Jungle Summer — InvitedNYC

Aug 10

Aug 10 Jungle Summer

Missed your trip to Costa Rica this year? The city’s got you covered. Standing out among the many pop-up restaurants taking over town this August is Jungle Summer, a new, limited-time concept at The Garret Cocterleria that feels like a breath of fresh, tropical air.

The first thing you’ll notice walking into Jungle Summer is just how lush everything is. Inspired by the tropical rainforests of South and Central America, the popup is decked out with a floor-to-ceiling plant installation designed by Nick Amoruso of GREENCITYdesign—perfect for photos. Adding to the ambiance is the decor: between the woven bamboo furniture, rattan lighting, and dried palm leaves it’s easy to feel as if you’re having a night out on the beaches of the DR rather than NYC—a definite plus in our book.

But what really sets Jungle Summer apart from other pop-ups this year is its cocktail menu. From the Coconut Knuckleball (toasted coconut, black pepper vodka, apricot, yellow watermelon) to the Tamarind Tambourine (saffron, pineapple, tamarind, mezcal, gin, guava), even the most liquor averse of your group will find something they’ll want more than just a sip of. Jungle Summer also has some top notch appetizers on the menu: both the Dragon Fruit & Mango Ceviche (dragon fruit, mango, coconut milk, yuzu, jalapeño, red onion, amaranth) and the Spicy Tuna Tartare (tuna, housemade spicy mayo, rice crackers, scallions, furikake) were to die for, and my guest and I actually ended up ordering one more of each before leaving for the night—trust us, that’s how good it was.

The Dragonfruit Ceviche Photo Credits: Front of House — The Dragonfruit Ceviche
Photo Credits: Front of House

So if you’re craving a little bit of the jungle before the fall hits, be sure to stop by Jungle Summer. The popup is open Monday-Friday from 5pm-late, Saturday and Sunday from 1pm-late, and has DJs spinning Thursday-Saturday nights. Book your ticket to paradise via Resy today.