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  1. closings
    New York Mezcal Mecca Mayahuel Will CloseIts last day is August 8.
    By Chris Crowley
  2. openings
    The Owners of Mother’s Ruin Opened a New Spot for Cocktails and (Soon) PizzaStay for the boozy slushies and chicken-parm sandwiches.
    By Chris Crowley
  3. openings
    One of NYC’s Most Popular Summer Bars Is Expanding With Two New Oyster SpotsIsland Oyster and Pilot are your new seafood and day-drinking destinations.
    By Mary Jane Weedman
  4. openings
    The Alinea Team’s First NYC Bar Is Officially OpenYou’ll have to make a reservation, though.
    By Chris Crowley
  5. One of New York’s Most Popular Bars Is Now Open in Hong Kong — Staff IncludedEmployees Only co-founder Igor Hadzismajlovic has opened two new locations of the iconic West Village cocktail bar.
    By Bennett Marcus
  6. openings
    Brooklyn’s Newest Outdoor Bar Features Breezy Cocktails and First-rate TacosJust in time for summer.
    By Chris Crowley
  7. grub guides
    Where to Day Drink in New YorkOutdoor patios, great rooms for escaping the humidity, and dives where you can be left alone.
    By Chris Crowley
  8. Check Out the View at New York’s Best Rooftop BarLearn why Westlight, on the 22nd floor of the William Vale hotel in Williamsburg, is New York’s top pick.
    By Kenny Wassus and Madeline Muzzi
  9. The Absolute Best Long Island Iced Tea in New YorkYes, it is possible to make this notorious drink with care — and any bartender who does is one who cares deeply about the trade.
    By Chris Crowley
  10. free agents
    Star Bartender Eben Freeman Will Leave AvroKOThe mixology star, who made his name at wd~50 and Tailor, says he’s now debating his next move.
    By Richard Morgan
  13. bars
    Why Do New York’s Cocktail Bars Feel Stuck in the Past?“I keep seeing the same cocktail with different names, because everyone’s making the same thing.”
    By Richard Morgan
  14. bars
    What Happened When NYC Messed With Manhattan’s Most Storied Bar Artifacts“There was no piece of the bar more sacred than the World War I wishbones.”
    By Rafe Bartholomew
  15. The Absolute Best Bars You Can Rent Out in New YorkSkip the bland event space and throw your next party at one of these stylish spots.
    By Mike Albo
  16. menu changes
    Taste-Testing a Serious Brooklyn Bar’s Gilmore Girls Cocktail MenuGrand Army now serves “Sookie’s Mix” and “Hep Alien.”
    By Kelly Conaboy
  17. fundraisers
    Sunny’s Will Close This Summer If It Doesn’t Raise $50,000The bar’s owner is trying to buy the building from the rest of the family.
    By Chris Crowley
  18. nightlife
    This New York Bar Is Donating All Its Profits to Causes Oppressed by TrumpCoup will open April 14 in New York’s Cooper Square.
    By Sierra Tishgart
  19. nightlife
    Can the Cocktail Industry Fix Its Sexual-Assault Problem?“There’s enormous pressure not to ruin the mood, not to ruin the party.”
    By Richard Morgan
  20. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Daiquiris in New YorkThe seemingly simple rum drink is, perhaps, the best litmus test for a bartender’s skill. These are the bars where it’s best.
    By Robert Simonson
  21. The Absolute Best Bar in Bed-StuyFrom an eclectic jazz haunt to a classic dive.
    By Thomas MacMillan
  22. shaken or stirred
    Pre-Batched Martinis Are Surprisingly Controversial — and Vastly Superior“There’s something really intense about it.”
    By Alan Sytsma
  25. The Absolute Best Sports Bars in New YorkWith good drinks, solid food, and a notable lack of bro culture, these are the places to go when you want to watch the game.
    By Mary Jane Weedman
  26. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Negronis in New YorkIt may be impossible to mess this drink up, but there are places that make them much, much better, too.
    By Robert Simonson
  27. The Absolute Best Happy Hour in New YorkWhere to drink cheap after the workday.
    By Mary Jane Weedman
  28. celebrations
    At This Authentic Irish Pub, It’s Been St. Patrick’s Day for 50 Years StraightNeary’s, in Manhattan, has been a neighborhood staple since it opened on St. Patrick’s Day, 1967.
    By Madeleine Buckley
  29. brain freeze
    This Frozen Drink Embraces Bartending’s Recent Past, As Well As Its FutureThe so-called Penichillin is the star drink at a casual Brooklyn bar run by a team of very serious cocktail experts.
