Enter LeâŻBoudoir, a uniquely atmospheric speakeasy tucked beneath Brooklyn Heights' Chez Moi. Accessed through a hidden bookshelf door, this underground gem occupies an abandoned 19th-century subway tunnel, transformed into an intimate vault of Rococo allure with red velvet banquettes, gilded mirrors, antique sconces, parquet ceilings, and even a doorknob salvaged from Marie Antoinetteâs bedroom. Created by Tarek Debira and Patricia Ageheim, LeâŻBoudoir aims to evoke the secrecy and elegance of the queen's private boudoirâwrought with opulence yet cozy, where etiquette slips away in favor of decadent indulgence. The space seats around 75 guests and hosts burlesque shows on weekend nights at about 9:30âŻpm and 11:30âŻpm. The cocktail menu is as theatrical as the dĂ©cor. Standouts include the Dauphin, a creamy, absinthe-forward concoction with chocolate-chili bitters, Ancho Reyes chile liqueur, Demerara syrup, coconut-almond milkâserved lavishly with star anise and cacao nibs. Other inventive creations like the Guillotine (scotch, mezcal, banana liqueur, honey) and Axel von Fersen (applejack, bourbon, sesame, curry, black caraway) complete the lineup. The bar also offers elegant bitesâpĂątĂ©s, frites, and macaronsâto accompany your drink. Further, Atlas Obscura highlights how the tunnelâs stonework, coal-latch ceiling, and preserved storage rooms add fascinating historical texture to the hideaway experience. Whether you're seeking a clandestine night out, a taste of burlesque, or a surreal dose of history, LeâŻBoudoir delivers theatrical escapism in the most glamorous and hidden-of-hidden way.
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