Probably the least fancy bar in the area
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The Penrose
A “cool” restaurant in the UES…with a killer drink menu
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3 fun things this week!
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Lillie’s
With all the ivy hanging above the [very tall] door frame, Lillie’s looks like an oasis in the middle of Times Square. If you’re looking for a place to grab a drink before a show or after work, it’s a great choice thanks to its less-than-cheesy vibe. Usually, pre-show bars feel like you’re settling, but…
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Irish Exit
In the Turtle Bay/Sutton Place area, the bars tend to look the same. It’s Irish pubs/sports bars for days. Naturally, a bar called Irish Exit fits in well. What is surprising about this bar are the crazy specials they have every single night. If you’re looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday, for instance, look…
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Ted’s Corner Tavern
When Third and Long closed abruptly, I mourned the loss of a pub that was a great place to watch Rangers games. The space stayed empty for months until, finally, signs of life began to reappear. When Ted’s Corner Tavern emerged, it was entirely different from its predecessor. It was nicer, with a marble topped…
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Bouligny Tavern
Since none of us are from New Orleans, we decided to ask our restaurant hostess (from Coquette) for recommendations. We told her we wanted something in the neighborhood with a relaxed vibe where we could get a good glass of wine or cocktail. We weren’t looking to flash for beads if ya know what I’m sayin.…
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3 on Thursday
Last week was bad. This week is better. I’m happy with that progress. Before heading to Bronxville for her shower, Kathleen suggested we meet for a glass of champagne – it was a celebration, after all! Since we were leaving out of Grand Central, we thought there was no better place to meet than the…
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E’s Bar
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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ABC Beer Co.
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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Peaches to Apples 