Cuisine. Culture. Commentary.
It’s good to have friends in different neighborhoods. It makes you feel worldly. It’s even better when those friends make a point to explore their own neighborhoods and let you know of new, fun places. That’s how we learned about E’s Bar, a spot that just opened about 3 months ago in the UWS. With…
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As we were walking into Bobwhite Lunch and Supper Counter, Albert and I noticed a beer store next door. We thought nothing of it at the time (after all, there are beer stores all over the city), but when we finished supper, we noticed there were people inside. It was a little late to be…
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In all the times I had been to Rathbones, it was only ever for drinks. I actually always wondered who would possibly ever eat there – the food can’t be that good. This is a place where softball teams gather after a game and fans go to watch sports on the many tvs. It’s neighborhoody,…
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Britney Spears’ “Toxic” called to me like a siren song. After hitting up two bars, Liz was ready to dance. Unfortunately, my go-to dj spot in the East Village had a line so we figured we would just walk around until we found someplace fun. “Follow that music,” I said and we walked in the…
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Sad days. Whiskey River, the fratty cabin of a bar in my neighborhood is no more. But wait! As Albert and I walked past recently, we noticed the dark door was suddenly open…and there was life inside! The atmosphere is totally different. It’s no longer made to feel like a lodge and a bar lines…
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A good chunk of our Sunday was spent aboard the North River Lobster Company‘s vessel or, as I like to call it, “Lobstah Boat”. The downside is that there are no crazy food or drink specials so you can’t plan this as an all you can drink booze cruise unless you plan to shell out…
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Flatiron has always been an area worth visiting. You can do some shopping at places like Anthropologie, chill in Madison Square Park, or enjoy the wonder that is Eataly. But when it comes to bars, there are only a few to choose from. Most of the bars in that ‘hood are really just restaurants that…
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There are a few standards when it comes to beer halls. You’ll usually see communal picnic tables and giant pretzels. You’ll find both of those at Flatiron Hall, but you’ll also find them in a more refined space with medieval looking chandeliers. There’s no sawdust on the floor but the tables are still communal and…
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I get what they’re trying to do at Sweetwater Social. They want to give you the best of both worlds. In one place you can have high end cocktails and low end games. It may be the only place with a shufflepuck table and drinks fancy enough to be served with those giant ice cubes. I…
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When I realized my parents would be staying right by Albert’s new office, I thought it would be a great opportunity to check out the bar/restaurant he discovered during his first week on the job. Parker and Quinn is a gastropub which basically means it’s elevated bar food with fancier drinks. The vibe is a…
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Peaches to Apples 