Serves Up Signature Small Plates and Craft Cocktails in NYC’s West Village While Spinning a Curated Collection of Rare Records Through Weekly Late Night Vinyl Sessions
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PUBLISHED APRIL 2023 • 4 min read
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Located in the heart of NYC’s charming West Village, the newly launched Music Bar at EN Japanese Brasserie—the authentic Japanese hotspot which has been a locals’ favorite for over 18 years—is the ultimate destination for a sophisticated night filled with smooth tunes and refreshing cocktails.
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Ideal for music enthusiasts, audiophiles and those seeking a unique late night experience—this dedicated listening space offers evening vinyl sessions with a resident DJ every Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00PM-2:00AM.
The Music Bar was born out of EN Japanese Brasserie’s Founder Reika Alexander’s vision to create a warm space and community that encourages guests to enjoy each other through an immersive analog audio experience.
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An extension of what she considers her home, the Music Bar was inspired by her grandfather who used to operate a music bar in Tokyo and provided musical entertainment before people had TV or radios.
With a strong passion for music, Reika sought to bring a similar concept of this listening space to her own restaurant with a New York twist.
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Featuring vintage turntables and Westminster Royal High Fidelity speakers for the finest sound system, guests can listen to EN’s tasteful collection of rare records from around the world, all handpicked by Reika herself, while sipping on craft cocktails made with special Japanese sakes.
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The intimate Music Bar further provides a Japanese bottle service called ‘Botorukipu’—the concept of ‘bottle keep’ where guests will be able to enjoy an unfinished bottle of alcohol next time they return to the restaurant which will be kept under their name.
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