Whether Christmas brings you warm fuzzy feelings of joy or hair-pulling levels of stress that needs to be numbed, no one could be blamed for enjoying a holiday tipple. But some of the most classic yuletide drinks are a bit naughtier — and nicer — than others, according to Amy Shapiro, a New York City-based registered dietitian … Read more
When the West Village speakeasy Employees Only opened two decades ago on Hudson Street, a flood of stars poured in, wanting VIP treatment. But that’s not the bar’s M.O. Months after the splashy watering hole opened, Madonna’s handlers tried to clear out the place so the singer and her crew could imbibe in private. “We … Read more
No thanks! Psst, you don’t have to go into feast mode just because it’s Thanksgiving. It’s possible to enjoy the indulgent holiday without feeling overstuffed. Stephanie Schiff, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Northwell Huntington Hospital, said that what and when you eat makes all the difference on Thanksgiving. Start your Thanksgiving with a salad to … Read more
Think before you drink. Lapping up hard liquor before sitting down to enjoy a meal could destroy the dinner, one expert asserts. “The more you drink, the more you dull your senses,” Alex Ring, the Michelin Guide Chicago 2023 sommelier award winner and wine director at Chicago restaurants Sepia and Proxi, told HuffPost. “The more … Read more
Cocktail culture in NYC just got elevated. In a city where lackluster rooftop bars are a dime a dozen, one of the country’s preeminent mixologists — who professed to once serving the late Patrick Swayze “the best Cosmo” he’d ever had — is bringing his award-winning craft to the Big Apple’s most civilized new piece of top-level … Read more
A woman has been left stunned after she went out to dinner with friends and discovered she was charged for the bartender to shake her drink. The woman, who goes by @blondeswhoeat on social media, went out to dinner in Dallas, Texas, and saw a “prep” charge on her bill. “Normally I don’t look at bills, I’m … Read more
Heart racing, head pounding and dread building? “Hangxiety,” or the “beer blues,” is the one-two punch of anxiety and the physical consequences of alcohol, an awful unease that creeps in alongside the sobering light of day. Neuropsychopharmacologist David Nutt, who specializes in alcohol’s effects on the brain at Imperial College London, recently told National Geographic, “Almost … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m part of a group of four girlfriends. We gather for all of our birthdays and treat the birthday girl to dinner at a restaurant of her choice. However, one girl in the group orders several expensive cocktails, and the bill comes out to be a fortune. She seems to have no regard … Read more
The Honey Deuce has left the stadium. For years, the cocktail — made with Grey Goose vodka, lemonade and raspberry liqueur, and garnished with honeydew melon balls — has been a hugely popular fixture at the US Open. Last year, 450,000 of the $22 drinks were sold at the tournament, which kicks off Monday at … Read more
Times Square is about to be shaken, not stirred. The historic Knickerbocker Hotel is paying a year-long tribute to the iconic cocktail with martini ice cream, a martini rooftop garden,“martinis on demand” and “masterclasses” on the mixed drink. The “Year of the Martini” comes almost a century after legendary Italian mixologist Martini de Arma di … Read more
Amateur mixologists are unknowingly concocting a “microbe-brew.” Doctors are warning against TikTok’s uber-viral “sink drink” trend because it could be a recipe for a bacterial infection. For the uninitiated, this DIY booze technique involves MacGyvering a variety of beverages from sangria to horchata in the kitchen — or even bathroom — sink, as seen in … Read more
North Carolina residents can, once again, order cocktails to go. On Monday, Gov. Roy Cooper signed SB 527 into law, which permanently reinstated cocktails to-go, a move that will allow restaurants and distilleries in the state to boost their revenue streams. The law will also effectively lower the tax rate for spirits ready-to-drink cocktails and permit alcohol sales … Read more
Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city. What’s making our luxury list this week? A new eaterie at Bergdorf Goodman, a West Village store … Read more
She’s no friend of store-bought blends. Pre-made smoothies and cocktails as well as frozen foods should be avoided if you’re trying to shed pounds, a Georgia women’s weight loss coach claims. “These foods I’m seeing eaten in excess, not moderation, which can make weight loss really difficult,” Jenna Rizzo said in a Monday TikTok that has … Read more
This summer’s “It” meal might just be the new “girl dinner.” Comprised of chic cult classics — a Caesar salad, order of french fries and dirty martini — the holy trinity of summer noshing has taken the internet, and local eateries, by storm. The trifecta, dubbed a “NYC happy meal,” has been touted by a bevy of … Read more
They’re really shaking up the martini. Some of the buzziest drinks in New York City are savory riffs on the classic cocktail and taste like garlic bread or caprese salad. By comparison, the standard dirty martini seems tame. “There’s definitely an interest in savory flavors, more so than I’ve ever seen in my years in … Read more
As the mercury rises, so does our thirst for fierce and fiery cocktails. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or sinking your toes into the sand, you need a drink with a kick. Look no further than the spicy margarita. It’s a cocktail that’s both easy to make — combine ingredients into a shaker and … Read more
This summer, the team behind Mavericks in Montauk is taking over the space that used to be Cyril’s Fish House — and trying to fill a void that has been left since May 2016, when the legendary spot closed. Many longtime locals and regulars still recount the afternoons they spent at Cyril’s Fish House, a … Read more
Two of the world’s greatest bars are hitting the high seas! Lucky passengers aboard the MSC Cruise ships, the Euribia and the World Europa, will enjoy exclusive pop-up bar activations from Barcelona’s finest cocktail destinations. The Euribia is hosting SIPS (No. 1 in the World’s 50 Best Bars, 2023) as it sails the North Sea, while the World Europa hosts Paradiso (No. 1, … Read more
Although I’ve been a booze hound since puberty, here’s something I was today years old when I learned: An aperitif is a drink designed to stimulate the appetite. The word aperitif is French, you can tell by the smugness and vowel count. Known in Italy as an “aperitivo,” both words trace to the Latin “aperire,” … Read more