NYC Bar Find: Mother’s Ruin
MOTHER’S RUIN, NOLITA I can’t quite put my finger on what I like so much about this bar. Sure, it’s airy, the cocktails are nice and there are these big beautiful windows you can sit by in the summer time”¦ But there’s something else about it that makes me wonder why I don’t go more […]
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Bar Find: Elsa NYC
[Elsa NYC in the East Village has been reported CLOSED] Bright and airy with a stylish balance of old and new. Think clean white walls, Edison bulbs and vintage sewing machines. Best Bit: Start early when it’s still light out and enjoy sitting under the big beautiful skylight https://www.facebook.com/elsabarnyc 217 E 3rd St, New York, […]
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NYC Bar Find: Attaboy
ATTABOY, LOWER EAST SIDE Some of the ex-Milk & Honey crew saw a great opportunity when the bar uprooted and moved up to their midtown location. They stayed on and re-opened the space as Attaboy, keeping all the best of Milk & Honey but saying goodbye to the slightly pretentious reservation policy. Best Bit: No […]
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Cocktail Bar Find: Angel’s Share NYC
We’d say with conviction that Angel’s Share make the best cocktails in NYC. Score a seat in one of the booths by the big beautiful windows otherwise, handsome Japanese bar tenders make sitting at the bar a pretty good consolation prize. Remember the only way in is via a loosely associated Japanese restaurant. Best Bit: Maximum […]
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NYC Bar Find: Von
VON, EAST VILLAGE A low key East Village local with rustic all-wood interior that could be reminiscent of an old bar in the South of France. The bar attracts a well-dressed downtown crowd that skews creative. Best Bit: There’s a small-room club downstairs where you can dance off all the wine you’ve consumed. http://www.vonbar.com/ 3 […]
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NYC Bar Find: Torst
Scandinavia meets Brooklyn. It had to be done one day and what better time than now ”“ while NYC’s recent love affair with Scandinavian cuisine and Danish styling is coming into full fledge. Best Bit: They manage to really elevate beer by serving all of their 21 brews in refined Danish glassware. http://www.torstnyc.com/ 615 Manhattan […]
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Bar Find: Sake Bar Decibel NYC
Located in what I like to call Little Tokyo on 9th Street East Village, this place could easily be named best sake bar in NYC. Look out for the illuminated “On Air” sign (it’s the only way you’ll know you’ve arrived) and walk down the wooden stairs into what feels like a small Tokyo bar. […]
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Cocktail Bar Find: The Narrows NYC
It’s narrow (like the name) and the 1920s Deco inspired interiors will compel you to imagine the cast of Mad Men drinking here ”“ only in reality you’ll more likely be drinking with the local Bushwick crowd who are more hipster than Mad Men. Best Bit: There’s a back garden where you can enjoy some […]
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Bar Find: Kinfolk 90 NYC
Wythe Avenue is very quickly becoming the go-to nightlife street in Williamsburg for young Brooklynites and edgier Manhattanites. Right across from the Wythe hotel stands Kinfolk 90 Wythe – a spot that seamlessly combines bar, restaurant and club in an intimate yet vibe-y way. Best Bit: The space. It’s the kind of cool converted warehouse […]
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NYC Bar Find: Wythe Hotel Rooftop
WYTHE HOTEL ROOFTOP, WILLIAMSBURG NYC does cool hotel bars like no other city and the Wythe Hotel rooftop is no exception. Start the evening with dinner at Reynard and ask the staff if you can skip the line for post dinner drinks. Best Bit: Best view of Manhattan and a high coincidence of spying on […]
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