Bar Kabawa, by Chef Paul Carmichael of Momofuku, serves as a lively counterpart to its pricier sibling Kabawa. Nestled in an alley off the Bowery, it creates a unique social space blending Caribbean culture with a trendy vibe. Guests can enjoy a variety of rum-based daiquiris made from fine ingredients, alongside delicious snacks like Caribbean patties. The setting, complete with dancehall music and friendly community games, fosters a welcoming atmosphere where diverse patrons come together to have fun and enjoy quality drinks and food.
Part of a two-space project from Momofuku's chef Paul Carmichael, Bar Kabawa has taken the role of the kid sister to the prix fixe Kabawa next door - which means it can cut loose.
Though there is wine and beer on the menu, you are coming to Bar Kabawa to drink rum. That could be in the form of its daiquiris, many of which are made with a mesmerizing to-watch hand-cranked ice machine.
Carmichael, who is from Barbados, centers the short bar menu around all the influences and flavors across the Caribbean. "Tum Tum Yum Yums" include plump raw shrimp on a bed of cabbage and pikliz.
Bar Kabawa (8 Extra Place, at East First Street) is a daiquiri hut, a place to drink, snack on Caribbean patties, and play dominos.
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