New NYC bars on our radar for early summer 2026

A few spots we have on our to-visit list:

Limo Bar in Alphabet City has opened in the old Poco space at 33 Avenue B.

Bar Bas in Hell’s Kitchen takes over for Friki Tiki at 357 W. 44th Street.

And in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Sonny’s Corner takes over the long-time Pencil Factory space at 142 Franklin Avenue.

After we’ve had a chance to visit these bars, we’ll post brief thoughts here.

Happy End of U.S. Prohibition Anniversary!

December 5, 2025 marks the 92nd anniversary of the end of U.S. Prohibition. On this date in 1933, Utah became the 36th U.S. state to ratify the 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution (achieving the required 75% of states to approve the amendment). This ratification overturned the 18th Amendment, which outlawed alcohol in the United States.

How will you be marking the anniversary today?