A four-hour wait and a pricey fast-pass lane aren’t just for Magic Kingdom anymore — it’s the new Saturday night at the Jersey Shore. Divey but beloved beach town bars such as The Parker House, Osprey, Jenks and D’Jais, once flooded by locals wanting to slug back a beer while listening to a cover band’s … Read more
Stop, in the name of love. NYC’s digital dating-weary singles are increasingly leaning on Big Apple bars to help them facilitate conversations with strangers — there’s a reason why every watering hole from the West Village to Williamsburg seems to suddenly be hosting “love science experiments” or handing out “intention bracelets” at the door. But this … Read more
The forecast calls for a dry Fourth of July in the Hamptons, at least for young partygoers. As in New York City and beyond, young people are shunning bottle service, with local proprietors scrambling to come up with suitable food and drink alternatives. Bagatelle Restaurant Group CEO Aymeric Clemente has seen that first hand. “Back … Read more
We’re all for a good couch session watching the Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks, but America’s 250th birthday merits something a bit more special than PJs and popcorn, no? Here, the best events in and near NYC to celebrate Independence Day. Raise the roof in Union Square. W New York – Union Square Cheers to … Read more
This Fourth of July, patriots can raise their glasses to the nation’s 250th birthday with a pub crawl retracing the actual steps of George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, Samuel Adams, John Hancock and John Jay and other Founding Fathers. Emmy Award-winning TV travel host Darley Newman visited sites in the original 13 colonies with a … Read more
On New York City’s nightlife scene, sex is always on the menu. While the concrete jungle may not be the ideal hunting ground for finding true love, it is, apparently, the perfect place for a random roll in the hay, per a trending list of “Best bars to get laid at in NYC by neighborhood.” The … Read more
On Monday night in Hollywood, over 200 fans packed into a sports bar to scream, gasp and collectively lose their minds — over a group of swimsuit-clad singles flirting and making out on a tropical island in Fiji. The occasion was the kickoff of “Casa Amor,” arguably the most anticipated twist of the season on … Read more
Attorneys for comedian Carlos Mencia are demanding his immediate release from jail, blasting what they describe as an “absurd show of force” after the comic was arrested in a sweeping tax fraud case unveiled by prosecutors as the debut bust for a new Los Angeles business crime unit. The emergency motion, filed in the Van … Read more
There’s no denying that today’s dating scene is wild. As fed-up singles swipe endlessly on dating apps or hire pricey matchmakers to find their happily ever after, it’s fair to say that the days of meeting a potential suitor at a bar are long gone. Two eager single women took to social media, validating that … Read more
Looking to party like an NBA star? Good luck. The confetti had barely settled after Thursday’s Knicks championship parade when the celebration moved behind some of Manhattan’s most exclusive doors. Fresh off their historic title run, the Knicks celebrated at a mix of invitation-only supper clubs, celebrity-filled private social clubs and restaurants so exclusive that … Read more
A Los Angeles wine spot with “no actual bar” and an Orange County sports tavern packed with TVs, trivia and scorching salsa have been crowned among the best bars in America. Esquire named Stir Crazy in Los Angeles and Kelly’s Korner Tavern in Placentia to its 2026 list, giving California two spots on the magazine’s … Read more
San Francisco’s old-school nightlife scene is in for a shakeup — this time in the heart of the Mission. The Make Out Room and Latin American Club, two longtime 22nd Street bars that have hosted generations of drinkers, musicians and Mission regulars, have been put up for sale by longtime owner Martin Rapalski, according to SFGate. … Read more
One of Santa Monica’s most legendary nightlife institutions has officially returned from the dead. Circle Bar, the dimly lit Main Street haunt that reportedly served everyone from rock icon, Jim Morrison, to pioneering author, Truman Capote, finally reopened a few weeks back after nearly three years of sitting dark. Circle Bar’s comeback arrives as Santa … Read more
It’s around the World in 80 bars. With the FIFA World Cup kicking off on Thursday, June 11, soccer mania has reached a fever pitch. For the first time in three decades, US football fanatics won’t have to travel far to catch the action. America is co-hosting the global tournament alongside Mexico and Canada, with … Read more
New York City’s luxury proprietors have come up with some jaw-dropping options for people who really want to splash out on the World Cup. A special booking for six people for six days at the posh Mark Hotel on the Upper East Side comes with a penthouse suite, access to a private roof – and … Read more
Each year, the eastern end of Long Island gets louder and livelier with new bars, clubs and even speakeasies. This summer, the scene promises to sizzle with a series of openings that offer different levels of fun. If martinis and mahjong are your dream night out, we know just the place. You’d rather guzzle magnums … Read more
Boston wears its history proudly all year round, but this summer it will be sailing into new territory. For six days this July, timed to coincide with the America 250 semiquincentennial celebrations, Sail Boston — known to locals as “the Tall Ships”— will transform Boston Harbor into a floating spectacle of towering masts, billowing sails … Read more
No trip to Japan is complete without a stay in Kyoto, Nippon’s niftiest nexus of sacred sites. But drawing millions of visitors each year has also made Kyoto an emblem of overtourism. During cherry blossom high season, the competition for a top hotel reservation can be fierce. That’s why you should ditch the beaten-path brands … Read more
These are New York’s premier Knick-elodeons. After sweeping the 76ers in a stunning shutout, the Knicks are headed to the Eastern Conference finals, earning a shot at their first NBA title in over half a century. En route to this historic milestone, the blue and orange ballers notably won seven playoff games in a row, … Read more
We’re ice Tea Partyers. When it comes to mixed drinks, Americans like them red white and boozy. A recent ranking of each state’s favorite cocktails found that the highly alcoholic Long Island Ice Tea was the US’ mixed drink of choice while New York — somewhat ironically — preferred a Spicy Margarita. “The Long Island … Read more