Articles by Jessica Klein

Bottomless brunch has become a given for heavy drinking New Yorkers, and these a...

Where to Celebrate Bastille Day 2016 in NYC

July 14, 2016 means plenty of wine-centric celebrations in New York City and aro...

Where to Celebrate July 4th in NYC

In New York City, the 4th of July presents no shortage of very American ways to ...

Where to Day Drink This Summer in NYC

Here's where to day drink during these long summer days in New York City....

How to Celebrate Father's Day 2016 in New York City

For alcohol-loving families everywhere, Father's Day is a perfect excuse to get ...

New York City's Best Local Summertime Beers

From fruity to salty, you’ll get all the flavors of the summer from these loca...

Cool Down at These Summertime Pop-Up Bars in NYC

Check out these NYC bars that are only open during the summer....

Where to Celebrate Memorial Day 2016 in NYC

Spend the long weekend drinking at any one of these summery NYC watering holes....

Where to Drink Summer Cocktails in NYC

To make it through the heat and humidity of a New York summer, it's important to...

New York's Best Wine Bars

You can order wine pretty much anywhere in New York City, but only a select few ...

Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2016 in NYC

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style in NYC....

NYC Bars With Great Outdoor Seating

Head outside to drink as the weather gets warmer in NYC....

New York's Quietest Neighborhood Bars

When you live in one of the busiest cities in the world, having a solid escape i...

New York City's Ultimate Bar Snacks

If you're not looking to commit to a full meal while you sip your artisanal cock...

Where to Find the Best Spring Cocktails in NYC

Spring has sprung and so have the spring cocktails. ...

Where to Find the Best March Madness Specials in NYC

Long after you've thrown out your failed bracket, you may still find yourself wa...

NYC's Best Irish Bars for Celebrating St. Patrick's Day 2016

Whether you're looking to throw back a pint of Guinness, listen to some live mus...

Neighborhood Happy Hour Crawl: East Village

If you're looking for the best deals in East Village, look no further. ...

9 NYC Hotel Bars Where You Don't Have to be a Guest to Have a Good Time

Sometimes it's fun to play tourist in your own city. ...

The Best Bars for Wings in NYC

From Korean to barbeque, New York's bars and restaurants offer a wide selection ...

8 Laptop Friendly Bars Complete With WiFi in NYC

If you're looking for somewhere to have a brew or two while you get your work do...

NYC's Best Valentine's Day Date Spots

From high-end razzle to White Castle dazzle, our Valentine's Day roundup feature...

Where to Find the Best Drinks of Restaurant Week 2016

NYC Restaurant Week is underway. Why not take advantage of some of the pricier d...

7 Boozy Winter Festivals Where You Can Warm Yourself From the Inside in NYC

Instead of staying home and drinking alone, you can drink with friends and numer...

6 Easy Winter Drinks to Make When It's Too Cold to Go Out

Some nights are just too cold to venture to the nearest watering hole. Here are ...

Drink the Winter Chill Away at These Bars With Heated Outdoor Spaces

Let's pretend like winter hasn't arrived in full and take our drinks outside wit...

Where to Ring in 2016 Without Breaking the Bank

Looking for a cheap New Year's Eve? We've got a few options that won't leave you...

Where to Grab a Drink in NYC on Christmas Day 2015

If you're looking to dine in a British pub, an oyster bar, or somewhere in betwe...

Stay Cozy: 7 New York Bars With Great Fireplaces

To save yourself from total recluse status this winter, head to some of these ba...

Where to Host the Best Holiday Party of 2015

If you're looking for a place to host a holiday party for your friends or for th...

Where to Grab a Drink on Thanksgiving Day in New York

If you're culinarily challenged or just looking to avoid your in-laws on Thanksg...

Feel Like a Star and Drink at These Famous TV Bars

From the diner where Seinfeld, Elaine, and George hash out their everyday "probl...

Bars That Rock: NYC's Greatest Boozy Music Venues

Looking for a sonically charged night out? Check out these venues for great drin...

The Best Fall Cocktails in NYC and Where to Find Them

These cocktails pair perfectly with sweaters and scarves and will keep you warm ...

The Best, Least Corny Halloween Celebrations in NYC

Corny and Halloween usually go hand-in-hand, and we're not talking about candy c...

An Apple a Day: Where to Find Hot and Cold Ciders in NYC

Whether you're looking for hard, soft, hot, or cold cider, there's a place to fi...

The Perfect Drinks to Pair With Your Fall Cookout

Just because the summer has ended doesn't mean it's time to take your grill out ...

6 Fall Festivals and Events to Get You Excited for Autumn

The warm summer days may be fading, but that doesn't mean the end of exciting fo...

Where to Grab a Burger and a Brew in NYC

From classic to novelty to premium, we've gathered a list of where to find the b...

Where to Celebrate Labor Day Weekend in NYC

Summer's last hurrah is almost upon us. Check out where you can celebrate in sty...

Beachside Drinking in Coney Island

Pick your poison

Coney Island is full of entertainment of all varieties. Here's where to get some...

