They say you can’t fight city hall, but don’t tell that to the proprietors of Nitehawk Cinema in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. On Thursday October 27th, Nitehawk became the first New York State ...
For some, Williamsburg Brooklyn is the ideal neighborhood, overflowing with an abundance of public art, cheap bars, tasty restaurants, killer flea markets, and reasonable vintage stores. But what can be paradise for some can be far too overwhelming for ...
The Greenpoint area of Brooklyn isn’t the easiest location to reach, but within minutes of your arrival it becomes apparent that the bars, restaurants, and general scene is worth the commute. One of the best spots to check out is Lulu’s, a tri-level bar ...
From the outside The Shop may appear to be a working warehouse space, but head inside and behold… a working warehouse space. In fact, The Shop is actually a garage, complete with rows of new and mid-fix motorcycles. Lucky for us drinkers, this joint is ...
Under the Williamsburg Bridge, amongst the empty lots, artist lofts, and scrap metal yards sits a small slice of Brazil. Crowds of dancing bodies spill onto the street as trains clunk by overhead, and live music pumps through the open windows and doors. The ...
The atmosphere of Public Assembly changes depending on the theme or event of the night, but the general feel is of a vast mini-factory. Set in the rooms once occupied by Galapagos Art Space (now in DUMBO,) these digs are designed for the ideal dance party. ...
Your favorite new-to-you NYC spot is tucked away on a dim side street on the Lower East Side. And no, it's not a dive. It's Anyway Café, a whimsical French and Russian restaurant and lounge. Anyway’s modest space (it's about the size of a ...
Rum Bum’s been dishing out the Miami love for quite some time now, but there are some worthy stones we’ve recently unturned out of the 3-0-5. Take Boca Raton for example. Seinfeld made accusations that the city was overflowing with retiree ...
Austin’s Kung Fu Saloon is founded on an excellent idea: it’s fun to combine beer with the video and arcade games that people in their 20s and 30s grew up playing. The recently-opened Saloon is a cavernous space with cement floors and a full bar (34 ...
From the outside, the red-bricked Williamsburg, Brooklyn bar The Levee beckons passers-by with a sign that reads "Beer, Booze, Pool, and Dogs." Once inside there is no question of this spot’s true dive-bar status; the dark lighting, dirty floors, and rock ...
The Tiniest Bar in Texas is – guess what! – the tiniest bar in Texas. Technically this is true: the “bar” itself is inside a small building with a few tables and big-screen TVs. Customers queue single-file at a small window to get ...
Although the outside of the Poodle Dog Lounge is anonymous gray cinder block with a French poodle hand-painted on a lilac background, it may as well have a flashing neon sign that says “Awesome. Dive. Bar. Inside.” You enter and see a long bar, hundreds ...
South 4th Bar is the perfect neighborhood pub. It sits slightly off the beaten path, remaining virtually untouched by the down-for-the-day crowd of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Instead, this unassuming gem offers solace to those who are more familiar with the ...
Radegast Hall may only be a few blocks from the hustle and bustle of the L train stop and Bedford Avenue, but once you step inside, it transports you much further away. Carved from an old factory, this spot boasts heavy wooden tables, tapestries, Eastern ...
There are many reasons that Ginny’s Little Longhorn Saloon is one of the most iconic dive bars in Austin. Why? Well, one thing is the chicken shit bingo. And that’s just what it sounds like – they place a bingo board on the single pool table, ...
Who says you have to wait until the next fair to eat a deep fried piece of heaven? The Mighty Cones boasts the best fair sandwich in a cone six days a week. This means you can ditch the plates and silverware and hit the town with your chicken cone. The ...
Miami Beach is synonymous with a posh nightlife scene clad in velvet ropes, bling and C-notes galore. But, where to go when you need a night off from the club scene? Washington Avenue is home to SoBe’s newest concept: the upscale dive bar. Casual or ...
Unlike Floridians or Californians, most New Yorkers rarely get the chance to set foot on a boat, let alone consume a cocktail while on board. With the exception of the ferry over to Staten Island or a trip out to the Hamptons, the closest most New Yorkers ...
Its size, energy and diversity make New York the greatest cities in the world. It can be easy to lose yourself in the city. But don't get lost, and don't follow your tired old guidebook. Take our advice and head to some of the coolest places the city has to ...
Winter Music Conference 25 is finally here! With (unofficial) events running from Monday, March 22 through Sunday, March 28, there’s no doubt we’re about to embark on the biggest electronic music fest in the world. Learning how to perfect your craft on ...