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#TuesdayTidbits- Blind Barber

5/27/2015

This East Village barbershop is, quite possibly, one of the coolest stops on our NY Cocktail Tour. The owners wanted to make the space for socialization that old school barbershops used to create. Grab a shave or haircut and receive a free drink, or just head through the shop to that back door (if it's open) to enjoy a craft cocktail and some equally delicious nosh.

A true modern speakeasy, the Blind Barber offers all of the needs of "the modern man" including "grooming, cocktails, fashion, and lifestyle"- although, of course, ladies are totally invited too. You can catch them on 10th St. in the East Village, on Lorimer in Brooklyn, or even in LA.

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#MustDoMondays- The NYC Market, Local Wine, The Great Outdoors & More!

5/26/2015

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Outdoorfest
May 29-June 7
Join this festival created to connect city dwellers to the outdoors.
More info here.

Taiwanese Night Market
Fri. May 29, 7pm
Games, drinks & authentic Taiwanese dishes will be featured at this recreation of a Taiwan night market.
More info here.

Five Boroughs Food Talk: Markets
Tue, May 26, 2015 7:30pm
Celebrate the revival of the marketplace in NYC including guests as a part of the Five Boroughs Food Talk.
More info here.

Brooklyn Uncorked
Thurs. May 28, 6pm
Drink local wine and eat nosh from local Manhattan & Brooklyn restaurants.
More info here.

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#TuesdayTidbits- Astor Wines & Spirits

5/20/2015

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This massive shop in the East Village has an impressive collection of wines, spirits, and sake, voted the best wine & liquor shop in the entire city by the Village Voice in 2014.
The family-owned & operated shop (since 1946) is now housed in a landmarked building that has stood since 1885.

Dedicated to the small details, you'll find almost 200 sakes (in temperature-controlled units), and a cool room for delicate wines. They also host regular tastings almost daily (posted online so you can see what they're pouring next).

But of course, our favorite part is the variety of local wine & spirits including Uncouth Vermouth, Dutch's, Owney's, Kings County & more. We point out our favorites on our NY Cocktail Tour.

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#MustDoMondays- Bourbon, Cheese, the Civil War & More!

5/19/2015

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Grand Procession Commemorating the End of the Civil War
Sat. May 23, 6pm
Head to the Green-Wood Cemetery for the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War which is the resting place for over 5,000 Civil War veterans. The procession will feature 5,000 candles, a brass band, artillery fire, calvary horses, reactors, cooking demonstrations, period games and more.
More info here.

Cocktail Classics: Bourbon
Wed. May 20, 6pm
Head to Jimmy's No. 43 for this series of spirits samplings fearing the Town Branch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (from the first distillery in Lexington, Kentucky. Proceeds from the event will support Slow Food NYC.
More info here.

Renaissance of German Gastronomy
Thurs. May 21, 8pm
Ursula Heinzelmann, a Berlin-based food writer, will lecture on the changes in German cheesemaking from it's history to the artisanal cheese movement along with a guided tasting and Rielsing to wash them down.
More info here.

Soiree in the Park
Wed. May 27, 7:30pm
This Taste of the Upper West Side cocktail event will benefit the Theodore Roosevelt Park. Enjoy live music, champagne, and hors d'oeuvres by local restaurants including Sarabeth's and Luke's Lobster.
More info here.

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