Meaning “community” in Latin, Socio aims not only to build a community of its own but to leverage the existing one in SoHo. Established by a coterie of industry veterans including Amir Javaid (formerly of Vea and John Anthony), Elton Sherchan (Tiffany’s New York Bar) and Max Bajracharya (Finding Daisy), the Staunton Street neighbourhood spot promotes local ingredients from around Asia-Pacific while also upcycling ingredients sourced from neighbouring restaurants. Take, for instance, the Oyster Shell: said ingredient is sourced from Hooked, a fish and chip shop on nearby Caine Road, and distilled with malt vinegar and vodka to build the base spirit. This is then mixed with aquavit, cardamom bitters and passion fruit, and topped off with sparkling wine for a lip-smacking libation. In terms of fun, relaxed cocktails made with real craft and some truly local ingredients, no one does it better.