Articles by Jenny An

Top 20 Drinking Quotes of All Time

by Jenny An in Culture
Writers and musicians have a long, storied history with alcohol, and that intima...

The Secrets of Bourbon From Dane Huckelbridge, Author of 'Bourbon: A History of the American Spirit'

by Jenny An in Culture
Author Dane Huckelbridge's first book traces American history through one of Ame...
 

New York Bars With Jukeboxes Well Worth Checking Out

by Jenny An in Roundups
Whether you use jukebox selections as a litmus test for compatibility or just a ...

Bars That Rock: Where to Grab a Drink and Enjoy Live Music in New York City

by Jenny An in Roundups
Here are Drink NYC's favorite places that hit the right notes. ...
 

Best Bars For Outdoor Drinking In New York

by Jenny An in Roundups
And what better way is there to celebrate the arrival of warmer weather and long...

5 Local Beers to Drink this Spring

by Jenny An in Beer
Here are five local limited release beers which should keep drinking interesting...
 

5 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Without Drinking Green Beer

by Jenny An in Roundups
If bellying up, elbow-to-elbow in a crowded bar isn't your thing, here's a handf...

Urban Oyster Now Offers New York Brewery Tours

by Jenny An in Beer
Each tour includes visits to four breweries where the brew staff themselves will...
 

Magic Hat Premieres Dream Machine IPL, Its First New Year-Round Beer in 10 Years

by Jenny An in Beer
From "not-quite pale ale" comes a "not quite IPA." Though it seems like uncharte...

New York's Best Pubs For Celebrating Saint Patrick's Day

by Jenny An in Roundups
Whether things have been tough and you need some luck of the Irish, or if a day ...
 

Celebrate Mardi Gras While Never Leaving New York City

by Jenny An in Bars & Restaurants
Can't get to NOLA? Don't sweat it. Here's where you can let the good times roll ...

Where to Watch the Oscars in New York City

by Jenny An in Bars & Restaurants
Check out where you can grab a beer and debate the relative merits of "American ...
 

6 Bars That Make You Feel Like You're on Vacation

by Jenny An in Bars & Restaurants
Six spots serving up getaways in a glass. ...

5 Can't Miss Brunch Cocktails in New York

by Jenny An in Bars & Restaurants
Brunch, for those leisurely days when it doesn't even matter if it's breakfast o...
 

Romantic Restaurants for Valentine's Day

by Jenny An in Roundups
If trudging out into the cold February snow is a necessary evil for celebrating ...

Best Bars For Wings in New York City

by Jenny An in Roundups
Check out where to get your wings on game day. ...
 

Where to Watch Super Bowl XLVIII in New York

by Jenny An in Event Listing
Here are a few of our recommendations for drinking and eating options on Super B...

6 'Can't-Miss' Bar Snacks in New York

by Jenny An in Roundups
Where to find casual food that's fun to eat and great drinks to wash it down. ...
 

How to Drink Your Way to a Healthier 2014 with New York's Best Veggie Cocktails

by Jenny An in Roundups
Keep the cocktails simple—those mixers are big on calories, straight vodka and...

6 Places to Celebrate New Year's Eve in New York

by Jenny An in Bars & Restaurants
For New Year's, here are some alternatives for celebrating at home or with a mil...
 

Where to Take Out-of-Towners For a Drink in New York

by Jenny An in Bars & Restaurants
Check out these fine drinking establishments while taking your family and friend...

5 Bubbly Cocktails to Sparkle with in New York for the Holidays

by Jenny An in Roundups
Nothing says "let's celebrate" more than something bubbly. And in the spirit of ...
 

6 Best Local Beers to Cozy Up With This Winter

by Jenny An in Bars & Restaurants
Though the weather outside is frightful, New York area brewers are making it a l...

6 Bars in Manhattan and Brooklyn Open on Thanksgiving

by Jenny An in Bars & Restaurants
A little drink can go a long way at holiday time. ...
 

6 Fireplaces in Brooklyn to Keep You Warm and Fuzzy

by Jenny An in Roundups
Grab a seat next to one of these fireplaces and thaw out with a good drink. ...

