Cuisine. Culture. Commentary.
Labor Day came at me fast this year. I didn’t realize until Monday that we had already reached our four day weekend. I’m not complaining because I could certainly use the time off, but it does make me a bit sad to realize that my summer this year was dreadfully short. A couple weeks ago…
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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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Apparently I am the only person who works in Midtown West that didn’t know about the rooftop at Hudson Hotel. Not only does such a place exist, but it’s a gorgeous space. The roof looks alive with all the ivy growing through it and the furniture is substantial enough to be indoors so it doesn’t…
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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 