MEDIA & PRESS
Mentions
Press and editorial features celebrating Pinky Swear’s mix of expressive dining, cocktails, art, and Lower East Side energy.
Hospitality Design
May 2025
"The Lower East Side venue blends a bar, restaurant, and rotating gallery into a singular, immersive experience"
Art and Hospitality Collide at New York’s Pinky Swear
Eater
August 2026
"From neon screens to $24K portraits, Pinky Swear makes dinner a gallery experience, and here’s the perfect order"
A Wild Art Restaurant Serves the Sublime Smoked Meats the Chef Is Famous For
Forbes
January 2026
"aligned with a broader revival of craft, heritage and nostalgia"
How Do The Top Cocktails Of 2016 Compare To The Top Cocktails Of Today?
VinePair
January 2026
"It’s the kind of confidence that makes me want to be your friend, maybe even invite you home to meet my family."
We Asked 11 Bartenders: What Cocktail Order Tells You the Most About a Guest?
VinePair
February 2026
"It became clear that ‘dirty’ had become more of a vibe than a flavor"
Bartenders Reveal the Weirdest Martini Orders They’ve Heard
Martha Stewart
February 2026
"Flickering under neon lights at New York City’s Pinky Swear, a thick wedge of seared cabbage is plated with a pile of fries as cabbage steak frites"
This Humble Vegetable Is Suddenly Everywhere in 2026 – and it Could be Your New Favorite
TimeOut
February 2026
"Artsy couples—this one is for you. Part restaurant, part immersive art installation"
The Best Valentine’s Day Dinners in NYC You Can Still Book
amNY
February 2026
"The venue creatively set the tone of day-to-night with a playlist mixing modern and techno music, abstract art and interactive stations"
Lower East Side’s Pinky Swear Launches New Olympic Tradition with Themed Events
Bon Appétit
February 2026
"Pinky Swear is the zany love child of a contemporary art gallery and a groovy cocktail lounge"
The 11 Best Bars in New York City Right Now