Where to Drink After a Day at Bryant Park

Located near so many trains, Bryant Park marks a great summer day destination. H...

Beachside Drinking in Brighton Beach

To pass the time before evening sets in, or to retreat to for some post beach fo...

The Best Three-Ingredient Cocktails for an Easy Night In

Mixing up your own simple cocktails at home can be a delicious and rewarding exp...

Where to Drink After a Day at Central Park South

Go from classy to divey at these bars near Central Park South...

Escape the City Heat with These Fun, Boozy Day Trips

If rooftop drinking in the city isn't cutting it, venture to one of these nearby...

Boozy Milkshakes and Cool Cocktails to Chill out with This Summer

Beer slushies and boozy birthday cake shakes and mojitos, oh my!...

Where to Drink After a Day at Madison Square Park

Grab a drink at one of these great places after an afternoon spent sunbathing in...

From Circus Sideshows to Art Shows: Where to Celebrate the Fourth of July in NYC

If you're interested in drinking outside of the box this 4th of July, these even...

Beat the Heat With Some of New York's Best Local Summer Brews

Looking for a way to keep cool this summer? Sip on some of New York's best summe...

Where to Drink After a Day at Maria Hernandez Park

Grab a drink at one of these eccentric bars after an afternoon at Maria Hernande...

Neighborhood Happy Hour Crawl: Bushwick/"East Williamsburg"

Welcome to a neighborhood that loves happy hours enough to extend them to the we...

Where to Drink After a Day at McCarren Park

It's time to enjoy all the green space that NYC has to offer. Today we look at w...

April Showers Bring May Flowers-Flowery Cocktails, That Is

You know the saying-April showers bring May flowers. These flowers just happen t...

Where to Celebrate Memorial Day with Beer, BBQ and Boats in NYC

If you nor your friends have a backyard or a rooftop where you can hangout and d...

Neighborhood Happy Hour Crawl: Midtown

Time to enter the hive that is Midtown Manhattan to experience the numerous happ...

Drink in the Sweet Spring Air With These 7 Season-Appropriate Cocktails

If the spring air isn't intoxicating enough for you, try one (or all) of these r...

Where to Watch the 141st Kentucky Derby in NYC

Put on your hats

The 141st Kentucky Derby takes place this Saturday, May 2. Here's a few places w...

Soak up the Sun at These Bars With Outdoor Seating

The days are longer and the sun is brighter. It's time to enjoy a drink or two i...

Watch Baseball with Wings, Beer and Fellow Fans This Season in NYC

It's baseball time! Here's where to grab some beers with fellow fans in NYC....

New York's Best Places to Grab Pizza and a Pint

Pizza and beer are a combination on which just about everyone can agree....

NYC's Best Gin Cocktails for Welcoming Spring

Break out the gin!

What marks the beginning of spring better than sipping a gin and tonic? Here are...

Get Comfortable in NYC's Best Irish Pubs

You don't need to be Irish to appreciate drinking in a good Irish pub. ...

Where to Get the Most Booze for Your Buck: NYC's Best Bottomless Brunches

Is there anything better than enjoying a good, cheap bottomless brunch?...

Drink Your Way from Sweet to Spicy with Some of NYC's Best Margaritas

Taco Tuesday is pretty great, but Tequila Tuesday sounds better to us. ...

Celebrating Valentine's Day in NYC: Champagne to Sake to BYOB

From $45-$295 prix fixe dinners to BYOB at White Castle, we've got your Valentin...

Bars to Visit After Seeing a Broadway Show

Grabbing a drink at one of these bars before or after catching a Broadway show w...

Bars That Will Ease First Date Tensions

Wanna get drinks?

These laid back spots are the kind of places that will put you at ease, even whe...

The 7 Corniest Bars New York City Has to Offer

From Ice Stools to Fishbowls

Getting a little bored of NYC? Pretend to be a tourist for a weekend and hit up ...

Neighborhood Happy Hour Crawl: Walk the Upper West

The happy hour specials in this relatively calm, picturesque neighborhood corres...

Best Places to Day Drink in NYC

Put those vacation days to good use....

Where to Celebrate New Year's Eve in NYC

We've got you covered from 'swanky' Manhattan club to 'grungy' Brooklyn warehous...

6 Best Heavy Winter Beers from New York

by Jessica Klein in Beer

Nothing like a chocolatey, malty heavy beer to warm you up on a chilly winter ni...

New York City Bars Open on Christmas and New Year's Day

Hair of the dog it.

Whether you need to get out for some fresh air, get a little hair of the dog or ...

Liquor Store Lowdown: Sherry-Lehmann Wine & Spirits

Santa's Champagne Workshop

by Jessica Klein in Wine

Stepping into Sherry-Lehmann Wine & Spirits on Park Avenue at the corner of 59th...

NYC's Best Hot Drinks for Cold Nights

Nothing cuts through the winter chill like a hot cocktail. ...

Local Gift Guide: What to Get Friends Who Love Cocktails

The holiday season is upon us, and we've got some gift ideas that local drinkers...

