If you're looking for love in NYC - or even just someone to share a cab with - you're not alone. The city is filled with fellow singles looking to meet someone on a night out. So where are they exactly? We've compiled our list of our 5 favorite singles bars, so you can snuggle up this winter with someone special.
Spitzer’s Corner
It’s like your friendly corner bar – only way better. Instead of the regular three or four beers on tap, Spitzer’s has over 40, and that’s not including the 40 other international offerings. The space is filled with long, communal wooden tables and is pleasantly crowded, which makes it really easy to sidle up to that cutie next to you and make an intro.
101 Rivington St, Manhattan; 212-228-0027
The Jane Hotel Bar and Ballroom
For a dash of old-world charm, head to the Jane Hotel, which gives you the feeling you’ve stepped back into a Victorian-era mystery novel. Grab a drink and lounge on the velvet loveseats underneath sparkling crystal chandeliers. Then head to the expansive ballroom floor for some of the best dancing in the city. Be warned: the door policy here is tight, so pull out all the stops and look your best.
113 Jane St, Manhattan; 212-924-6700
Barcade
It’s not your regular singles bar scene, but Barcade offers the perfect way to meet other people: engage them in an old-school video game battle. The warehouse-like loft space in Williamsburg brings in a hipster crowd, as well as those guys who’re looking for their weekly dose of vintage arcade games. Drink one of the microbrews on tap, many of them local, and challenge a rival to a duel.
388 Union Ave, Brooklyn; 718-302-6464
The Boiler Room
There are a lot of gay clubs in Chelsea, but where can you go if you just want to have a casual drink and scope out the crowd? Turn to the Boiler Room, a no-frills outfit in the East Village that promises a good time in a low-key locale. Regular patrons cite their three favorite things: a friendly crowd, a well-stocked jukebox, and unbeatable drink prices. Paying only $3.50 for well drinks means you’ll have plenty of liquid courage to approach the single you’re eyeing.
86 E 4th St, Manhattan; 212-254-7536
Pianos
Music lovers flock to the Lower East Side staple for a mix of local bands and DJs. For those who just want a drink, there’s no cover to sit and chat in the front room, which used to be an old piano shop. For prime singles mingling, come here for happy hour, when the drinks are cheap and before groups descend on the bar, looking for some serious party action.
158 Ludlow St, Manhattan; 212- 505-3733
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Monday, October 31, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
New York Trivia Tuesday
The Rocky Horror Picture Show has made its name the world over as a cult classic, especially around Halloween - but it wasn't always that way. In fact, when it opened in 1975, it had poor audience turnouts in Los Angeles, and its opening in NYC was canceled. It wasn't until New York's Waverly Theater began showing the film in midnight screenings the following year that people kept showing up, and then started dressing up as well.
On what day in 1976 did Rocky Horror first play at the Waverly?
a) Valentine's Day
b) April Fool's Day
c) Halloween
d) Thanksgiving
Check back on Thursday for the answer to this week's trivia question!
On what day in 1976 did Rocky Horror first play at the Waverly?
a) Valentine's Day
b) April Fool's Day
c) Halloween
d) Thanksgiving
Check back on Thursday for the answer to this week's trivia question!
Monday, October 24, 2011
Best of New York: Halloween Events
What’s happening in NYC this Halloween weekend? From spooky movie screenings to lit parties to laugh fests, you’ll find just the right event to celebrate the scariest night of the year. Put on your costume, get our your vampire fangs, and head out to one of these Halloween hotspots.
A Haunted Hot Tub Halloween
Hilarious duo Kristen Schaal (You’ve seen her on Flight of the Conchords) and Kurt Braunohler regularly host this comedy night at Littlefield, but for their Halloween edition they’re bringing along some special friends, including John Darnielle, lead singer of indie favorite The Mountain Goats. There are a lot of guests still to be announced, so you can expect a lot of tricks (and maybe some treats) up their sleeves.
Saturday, Oct 29, 8:30 p.m.
