http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2012/06/new-bar-ravi-derossi-gin-palace-cocktails-east-village.html?ref=title [Photographs: Alice Gao] At Mayahuel and Cienfuegos, Ravi DeRossi enshrined tequila and rum, respectively, building bar programs to showcase the best of each spirit. Now it's gin's turn, and together with bar managers Tom Chadwick and Frank Cisneros, he's gone...

Gin Palace | Thrillist http://www.thrillist.com/bars/new-york/ny/10009/east-village/gin-palace_bar-food_bars_great-beer-selection_great-cocktails_lounges More likely to shred your dignity than make you a dignitary, that most juniper-y of spirits has nonetheless made itself very at home at Gin Palace, a new offering from the Death & Co/ Dram guys occupying the bottom floor of their Cienfuegos complex. Blacking out you the exterior save for winged door handles and dual-bulb lanterns, a hauntingly steampunk Victorian vibe is cultivated via contrasting gold & black hues, tufted leather banquettes, a gear-inspired ceiling mural, lion pillars, and enough clocks you'd think you were hanging out at Chris Martin's place.

First Look at Gin Palace, Bringing Gin-and-Tonic on Tap to the EV -- Grub Street New York http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2012/06/gin-palace-opening-new-york-menu-photos-slideshow.html See photos and a menu for Ravi DeRossi's new one in the Cienfuegos complex.