Sip, Savor and Sample Your Way From Astoria to the United Nations this Winter

Tastings, Festivals, and More!

Festivals aren't just for the warmer months. Get out and enjoy these festivals, ...

Bars Open on Thanksgiving in NYC

Escape the kitchen and the awkward family conversations by hitting up these bars...

Get Cozy This Winter in One of Brooklyn's Best Fireplace Bars

When the city streets become wind tunnels this winter, cozy up to a fireplace wi...

Liquor Store Lowdown: Vino Fine Wine and Spirits

Step outside your wine comfort zone

Vino Fine Wine and Spirits will help you find the perfect bottle of wine for you...

From Bar Snacks to Ballrooms: Where to Host Your Holiday Party

We can help find the perfect space for your party, whether your posse consists o...

Conversations with the Bartender: Meet Dante Alston of Stanton Social

We sit down with Dante Alston, head bartender at Stanton Social....

Where to Drink in NYC This Halloween

Drink with mechanical skeletons and ghosts alike

Party with ghosts, ghouls, and skeletons this Halloween. ...

Review: Store-Bought Jel Shots, Shooters, and...BuzzBallz?

Have you ever been tempted to pick up those bright, boozy 'jel shots' by the reg...

Liquor Store Lowdown: Park Avenue Liquor Shop

From prohibition through three generations

Park Avenue Liquor Shop has been around since just after prohibition, and has be...

7 Tips for a Safer Girls' Night Out

Going out in the city should be fun for everyone. Here's a few tips to keep you ...

Crushing Grapes in Downtown Manhattan: City Winery Lets Us in on the Process

by Jessica Klein in Wine

We got to go behind the scenes at the yearly grape crush at City Winery in Manha...

NYC's 7 Best Fall Cocktails

Crisp weather means crisp flavors in these fall cocktails....

Where to Find New York's Best Tacos

National Taco Day is October 4, and we can't wait to celebrate. ...

7 Best New York Beers For Fall

There's more to fall than pumpkin spice....

Get Out Your Lederhosen: German Bars and Beer Halls Celebrate Oktoberfest in NYC

If you couldn't make it to Munich for the real Oktoberfest, there are plenty of ...

Interview with a Mixologist (But Call Him a Bartender)

We recently got to catch up and chat with the Roof at Park South's Ted Kilpatric...

Liquor Store Lowdown: Vinyl Wine and the Longheld Affair Between Music and Booze

We recently explored the unique wine boutique, Vinyl Wine, and had a chat with o...

Beachside Bars: Drink in the Surf Before Labor Day

You still have time to get some beach drinking in before the summer slips away....

Rest Your Tired Dogs: Brooklyn Bars Encourage It

Don't leave Fido at home when you hit the bars. These dog-friendly bars welcome ...

Best Rum Cocktails for Celebrating National Rum Day

With National Rum Day peering above the horizon, it's time to explore the best N...

Neighborhood Happy Hour Crawl: The East Village Has It All

With a close proximity to NYU, the East Village can turn into somewhat of a play...

Soak Up Your Beer with Some Ribs: Best BBQ Drinking Spots in NYC

If you're looking for some finger-lickin' barbecue paired with some refreshing l...

Getting Tropical in NYC This Summer Means One Thing: Tiki Kitsch

You'll feel like you've escaped to a tropical paradise while sipping these tiki ...

Where to Celebrate Bastille Day in New York City

If you're looking to indulge or observe the events that spurred on the tumultuou...

Where to Enjoy Boozy Milkshakes and Other Frozen Drinks for Grown-Ups Around New York City

What's better than a milkshake to both satisfy sweetness cravings and cool you d...

British Pubs in Time for Wimbledon: Newcastle Beer and Curry Chips Await

Luckily, this worldly city hosts some British pubs of its own, where patrons can...

Neighborhood Happy Hour Crawl: Welcome to Williamsburg

This much-hyped neighborhood may have long replaced many of its former residents...

7 Reasons to Get Excited About Drinking in NYC this Summer

by Jessica Klein in Bars & Restaurants

Among this summer's fresh crop of watering holes are riverside venues, rooftop b...

Summer Cocktails: Cool Off in NYC with Mint, Lemonade, and... Curry?

Add in some more surprising spices and herbs and you've begun to cover what bart...

Escape From New York: Boozy Destinations and Day Trips In and Around the City

As summer begins to show itself in the burning pavement and sweltering subway pl...

Cut Through the Heat with NYC's Best Local Summer Beers

by Jessica Klein in Beer

Watching sweat drip down the sides of these bottles and pint glasses will serve ...

Flames, Pineapples, and Pitchers: Best Drinks to Share in NYC

If you enjoy the romance of inserting multiple straws into one fruity, alcoholic...

New York's Best Boozy Brunches for Moms on Mothers Day

Whether your family loves to sip on champagne or has trouble tolerating each oth...

Spice, Citrus, Tequila and Mezcal: How to Have a Happy Cinco de Mayo

With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, it's time to get your tequila and mez...

Springtime Drinking in New York: From Lime to Rosemary, It's Looking Pretty Green