22 Peck Slip – South Street Seaport Bar/Restaurant, Local Hangout, Outdoor Drinking Jen did a prior write up on Meade’s, but this article has more to do with what happened during and after hurricane Sandy. The Seaport was one of, if not the worst hit areas of Manhattan. We moved to the … Continue reading
Dumbo, Brooklyn http://www.dumboartsfestival.com We’ve been attending the Dumbo Arts Festival for a few years and generally enjoy a full day there. But for the past two years we’ve noticed a steep decline in the quality of the ‘Open Studio’ art. There are plenty of other things to check out, but … Continue reading
83 Pearl St – Financial District Mexican, Bar/Restaurant http://www.maddogandbeans.com While I’d never recommend Mad Dog & Beans for a meal, it is a nice bar on Stone Street. This time I had something I’d reorder – Mexican Grilled Corn on the Cob 2/$5. The pinto beans and refried blk beans … Continue reading
Pub, Sports Bar, Local Hangout, Sidewalk Seating http://blindpignyc.com/home.html 233 East 14th Street – Union Square/Grammercy Blind Pig got its name from the slang used for a bar during prohibition. Its decor mimics that speakeasy vibe with worn wood booths and exposed brick, but the similarities end there. This bar has … Continue reading
We first heard of Eight Mile Creek because we lived above the only New Zealand bar in NYC. This is one of a handful of Australian bars. Mostly, we’ve only had drinks there. I’ve even dug up some old shots which I’ve included. For sure the interior space is very … Continue reading
