The cusp of summer serves as a perfect time for new bars, restaurants and other drinking opportunities to step out into the NYC sunlight after a particular harsh winter. Among this summer’s fresh crop of watering holes are riverside venues, rooftop bars, and a festival drenched in wine. Learn the drinking spots to take advantage of this season so you can get out from behind your AC and experience life beyond your apartment’s artificial cool, where summer in the city often forces inhabitants to retreat.