Hot dogs are so hot right now: NYC invaded by bizarre new wiener cocktails, franken-sculpture

Hot dogs are so hot right now: NYC invaded by bizarre new wiener cocktails, franken-sculpture

Hot dogs have never been hotter. Indeed, these tube-iquitous treats certainly seem to be in everything in New York City nowadays from ice cream to churros and even streets — a so-called “toxically masculine” 65-foot wiener installment was erected in Times Square last month. As folks begin to relish the frankfurter phenomenon, newly-opened Williamsburg rooftop … Read more

Your go-to drink may be the most popular cocktail in NYC — and the US: study

Your go-to drink may be the most popular cocktail in NYC — and the US: study

The No. 1 cocktail choice among New Yorkers is not the Manhattan or even the Long Island Iced Tea — it’s the vodka martini, a new study reveals. Margaritas were the second choice, and mojitos third, in the Big Apple, according to Google trend data collected by Casino.ca. There were a whopping 173,000 online searches … Read more

See Paul McCartney’s photos, get your plant fix at Terrain and other NYC events this week

See Paul McCartney’s photos, get your plant fix at Terrain and other NYC events this week

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. 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.  … Read more

I worked cruises for years — here are 6 things I’d never do on ships

I worked cruises for years — here are 6 things I’d never do on ships

Knot on her watch! Tammy Barr, who says she worked on cruises for three years, reveals in a new Insider essay the six things she’d never do on board. Barr’s nauti list includes shelling out for dining upgrades or a drink package; touching certain surfaces with bare hands; wearing a room key as a necklace; … Read more

Wedding guests unleash on cost-cutting couples who skimp on food and booze to save money

Wedding guests unleash on cost-cutting couples who skimp on food and booze to save money

Weddings are supposed to be a happy blur of expensive flowers, white taffeta gowns and top-shelf liquor on the open bar. Right? Well, a shocking number of nuptial attendees are needling their hosts on a lively Reddit thread that spills the champagne on some of the most embarrassingly cheap functions they’ve attended. Sure, wedding guests … Read more

NYC hotspot turns into literal hole in the wall with ‘wine window’ to tap booze-to-go demand

NYC hotspot turns into literal hole in the wall with ‘wine window’ to tap booze-to-go demand

A popular New York City restaurant is turning into a literal hole in the wall – serving Merlots, Syrahs and other vintages through a booze-to-go “wine window,” Side Dish has learned. Please Tell Me More owners Eric Griego and Austin Woolridge have dusted off the centuries-old wine window concept as a way to increase revenue … Read more

Collagen cocktails are all the rage — but health experts are giving mixed reviews

Collagen cocktails are all the rage — but health experts are giving mixed reviews

Forget protein shakes — collagen cocktails have come into fashion with the promise of younger-looking skin. But some health experts and bartenders are bad-mouthing the tipsy trend, claiming that alcohol negates the effects of collagen — and the drinks don’t even taste that good. “Alcohol can dehydrate the body, including the skin, which is contrary … Read more

Drink expert reveals how much you should tip a bartender — but will people actually do it?

Drink expert reveals how much you should tip a bartender — but will people actually do it?

If cocktails weren’t already expensive enough, an expert asserts that people should always tip for their alcoholic beverages at the bar. Kat Kinsman, an executive features editor at Food and Wine, practices tipping two bucks per drink when she goes out, encouraging others to tip their bartenders, who curate a drink that sets the tone … Read more

Does the ‘sleepy girl mocktail’ really give you the best night’s rest of your life? Here’s what experts say

Does the ‘sleepy girl mocktail’ really give you the best night’s rest of your life? Here’s what experts say

A viral trend is suggesting that with only three ingredients, people may be able to have the best sleep of their lives. “Sleepy girl mocktail” recipes have taken over TikTok with over 57.8 million hashtag views. But does the drink actually work? “Generally, ‘sleepy girl mocktails’ are mocktails designed to promote relaxation and sleep,” Dr. … Read more

 Inspired by Robert De Niro, New Yorkers are begging for martinis to go: ‘Every hour seems to be martini hour’

 Inspired by Robert De Niro, New Yorkers are begging for martinis to go: ‘Every hour seems to be martini hour’

They’ll have one for the road. New York night owls are begging to take their martinis to-go, and bars and restaurants are catering to the demand with covert paper cups, specials for in-the-know customers and even hotel martini carts. “It’s a friends and family to-go deal. It’s not on the menu. We don’t do delivery,” … Read more

