I’m a big fan of beer. Who isn’t? But the one thing I can’t stand is going out to a local watering hole and seeing a subpar selection of flavorless beer on draught. Not only is it insulting to my tastes, it spits in the face of the time-honored tradition of brewing itself. Unfortunately, in Manhattan there seems to be an abhorrent abundance of bars that refuse to offer anything in the way of variety. To save us all from this unspeakable malaise, Blind Tiger Ale House (281 Bleecker Street) in the West Village comes to the rescue, offering 31 taps of microbrewed goodness along with an expansive bevy of limited edition bottled beers. Here you’ll come across a whole slew of West Coast style IPAs from the likes of Bear Republic and Green Flash—the good stuff that is very difficult to find anywhere in the East Coast, let alone [...]
On the DL: Top Five Spectacular Speakeasies
One of the hottest trends in mixology today is the modern speakeasy. A throwback to the days of prohibition, these nondescript watering holes pride themselves on a retro feel—everything from the lighting fixtures, to the wall decorations—even the attire of the staff behind the bar harkens back to the times of teetotalism. While there might be many of these bars crowding the scene in this day and age, some are far better than others, backing up all that style with some serious substance, and some even more serious good ol’ fashioned elicit elixirs. Check out today’s five standouts from the scene: 5.) Bourbon & Branch – San Francisco, CA This discreet (and famous) lounge in the middle of San Francisco’s seedy tenderloin, is not like any bar you’d expect in the neighborhood. The walls are lined with an eclectic ensemble of antique books and the drink menu is peppered with speciality cocktails that [...]
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