Littlefield NYC, 622 Degraw St, Brooklyn.
www.littlefieldnyc.com
Dances of Vice: Beyond the Veil
Part murder mystery game, part performance art, part crazy dance party, this is sure to be an unforgettable night. Join other revelers underneath the vaulted ceiling of Riverside Church, where a Victorian murder mystery is taking place. Interact with the players, dance to Brian Carpenter’s Ghost Train Orchestra, and enjoy what is sure to be a spectacle in a gorgeously spooky setting.
Saturday, Oct 29, 8 p.m.
Riverside Church, 490 Riverside Dr, Manhattan
www.dancesofvice.com
Labyrinth Sing-Along
Watching The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Halloween has been done. Instead, head over to the 92 Street Y for another cult classic from a decade later. Sing along with Jennifer Connelly, David Bowie, the Muppets, and David Bowie’s hair as you relive some of the movie magic. A beer comes with the ticket price, and might get you in the mood to join the costume contest after the show.
Friday, Oct 28, 10:15 p.m.
92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Ave, Manhattan.
www.92y.org
The Housing Works Horror
For those looking for some literary frights, join Housing Works and Granta, king of the lit mags, for a reading from Granta’s latest issue, special spooky food and drinks, and trick-or-treat bags filled with bookish goodies. Points if you come in a literary costume; extra points if it’s so obscure, no one else can guess what it is.
Monday, Oct 31, 7 p.m.
Housing Works Bookstore Café, 126 Crosby St, Manhattan
Procession of the Ghouls
There’s a crypt downstairs in St. John the Divine, so you can bet it’s packed with ghosts on Halloween night. Watch a procession of the spooky specters, then enjoy the gothic surroundings of the cathedral while watching the original Phantom of the Opera, complete with accompaniment from the Grand Organ. Don’t be scared if a ghoul sneaks up behind you while you’re staring at the screen; they’ll be lurking in the shadows all night.
Friday, Oct 28, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave, Manhattan
www.stjohndivine.org
A Haunted Hot Tub HalloweenHilarious duo Kristen Schaal (You’ve seen her on Flight of the Conchords) and Kurt Braunohler regularly host this comedy night at Littlefield, but for their Halloween edition they’re bringing along some special friends, including John Darnielle, lead singer of indie favorite The Mountain Goats. There are a lot of guests still to be announced, so you can expect a lot of tricks (and maybe some treats) up their sleeves.
Saturday, Oct 29, 8:30 p.m.
Littlefield NYC, 622 Degraw St, Brooklyn.
www.littlefieldnyc.com
Dances of Vice: Beyond the Veil
Part murder mystery game, part performance art, part crazy dance party, this is sure to be an unforgettable night. Join other revelers underneath the vaulted ceiling of Riverside Church, where a Victorian murder mystery is taking place. Interact with the players, dance to Brian Carpenter’s Ghost Train Orchestra, and enjoy what is sure to be a spectacle in a gorgeously spooky setting.
Saturday, Oct 29, 8 p.m.
Riverside Church, 490 Riverside Dr, Manhattan
www.dancesofvice.com
Labyrinth Sing-Along
Watching The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Halloween has been done. Instead, head over to the 92 Street Y for another cult classic from a decade later. Sing along with Jennifer Connelly, David Bowie, the Muppets, and David Bowie’s hair as you relive some of the movie magic. A beer comes with the ticket price, and might get you in the mood to join the costume contest after the show.
Friday, Oct 28, 10:15 p.m.
92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Ave, Manhattan.
www.92y.org
The Housing Works Horror
For those looking for some literary frights, join Housing Works and Granta, king of the lit mags, for a reading from Granta’s latest issue, special spooky food and drinks, and trick-or-treat bags filled with bookish goodies. Points if you come in a literary costume; extra points if it’s so obscure, no one else can guess what it is.
Monday, Oct 31, 7 p.m.
