A review of The Highwater in Astoria, Queens
Located at 34-20 Broadway in Astoria, Queens, The Highwater is a bar/restaurant that calls itself, “Astoria’s Best Tropical inspired restaurant”. During our visit, we found The Highwater more bar than restaurant. The craft...
A review of Second Floor at Second Ave Deli on Manhattan’s Upper East Side
Located at 1442 First Avenue in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Second Floor is a speakeasy-style spot atop the Second Ave Deli’s First Avenue location. Somewhat hard to find, the entrance to the bar is around the corner on 75th...
A review of The Rochard on Manhattan’s Upper East Side
Located at 1504 Lexington Avenue in Manhattan’s (Upper) Upper East Side, The Rochard is a solid beer bar from the same owners as The Jeffrey a few miles to the south and east. During our visit, there were around 20 quality tap...
A review of Charc Bar on Manhattan’s Upper East Side
Located at 318 East 84th Street, Charc Bar is a wine and charcuterie bar located on a tranquil block in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. If you want to enjoy a quiet drink or three, this is the spot for you! Long and rather...
A review of Gibson & Luce in Manhattan’s Midtown South
Located at 19 West 31st Street, Gibson & Luce is a speakeasy-style bar in the basement level of the Life Hotel. According to some, this space was a true speakeasy back in the Prohibition era. Now, it’s an early 21st century...
A visit to Beer Authority in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen
Located at 300 West 40th Street in the shadow of Manhattan’s Port Authority Bus Terminal, Beer Authority is a solid spot for any NYC beer bar crawl through the neighborhood. We’ve been here numerous times since it opened in...
A review of Bar Gonzo in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen
Located at 515 Ninth Avenue at the southern edge of Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen, Bar Gonzo is a bi-level spot connected to Cassa Times Square Hotel (a smidge too far west and south to be a “Times Square” hotel, we think). The...
A review of West Wine Bar in Brooklyn’s Greenpoint
Located at 67 West St in Brooklyn’s Greenpoint Waterfront area, West Wine Bar is located in an old brick factory building. We don’t often use the word “charming” to describe the many establishments we...
A review of Pinball Beer Hall at Sunshine Laundromat
Located at 860 Manhattan Ave, Pinball Beer Hall is a craft beer bar and pinball paradise in the back of swirling laundromat. After walking past a bunch of laundry machines, patron enter the bar through a door that looks like a...
A review of Loveryboy in Manhattan’s Alphabet City
Located at 127 Avenue C in Manhattan’s Alphabet City, Loverboy takes over the space formerly knowns as Lume (an Epicurean Drinkery). Loverboy’s alcohol focus is mainly on craft cocktails, though a few tap beers are...