Brooklyn Winery Celebrates Beaujolais Nouveau Day With Its Own 'Brooklyn Nouveau'

by Jenny An in Wine
Using similar methods as French vintners, Brooklyn Winery's Conor McCormack craf...
 

Where to Buy Homebrew Gear in Brooklyn

Ingredients, equipment, instruction and more
by Jenny An in Roundups
Whether it's getting all the supplies or just which hops to use with which grain...

Five Hot Drinks to Beat the Chill in New York City

by Jenny An in Bars & Restaurants
Stay warm with one of these five drinks that will provide just the kick of spice...
 

Happy Hour Crawl: Greenpoint

by Jenny An in Roundups
Greenpoint provides a perfect high-low mix for an escapade. Follow our plan for ...

Halloween Guide: 5 Ways to Get Your Spook On in Brooklyn

by Jenny An in Roundups
Fight or flight? Many of Brooklynites would pick a flight of beer, if given the ...
 

5 Must-Visit Hidden Bars in Brooklyn

by Jenny An in Bars & Restaurants
It's hard to call a space a "speakeasy" when just about every other bar in Willi...

Booze to Know (and Where to Find It): Falernum

by Jenny An in Liquor
As part of our occasional series highlighting hard-to-find or interesting liquor...
 

Fall Preview: 6 New Bars and Events in Brooklyn to Visit Now

by Jenny An in Bars & Restaurants
Whether it's Fashion Week, back-to-school ads or just the changing of the season...

Top 20 Drinking Quotes of All Time

by Jenny An in Culture
Writers and musicians have a long, storied history with alcohol, and that intima...
 

Brooklyn Brewery's Newest Release: Belgian-Inspired Cuvee La Boite

by Jenny An in Beer
The newest addition to Brooklyn Brewery's Brewmaster Reserve series was inspired...

Relax Right: 5 Ways to Mellow Down the Liquor in Brooklyn and Queens

by Jenny An in Bars & Restaurants
Whether it's the low alcohol content or the punch of vitamins from veggie juice ...
 

Let the Dogs Out: 7 Bars Where You Can Drink With Rover in Brooklyn

by Jenny An in Roundups
Brooklyn is as well known for dog-obsessed denizens as it is for co-op grocery s...

Goldenrod: Oldest Bar in Brooklyn Gets a Makeover

Like P.J. Hanley's, but better
by Jenny An in Bars & Restaurants
The revamp of P.J. Hanley's - which until March held the title of "oldest bar in...
 

7 Places to Pair Your Drink With Lobster in Brooklyn & Queens

by Jenny An in Roundups
There's no season like lobster season. While you're enjoying the last days of su...

The Breaking Bad Drinking Game

by Jenny An in Culture
While each episode of the series certainly holds plenty of surprises, there are ...
 

Cool Down: 11 in Brooklyn and Queens With Great Air Conditioning

by Jenny An in Roundups
We've beaten the worst of summer (hopefully), but just in case those days where ...

9 Essential Hangover Cures in Brooklyn and Queens

Start saying good morning again
by Jenny An in Bars & Restaurants
Hangovers are brutal. Drinking is enjoyable. However, the latter can be the perf...
 

National Daiquiri Day: 6 Must-Try Daquiris in New York City

by Jenny An in Roundups
While the name is now maligned - associated with something syrupy and sweet - th...

7 Best Bars for Boozy Shakes and Slushy Sips in Brooklyn and Queens

by Jenny An in Roundups
Margarita machines may have taken NYC bars by storm, but there are several great...
 

8 Ways to Celebrate Bastille Day in NYC

by Jenny An in Roundups
Last week was a celebration of American independence, and this week is the Frenc...

Ultimate Guide to NYC Beer Gardens

From Manhattan to Brooklyn to Queens, where to sip brew outdoors
by Jenny An in Roundups
There are few pleasures as great as being outside in the warm weather with a col...
 

10 Must-Visit Summer Bars in Brooklyn and Queens

by Jenny An in Roundups
Get psyched to stay in town this summer....

5 Hot Summer Cocktail Trends in New York City

by Jenny An in Roundups
From the rise of artisanal sodas to drinkable-green-veggie glory here's what you...
 

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