    By Richard Morgan
  30. Best of New York
    The Best of New York Fun and Nightlife 2017Where to find grown-up dancing, Elvis impersonators, fancy fernet, and more.
    By Raven Snook, Matthew Giles, and Mary Jane Weedman
  31. bicentennials
    There Are 200 Years of New York History in This Beloved Manhattan Bar“It’s tiny, but there’s room for everyone — it’s also just plain perfect.”
    By Bill Schulz
  32. openings
    There’s a New Brooklyn Bar That’s All About MezcalFrom the team behind Cheap Eats favorite El Atoradero.
    By Chris Crowley
  33. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Hot Cocktail in New YorkWhere to find the best buttered rum, hot toddy, and whiskey-spiked nightcap.
    By Mary Jane Weedman
  34. openings
    A New Brooklyn Cocktail Bar Serves Corn Dogs and a Scotch-Spiked ZombieThere’s a Blue Hill alum in the kitchen at Until Tomorrow.
    By Chris Crowley
  37. on the road
    Inside the Havana Gin Bar That Specializes in Quietly Revolutionary Cocktails“You have never had your cocktail the way I make it.”
    By Richard Morgan
  38. election night
    Where to Watch the Election in NYC (and Get a Drink)Booze specials and big screens at Brooklyn Winery, Village Pourhouse, and Noorman’s Kil.
    By Rebecca Lewis
  39. Meet the Former Starbucks Barista Who Now Runs a Legendary NYC Bar“Coffee orders are like martini orders: Guests are very particular about both.”
    By Richard Morgan
  40. fall preview 2016
    14 New Bars and Nightlife Spots Opening This FallCuban cocktail bars, subterranean skeeball lounges, boozy movie theaters, and more.
    By Joshua M. Bernstein, Chris Crowley, and Vanita Salisbury
  41. NYC’s Most Sophisticated New Drink Might Just Be This Rum-and-CokeChampagne and Fernet are involved.
    By Richard Morgan
  42. bombs away
    How Jägermeister Gained Respect at America’s Best BarsThe once-reviled frat-house favorite has found a place at some of the country’s best bars.
    By Charley Lanyon
  43. grub guides
    12 Tropical Drinks to Get You Through the Dog Days of SummerFrom Fort Defiance, El Cortez, Leyenda, and more.
    By Chris Crowley
  44. coming soon
    The Team Behind Cheap Eats Favorite El Atoradero Will Open a Mezcal BarGet ready for agua frescas cocktails and Mexican bar snacks in Prospect Heights.
    By Chris Crowley
  45. grub guides
    15 Light, Low-Alcohol Cocktails That You Can Drink All Night LongFrom Eleven Madison Park, Suffolk Arms, Llama Inn, and more.
    By Chris Crowley
  46. major developments
    Manhattan Has a New Destination for Excellent Cocktails and Classic RamenThe team previously worked at the legendary bar Angel’s Share.
    By Chris Crowley
  49. The Push to End Bartender BurnoutThe job can take a massive toll on the body. Now a team of experts wants to help bartenders live better while working longer.
    By Keenan Steiner
  50. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Late-Night Restaurant in New YorkWhere to go when it’s after midnight and you need some killer sustenance.
    By Chris Crowley
  51. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Uptown-Hotel Bar in New YorkThe spots that most effortlessly match an elegant setting with sophisticated drinks.
    By Mark Byrne
  52. Grub Guides
    15 New York Spots Ideal for Summer Day DrinkingOutdoor patios, great rooms for escaping the humidity, and dives where you can be left alone.
    By Chris Crowley
  53. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Manhattan in New YorkIt’s the city’s namesake cocktail, so it’s only fitting that half a dozen bars will make the best version you’ve ever had.
    By Mark Byrne
  54. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Classic Bar in New YorkWhere to go when you truly want to feel transported to a different, possibly more romantic era.
    By Mary Jane Weedman
  55. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Place to Drink Wine in New YorkThe five places that have mastered lists with both affordable and unusual bottles, and a staff that’s eager to help you find something you’ll love.
    By Sierra Tishgart
  56. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Bars Featuring Live Music in New YorkThese are the spots that don’t charge a cover, but nevertheless offer a great way to listen to some saxophone or banjo while you sip your drinks.
    By Mary Jane Weedman
  57. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Whiskey Bar in New YorkSeven spots that most expertly blend outstanding selection with gracious service and good company.
    By Mark Byrne
  58. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Downtown-Hotel BarThe spots below 23rd Street that manage to maintain the glamour and sophistication of the city’s finest lobby-adjacent drinking establishments.
    By Mark Byrne
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