It was 229 years ago on this date that New York State ratified the United States Constitution, becoming the 11th state to do so. Therefore, July 26th is a great day to drink some New York State beer and eat some New York State food. We wish Union Square’s Little Town NYC were still around, but alas, that spot is no more. So, we suggest a visit to Manhattan’s Local & Vine, located at 282 Hudson Street in West Soho.
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A review of Brooklyn’s Interboro Spirits & Ales
Located at 942 Grand Street in Brooklyn’s East Williamsburg, Interboro spirits and ales is (likely) Brooklyn’s only Brewery/Distillery. Offering at least a dozen beers brewed onsite, Interboro serves tap beer in four ounce taster sizes as well as the standard 12 or 16 ounce pours. Patrons can see the brewing equipment thru the large floor to ceiling windows in the smallish tasting room. This spot is a tad out of the way, but well worth a visit.
In honor of today’s 48th anniversary of the Moon Landing, some light humor
Did you hear about the bar on the moon? The drinks are terrific, but there’s no atmosphere.
from Michael Lewis, A GUY WALKS INTO A BAR…
A review of Milk & Hops on Manhattan’s Upper East Side
Located at 1159 First Avenue on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Milk & Hops opened its third Manhattan location earlier this year (adding to its downtown locations in Greenwich Village and Chelsea). This uptown location of the hybrid beer-cheese shop/beer bar offers about a dozen rather hard-to-find domestic craft-beers. Add this spot on your next craft-beer NYC bar crawl through the neighborhood.
Happy Bastille Day 2017!
Our NYC French wine Bar of the Day: Jadis, located at 42 Rivington Street on Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
A review of The Spotted Dog on Manhattan’s Upper East Side
Located at 1154 First Avenue on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, The Spotted Dog picks up where the Honky Tonk Tavern left off. The Spotted Dog is basically a neighborhood bar with some decent pub grub, draught craft beers and a large dining area just past the bar. The staff is friendly. Be sure to include The Spotted Dog on your next NYC pub crawl through the neighborhood.
A review of The Gantry in LIC, Queens
Located at 47-02 Vernon Blvd in LIC, Queens, Gantry Bar is a neighborhood spot specializing in whiskey and other amber-colored liquids. Even though it’s fairly new to the nabe, the space feels as though it’s been around for decades. Eighteen draft beers round out the liquid offerings here. Food menu is best described as upscale bar or bistro fare. Stop in here on your next NYC pub crawl through the nabe.
Happy Independence Day 2017!
Happy 241st Birthday to the good ol’ USA. Our NYC Bar of the Day: Fraunces Tavern, located at 54 Pearl Street in Manhattan’s Financial District.
Happy Canada Day 2017!
Our NYC bar of the day: Ontario, located at 559 Grand Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
A review of The Gutter LIC in Long Island City, Queens
Located at 10-22 46th Ave in a former taxi garage in LIC, Queens, The Gutter brings its retro 1970s bar and bowling alley north of the Newtown creek with a new location to add to the Williamsburg spot. More spacious than it’s Brooklyn location, the Gutter LIC offers 20 tap beers, a lot of seating and some pinball machines. The bowling alley is up half a flight of stairs in the back of the space and has eight lanes. Add in the Friendly staff and this place is a must-visit for LIC NYC craft beer bar crawl.
