Why Aperitivo Is Having a New York Moment
More than a pre-dinner drink, aperitivo is an Italian ritual built around transition, conversation and the pleasure of letting the evening unfold slowly.
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What Makes a Great Bar Room
I have been thinking about this question a lot lately. Not academically — but in the way you think about something when you’ve been spending more time in good rooms than usual, noticing what works and what doesn’t, what makes you want to stay and what makes you reach for your coat after one drink. […]
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How a Greek Girl Celebrates March 25th in New York City
Some holidays you observe. Some you feel in your body before you even remember the date. March 25th is the second kind for me. I am Greek. Not Greek-American in the hyphenated, third-generation, “my great-grandmother was from Athens” kind of way — Greek in the way that means summers that stretched into September, a grandfather’s […]
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NYC Cocktail Culture & Exceptional Cocktail Bar Menus
Do not make this mistake: cocktail culture is not the same as bar culture. In New York City, cocktails are taken seriously—almost reverently. This isn’t about a bartender pouring drinks; it’s about a mixologist crafting a potion. Cocktails have evolved into a form of experimentation—precise, nuanced, and often unexpected. They’re built thoughtfully, tested obsessively, and […]
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Golden Hof NYC — Worth the Hype? Viral Honey Butter Pancakes & More
Golden Hof NYC Korean-American pub interior near Rockefeller Center
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Easy & Festive Holiday Cookie Recipes
Nothing better than baking during the holiday season, especially this one when we have plenty of time to spend indoors. These cookie recipes are pretty fast, festive, delicious, and even make great homemade gifts. It all begins with relatively basic dough recipes, and then just adding a few touches to elevate the cookies and make […]
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