The force was not with this ill-prepared excursionist. An avid Disney fan was left baffled after being barred from buying an adult beverage at a popular theme park drinkery — apparently running afoul of a little-known US law. The Canadian traveler arrived at Oga’s Cantina inside Galaxy’s Edge, the Star Wars-themed section of Disneyland in Anaheim, … Read more
New York’s nightlife always has flair — but these five boozy, buzzy haunts are taking cool, quirky and strange to new heights. From a Bedford-Stuy dive where turtles race for glory to a Melville-inspired whaling tavern in Fidi where the cocktails are as literary as they are lethal — the city’s bar scene is definitely … Read more
That’s one glam gulp. Flashing cash is a way of life in The Hamptons, but there’s a new, over-the-top way to show off your wealth this summer — by sipping on an $8,000 martini dripping with diamonds. Luxe libation lovers not looking to hide their shine are heading to Sag Harbor’s DOPO La Spiaggia to try … Read more
This summer, the real villa isn’t in Fiji — it’s in a Brooklyn brownstone, a Midtown sports bar and a West Village comedy club. Love Island USA, which premiered its new season June 11 on Peacock, has officially taken over New York City nightlife. Fans across the boroughs are ditching the couch for themed cocktails, … Read more
Talk about a chilling effect. As summer officially kicks off and an oppressive heat wave threatens to melt the Northeast, New Yorkers will be venturing to rooftop lounges and chic watering holes to cool down, but with icy flair. Big Apple bars are happy to pay extra to have crystal-clear ice delivered to their doors … Read more
If you’re ever at a bar wondering if someone is Gen Z or a millennial, just keep tabs on how they pay for their drinks. Zoomers are purportedly averse to opening up bar tabs, preferring to close out and swipe their cards after every drink — no matter how many they end up having. According … Read more
Kinsey Donner thinks $18 is a “reasonable” price for a drink in the city, but honestly, she’ll really pay anything. “I’ve just accepted that drinks in New York are expensive,” the 28-year-old transplant from Virginia told The Post. She said it’s become her “new normal” after living in Manhattan for 2½ years. Despite some grumbling, … Read more
Trader Joe’s customers are in for a sweet treat. The grocery store chain is hopping on the Dubai chocolate trend, putting the pistachio-infused chocolate bars on their shelves — and the price tag for the viral sensation is on the low end. In a Reddit post, a Trader Joe’s employee revealed that the chocolate will … Read more
Swiper, no swiping. A North Carolina woman experienced what is many people’s worst fear — getting her phone stolen. Marin Blake was enjoying a night out with friends at The Rose Honky Tonk bar in Charlotte, North Carolina’s South End when someone swiped her phone away from her — something that can happen to anyone, … Read more
Regulars know the Hamptons is more than a place to hit the beach and unwind for hours by the pool. Every summer, the eastern tip of Long Island transforms into a social hot spot, a place for the world’s elite to gather, let loose and have one too many drinks somewhere fabulous. There are, of … Read more
When entering one of New York’s many cocktail cathedrals — say the King Cole or Bemelmans — it’s likely the icy, textbook martini is shaken the same way it was when your great-granddad gargled them. But if you’re starting to think “this certainly is a lot of liquor,” and “Wow, there’s a whole sidecar more … Read more
A Barstool Sports bar in Philadelphia was thrust into the spotlight on Sunday as bottle-services waitresses held up a sign that read “f—k the Jews.” The video was posted on the Instagram account of Mo Khan and the video tagged Mike Wade. It showed the sign lit up with several other men and women partying without … Read more
Cheers to NYC! North America’s 50 Best Bars of 2025 has been revealed — and it was an NYC takeover. Superbueno, a Mexican-American cocktail bar in the East Village, is little over two years old, yet it’s already achieved the title of second-best bar on the continent. Ignacio “Nacho” Jimenez, pictured holding Superbueno’s Green Mango … Read more
Forget Champagne toasts — Gen Z is raising a glass of soda instead. As wedding season heats up, younger couples are throwing tradition out the window — and tossing open bars out with it. Dry weddings and cash bars are now all the rage among Gen Z brides and grooms, who say that complaining about … Read more
The latest advice from dating experts? Take a hike! First dates that involve an activity like hiking or taking a cooking class are 25% more likely to lead to a second date than meet-ups at a bars, restaurants or cafes, matchmaking company Tawkify found. Hiking especially boasts an impressive 50% success rate, according to data … Read more
In James Joyce’s “Ulysses,” Leopold Bloom remarks that it would be a good puzzle to cross Dublin without passing a pub. Colm Quilligan, founder of the Dublin Literary Pub Crawl, doesn’t recommend even trying it. “When Americans come to town, all roads lead to Temple Bar,” said Quilligan, referring to the pub-rich area on the south … Read more
They’re really lowering the bar. A UK tavern has been ripped as “offensive” and “gross” for naming one of their drinks after the notorious date rape drug Rohypnol, as detailed in an eyebrow-raising Reddit Post. “I’m not the sort to be easily offended but maybe a pun on a date rape drug isn’t the best … Read more
They’re like “do not disturb” signs for people. Most people have been approached or hit on at the bar by garrulous boozehounds who just can’t take a hint. Fortunately, an enterprising duo in Japan has created special wristbands that allow other pub-goers to tell if they’re craving conversation or just want to sip in silence … Read more
They want butts in seats. Years after the pandemic forced movie theaters across the country to close down — sending everyone home to their streaming devices — cinema chains are struggling to figure out how to bring audiences back. And they’re looking at everything — from lifting strict anti-phone policies to raucous sing-alongs. Experts believe live events could … Read more
Somebody pour them a stiff drink. New York restaurant and bar owners are bracing for the impact of announced tariffs that could shake and stir the hospitality industry — if they even go into effect. President Donald Trump’s recent threat of 200% tariffs on all wine, Champagne and spirits from the European Union has sommeliers, … Read more