What drink to orderNo cocktail says tiki quite like the mighty Mai Tai. So, naturally, the rum-spiked classic is one of The Luwow’s signatures. But you’ve got two to choose from. The classic $15 Mai Tai walks the line between sweet and sour effortlessly, nailing the pine-lime ratio, with a heady kick from a mix of Diplomático and Plantation rums. The $24 Lux Mai Tai uses fancier spirits including aged Xaymaca rum and Pierre Ferrand Dry Orange Curaçao liqueur. Treat yourself.
Regular’s tipSure, this place is a cultural melting pot, but the “patatas bravas” signs plastered throughout the bar (and bathrooms) might have you scratching your head. Why is a tiki bar spruiking a traditional Spanish tapas dish of spicy, saucy potatoes? Who knows? But as the night goes on, turn that confusion into curiosity and order a serve to soak up all the rum. They’re delicious.
