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#MustDo in NYC: July 25-31

7/19/2016

Beer Events to Beat the Heat

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Ghost Sail with the Southstreet Seaport Museum / July 26, 2016 (Tuesday) from 7pm to 9pm
$75 will allow you to sail with Brooklyn Brewmaster Garrett Oliver evening cruise where you will sample experimental ghost bottles from the Brooklyn Brewery. Boarding will take place at Pier 16.

License to Ale f/ Brooklyn Brewery & Other Half / July 27, 2016 (Wednesday) from 6pm to 11:30pm
The Taproom No. 307 will be playing Beastie Boys hits and offering specialty brews from the Brooklyn Brewery and Other Half.

Edible Magazine's Good Beer Event / July 28, 2016 (Thursday) from 6pm to 9pm
Head to 180 Maiden Lane in the Financial District for a food and drink tasting like none other. $65 will get to sample a wide variety of cold brew beers and filling bites in a pairing from acclaimed craft breweries and chefs.

The New York Super Craft Beer Festival / July 30, 2016 (Saturday) from 12pm to 11pm
Come admire the beautiful views at the historic Seaport, with a beer tasting that ranges from anywhere from around $13.00 for 3 tastings to around $140.00 for an unlimited tasting experience.

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#CurrentObsessions: Bathtub Gin

7/19/2016

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The Basics: Venture to Chelsea for a speakeasy with a lot of history behind their top-notch drinks and atmosphere.

The Obsession: You enter this speakeasy through a coffee shop, and continue to dim lighting and gorgeous aesthetics with a giant bathtub positioned in the center of the room and miniature tubs as sinks by the bathrooms. All of their drinks are crafted carefully by knowledgeable mixologists. As this place is known for its gin, we suggest you try the inventive "Aviation Royale," with aviation american gin, creme de violette, luxardo marashino, pernod absinthe, pressed lemon, chilled prosecco and lemon oils. However, patrons also love the "Cantaro," with del maguey vida mezcal, pressed cucumber, fresh lime juice, organic egg white, agave-sage solution, and fresh sage. This speakeasy attracts a trendy crowd on the weekend evenings, and offers entertainment on various nights including jazz and burlesque.

What's the Deal? Gin was one of the more popular drinks during the Prohibition Era in the 1920's. Because the 18th amendment prohibited the sale or manufacturing of distilled alcohol, producers were forced to use denatured alcohol, which was poisonous and foul tasting. To cover up the poor quality of this alcohol, producers would create "bathtub gin" by mixing it with other flavors and steeping it in a tub for an extended period of time to make it more drinkable. In a nod to Prohibition, the drinks at Bathtub Gin are made with similar creativity, but with only the freshest and finest fruits and juices.

You can visit Bathtub Gin in Chelsea via the ACE train.

132 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10011
(646) 559-1671

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#MustDo in NYC: July 17-July 23

7/11/2016

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Outdoor Outings: Comedies, Wine Festivals, Roller Discos and the High Line Like You've Never Seen

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Free Movie in the Park: Trainwreck / July 20, 2016 (Wednesday) at 8:30pm
Visit Pier 63 in Chelsea for a free, outdoor showing of the hilarious movie "Trainwreck." Bring a blanket, snacks, and your friends for an evening full of laughs.

Summer Rosé Festival / July 20, 2016 (Wednesday) from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Head to "Some Good Wine" liquor store in the Lower East Side, to sample 20 delicious roses from around the world. This tasting is $49 per person, but you get 10 percent off with the promo code: LWREROSE10.

Up Late on the High Line / July 21, 2016 (Thursday) at 10pm
This popular NYC daytime attraction is coming alive Thursday night for some unforgettable performances by dancers, musicians, and musical artists.

Dreamland Roller Disco / July 22, 2016 (Friday) from 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Looking for a unique way to spend to spend a Friday evening? Travel to back to the 80's and escape into your own dreamland at this roller disco at Lakeside - Prospect Park.

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#CurrentObsessions: Sons & Daughters of NYC

7/11/2016

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The Basics: Think the Meatpacking District is just a hub for club-goers pining for vodka sodas? Think again. A unique restaurant and craft cocktail bar has made its way to the West Side, and we think cocktail lovers are going to go crazy for this spot!

The Obsession: Sons & Daughters of NYC was opened on July 13th, by cocktail afficionado, Leo DeGroff, who has teamed up with owners of Sweetwater Social, Goldbar and WD-50 to bring you creative drinks and unmatched bar bites. We suggest you visit this spot soon before word gets out!

What's the Deal? For a strong and refreshing summer cocktail, opt for the "Concrete Jungle" with kappa pisco, aperol, raspberry, lime, salt, and grapefruit beer. For the sweet tooths out there, we suggest the "Girl Scout" with Fords gin branca menta, creme de cacao, lime, mint, and cookie (essentially a toned down thin mint with a kick). Bites include onion rings with cilantro, queso fresco and chipotle mayo, artichoke toast with parmesean, chiles and citrus; and so much more.

You can visit Sons & Daughters of NYC in the Meatpacking District via the ACE train.

85 Tenth Avenue
New York, NY10011
(Between West 15th & 16th)

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