Mercer 113 Opens its Doors

Back in January, we told you about Hubbard Street's forthcoming addition, Mercer 113 - the brainchild of the owners of Social Twenty-Five and Moe's Cantina. Well, after much anticipation, the restaurant/lounge is opening its doors this weekend. Here's a snapshot of what to expect:

Food: Joining the ranks of restaurants like Hub51 and EPIC, Mercer attempts to deliver on both food and nightlife. The menu boasts some mouthwatering dishes such as Tuna Carpaccio, Bacon Wrapped Scallops, Roasted Beet Salad, Almond Crusted Halibut and Blue Cheese Crusted Filet Medallions. Have we seen these dishes before? Yes. Do they still sound delicious? Yes.

Cocktails: For $12 a pop you can sample some inventive concoctions to start your night off right. Our picks? The refreshing Mercer cocktail (Absolut Citron, Matcha Green Tea, lemongrass simple syrup and a fresh squeezed lemon) and the Blackberry Old Fashioned (Gentleman Jack, agave nectar, muddled blackberries, fresh grapefruit and grapefruit bitters).

Ambiance: The website touts an "earth-inspired" decor featuring natural design elements (i.e. Tree Bark), large sliding glass doors and a fireplace wall. We're curious to see how the space transitions from New-American dining to a bottle-service serving, late-night destination - which is exactly why we will be there this weekend to find out.

merceronethirteen.com; 113 W. Hubbard St.