The Pebble, Egg & Cheese
Two NYC Icons Unite in a Breakfast Sandwich-Inspired Cocktail
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The Pebble, Egg & Cheese
Pebble Bar, which occupies three floors of a historic four-story townhouse located at the corner of Sixth Avenue and 49th Street amidst the iconic Art Deco buildings comprising Rockefeller Center, opened in February 2022 in the former home of Hurley’s (1892-2000), a beloved NYC saloon known for drawing a cast of famous clientele. Hurley’s was a favorite destination for employees of the nearby broadcast networks, newspapers, and publishing houses, including notable regulars like David Letterman, Howard Hughes, John Belushi, decades of Saturday Night Live cast members, and Johnny Carson, who had his own private back entrance to the bar.
Pebble Bar—whose name was inspired by a stream-of-consciousness passage mentioning Hurley’s in writer Jack Kerouac's posthumously published novel, Visions of Cody—carries on the storied tradition of an urbane “everyday hometown bar,” and all month long has featured an inventive, one-of-a-kind cocktail inspired by the humble NYC bodega breakfast staple, the BEC (Bacon, Egg & Cheese).
Their spirited interpretation, the PEC (Pebble, Egg & Cheese), was created by Pebble Bar partner and head bartender Tim Sweeney. After months of R&D, he successfully channeled the familiar savory notes and restorative qualities of the BEC, transforming this utilitarian weekend breakfast staple into an elegant cocktail.