Bar Ambra opens up in Union Square, bringing taste of Europe to the neighborhood

Italian aperitivo culture has finally arrived in Union Square, where a new neighborhood bar pairs inventive spritzes with Italian bites in the atmosphere of an old-school, boujee NYC lobby bar. On Oct. 14, Bar Ambra hosted its opening night with the press, a happy hour, complimentary drinks, live jazz, and delicious crafted bites. It's the sibling restaurant to Ambra, the Italian restaurant in the West Village and also under the same team behind Dandelion and Keepers.  "Italian aperitivo culture is about slowing down, gathering with friends, and enjoying a drink and a few bites at the end of the day," Eytan Sugarman, Co-Owner of Bar Ambra, said. "Bar Ambra brings that spirit to NYC, as you always come back to what makes you feel welcome."  While the original Ambra focuses primarily on restaurant dining, Bar Ambra is slightly larger and places greater emphasis on the cocktail and wine menus. Overall, the ambiance shapes an intimate and perfect night out. The food menu follows a tapa