Perch, a rooftop bar and restaurant near Pershing Square, tacks an extra 4.5% charge to all customer checks to "ensure the safety for all staff and guests," said Melody Lin, a Perch employee.

East Harlem can be something of a desert when it comes to cocktail bars with delicious food, but Perch is an inviting oasis ...

and city views are just a few of the reasons NYC’s rooftop bars will always have our hearts. And hey, maybe it’s the altitude messing with our minds, but a sky-high perch somehow makes a drink ...