I’m a dietitian — here are my 4 easy ‘food rules’ to lose weight in 2024

I’m a dietitian — here are my 4 easy ‘food rules’ to lose weight in 2024

Just go 4 it — an Australian dietitian is sharing the four “food rules” to follow in 2024 to lose weight. Susie Burrell, author of “The 30-Day Reset Plan,” swears by these four guidelines: limit sweets to once a day, avoid fried food, abstain from alcohol until Thursday, and indulge in only one coffee with … Read more

Want to impress your holiday guest? These four items leave the best impression: poll

Want to impress your holiday guest? These four items leave the best impression: poll

The average American has four things in their home only used for impressing guests, according to new research. A recent survey of 2,000 U.S. adults aged 21 and older looked at what parts of the home respondents would show off to others and found that part of what makes a home feel fancy is architectural … Read more

How to make the viral snow globe cocktail in 4 steps: ‘Totally worth the hype’

How to make the viral snow globe cocktail in 4 steps: ‘Totally worth the hype’

What a tree-mendous way to celebrate the holidays. Food stylist Meg Quinn is sharing her viral snow globe cocktail recipe that some fans are calling “very cool.” The four-step cocktail requires a freezer-safe glass, a sprig of rosemary, water and at least a few hours freezing time. “The viral snow globe cocktail is totally worth … Read more

Bartenders spill which drinks they’d never order — and why draft beer is disgusting

Bartenders spill which drinks they’d never order — and why draft beer is disgusting

You may want to think twice about grabbing a pint at your local dive. Bartenders have revealed the alcoholic beverages they wouldn’t dare order themselves, from draft beer to margaritas. Daniel Yeom, the general manager of Santa Monica-based Esters Wine Shop & Bar, is wary of on-tap beer or a glass of wine at a … Read more

You’d have to drink this much Champagne and other alcohol to gain 1 pound, says influencer

You’d have to drink this much Champagne and other alcohol to gain 1 pound, says influencer

‘Tis the season eat, drink and be merry — and a fitness influencer says yule be able to pound all this liquor down without gaining a pound.  Making spirits bright by adding a couple of ice cubes and a fruity garnish is a cherished pastime for folks who like to toast to the holidays.  But for merrymakers … Read more

I accidentally ordered a $2,000 drink on New Years — my husband left me at the bar

I accidentally ordered a ,000 drink on New Years — my husband left me at the bar

A woman has revealed her husband walked off, leaving her to deal with the fallout, after she accidentally ordered a cocktail that had a price tag of over two thousand dollars. Lynsey took to social media to reveal she, her husband and her sister had been staying at a five-star hotel in London for New … Read more

Absolut, Kahlúa release espresso martini perfume for $105

Absolut, Kahlúa release espresso martini perfume for 5

Espresso martini fans will have the ability to wear the scent of the popular cocktail. That will happen thanks to a new espresso martini-inspired fragrance, Blend No. 83, from Pernod Ricard’s vodka brand Absolut and coffee liqueur brand Kahlúa. The two teamed up with Imaginary Authors perfumery to make it, according to subsidiary Pernod Ricard … Read more

Absolut Vodka, Coca-Cola create new cocktail in a can

Absolut Vodka, Coca-Cola create new cocktail in a can

LONDON— Absolut Vodka and lemonade drinkers will soon be able to sip their preferred cocktail from a can, after drinks makers Pernod Ricard and Coca-Cola agreed to a pre-mixed version made from the spirit combined with Sprite. France’s Pernod and Coke said on Monday the Absolut & Sprite canned cocktail will be launched in select European markets, … Read more

What liqueur are you based on your zodiac sign?

What liqueur are you based on your zodiac sign?

‘Tis the season of schnapps and cordials my friends. National Liqueur Day arrives on October 16 and with it the call to raise a glass and outstretch a pinkie. Not without irony, October 16 is also the birthday of fabled drunk, beloved author, apex Libra and tippler til the end, Mr. Oscar Wilde. The word “liqueur” … Read more

The latest beauty trend comes with a twist: ‘Martini makeup’

The latest beauty trend comes with a twist: ‘Martini makeup’

Some like it shaken, not stirred. Some like it dirty. No matter what, this makeup fad is neat. Setting the bar high with bold shadows, look-at-me lip colors and shimmering shades, beauty buffs are binging out on the #MartiniMakeup trend. And social media’s drinking it all in.  “Martini makeup is a thing now,” announced NYC makeup … Read more