DRINKS BEFORE BLUE HILL DINNER?

[darkstar]

Looking for a nice bar near blue hill (nyc) to have a drink before dinner - would love an outdoor option if possible. Individuals in the late 30's, hip but not trendy.

[sethfoodie]

You could go to the bar in the W Hotel union square. I have had drinks at the bar in CRU before dinner before and it's pretty close to Blue Hill.

[billyeats]

How about drinks at the bar at Alta? Very nice bar (though not outside), and only a few blocks north of Blue Hill.