# Event Details - **Event Name**: Takuma Watanabe Guest Shift at Amalfi Rooftop ft. New York Cocktail Company - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: 2024 Bartender of the Year Takuma Watanabe takes the stage at Amalfi's Rooftop Bar featuring New York Cocktail Company.About this EventAbout this Event: On Tuesday, March 10, AMALFI is proud to welcome special guest Takuma Watanabe of Martiny’s, L’Americana, and Midnight Blue — presented by New York Cocktail Company.From 6-8pm, Takuma will take over the bar, bringing the meticulous technique and refined hospitality that have made Martiny’s one of the world’s most celebrated cocktail destinations. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a curated menu highlighting the Vesper Martini, crafted by Takuma for New York Cocktail Company; an elegant expression of balance, clarity, and New York sophistication, designed to showcase the timeless allure of the classic martini through a contemporary lens.Accompanied by live music, it will be an evening of celebration of New York’s legendary cocktail culture. Whether you’re a dedicated martini devotee, an industry insider, or simply in search of an elevated night out, this is a rare chance to experience cocktails shaped by one of the most respected voices in the global bar community.About Takuma Watanabe: Takuma Watanabe spent eight years as the head bartender of Angel’s Share — one of New York City’s most iconic and pioneering cocktail dens — before venturing out on his own. In 2022, the Tokyo native unveiled his first solo project: Martiny’s, a Japanese cocktail bar spanning three floors of a renovated 1800s carriage house at 121 East 17th Street, located between Union Square East and Irving Place, in Gramercy. Takuma is also the In 2024, Takuma won Bartender of the Year at the Spirits Business Awards and won Best Bartender in North America at the Shaker Awards. He was recognized as a semifinalist for the 2025 James Beard Awards for Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service and is a nominee for U.S. Bartender of the Year for the 2025 Spirited Awards.About Martiny's: Housed in a former 1800s carriage house that later became an artist's studio, Martiny's owes its name to sculptor Philip Martiny, who crafted details on the arch in Washington Square Park. Remarkably, Martiny's name is pronounced like the classic cocktail, making it seem as if the space was always meant to become a cocktail bar. Martiny's is #15 of North America's 50 Best Bars 2025 and #24 of the World's 50 Best Bars 2024. In 2023, Martiny's won Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar at the Spirited Awards.About New York Cocktail Company: New York is unlike any other place—the energy, the vibe, the sophistication—it’s something everyone craves. New York Cocktail Company believes the only aspiration that matters is taste, and they've made it their goal to capture this in every cocktail they craft. Born from the city’s legendary bars and crafted by the world’s best bartenders, each drink embodies New York’s elevated tastes, offering a distinctly New York experience wherever you are.Please Note:This is a standing event within Amalfi's Rooftop Bar, registering for the event does not book a seat. Seats in Amalfi's Rooftop are available in person on a first-come first-served basis.Cocktails will be available to purchase during the event for both standing guests and seated patronsAll guests planning to purchase and consume alcohol must be able to produce a valid government-issued identification to prove they are 21 or older. Non-alcoholic beverages are available.For any questions, please contact us at lascuola@eataly.com or call us directly at 212-229-2560. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/takuma-watanabe-guest-shift-at-amalfi-rooftop-ft-new-york-cocktail-company/100001983566700397 - **Event Categories**: Music, Art, Entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: AMALFI Rooftop by Birreria - **lat**: 40.7420178 - **long**: -73.9899056 - **full address**: AMALFI Rooftop by Birreria, 200 5th Avenue, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Takuma Watanabe Guest Shift at Amalfi Rooftop ft. 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New York Cocktail Company is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Takuma Watanabe Guest Shift at Amalfi Rooftop ft. New York Cocktail Company sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Takuma Watanabe Guest Shift at Amalfi Rooftop ft. 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