Housing Works Bookstore Café, 126 Crosby St, Manhattan
Procession of the Ghouls
There’s a crypt downstairs in St. John the Divine, so you can bet it’s packed with ghosts on Halloween night. Watch a procession of the spooky specters, then enjoy the gothic surroundings of the cathedral while watching the original Phantom of the Opera, complete with accompaniment from the Grand Organ. Don’t be scared if a ghoul sneaks up behind you while you’re staring at the screen; they’ll be lurking in the shadows all night.
Friday, Oct 28, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave, Manhattan
www.stjohndivine.org
Thursday, October 20, 2011
What famous ghost story writer's first book was a history of NYC?
And the answer is ...
b) Washington Irving
Irving has become famous for his stories set further upstate, including the Halloween classic The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. But he was born right here in the city, on what is now called Irving Place, and hist first major work was A History of New York, a satire of local politics. What's more, Irving even coined the term "Gotham" (or "Goat's Town") as a nickname for NYC, which first appeared in his writings in 1807.
b) Washington Irving
Irving has become famous for his stories set further upstate, including the Halloween classic The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. But he was born right here in the city, on what is now called Irving Place, and hist first major work was A History of New York, a satire of local politics. What's more, Irving even coined the term "Gotham" (or "Goat's Town") as a nickname for NYC, which first appeared in his writings in 1807.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
New York Trivia Tuesday
Among the thousands of famous writers who have called New York home are some of the spookiest. Some of the most bone-chilling stories in literature had authors who lived in NYC, from The Legend of Sleepy Hollow to The Turn of the Screw. But only one author known for his ghost stories was first famous for writing a history of New York. Who was it?
a) Edgar Allan Poe
b) Washington Irving
c) Henry James
d) Edith Wharton
Check back on Thursday for the answer to this week's trivia question!
Monday, October 17, 2011
Best of New York: Cheesecake
New York cheesecake is one of the city’s most iconic indulgences. Distinct because of its use of heavy cream and cream cheese, it can be light and fluffy or dense and luxurious. It all depends on where you get it – so here are our favorite five places for a slice.
Junior’s
Ask anyone about New York style cheesecake, and they will probably mention Junior’s. Started as a family diner in Brooklyn over 60 years ago, it now serves its most famous cake in four different locations around the boroughs. Fairly dense, with a very cream-cheese taste and texture, it’s what many people think of when they think cheesecake. It even has an official celebration: In 1982, Governor Mario Cuomo declared May 27th to be Junior’s Restaurant Day.
Two Little Red Hens
Less well-known than Junior’s, Two Little Red Hens might have the biggest name among NYC foodies. That’s because, since it opened in the early ‘90s, it has been winning cheesecake taste tests non-stop, beating city staples like Junior’s. Not too dense but not too fluffy, it is perfectly satisfying and looks beautiful, with a golden brown top. It’s a cake you can take home to mom.
Eileen’s
For those who prefer their cheesecake light and fluffy, rather than rich and dense, Eileen’s Special Cheesecake is where to go. Compared to the other bakeries on this list, Eileen’s are huge and homey-looking, without the clean edges of many cheesecakes. The crust is buttery and thick, while the cake itself practically floats on your tongue.
Mona Lisa Pastry Shop
Take the train out to Bensonhurst for some true Brooklyn cheesecake. Mona Lisa puts Junior’s to shame, at least in terms of longevity; it’s been here for nearly a century. Everything here is done the Italian way, and you can tell just by watching the cheesecakes cook; they’re all baked in the original coal-fired brick oven, just like a pizza. The result is a custardy, orange-scented cake that has one of the most delicious crusts around.
WD-50
Okay, so this isn’t your typical New York cheesecake, but it is an experience that is unique to New York. Wylie Dufrene’s new classic restaurant aims to transform your traditional flavors into something magical. His take on cheesecake pairs tiny bites of Manchego cheese and familiar graham cracker with foamed pineapple and thyme. It’s often heralded as the best dishes on the menu, and one of the best desserts in the city.
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