Croxley Ales - 28 Avenue B, Manhattan
I know that it is Monday, and you probably aren’t too inclined to head out after work today. However, let me remind you, that over the course of your life, you may go through over 4,000 Mondays! Do you really want to spend the majority of them doing nothing? Of course not! So call your friends, rein in your co-workers, and head out after work to make the best of this Monday, and every Monday hereafter! Read the rest of this entry »
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Today already looks as if it’s going to start off better than yesterday, so why not take advantage of it and celebrate a break (no matter how brief it is) from all of the snowfall? There’s plenty going on this evening and tonight; so without further adieu, here is the Nightlife Rundown for Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Read the rest of this entry »
Monday’s aren’t so bad when you don’t have to go to work, huh? Hopefully, you’re taking advantage of it already. However, if you need some tips and ideas on where to go later on tonight, here are a couple of weekly Monday night events that should help cap what I hope has already been an entertaining three-day weekend. Read the rest of this entry »
A good sports bar is like a good man—they’re both hard to find—especially in New York City. But once you find that special one, don’t ever let it go. Fortunately for me, I have found three spots in Manhattan where I can get my daily sports fix on. So try one or try them all, either way, I am sure I will see you there—preferably afterwork and during a sporting event!
Blondies – 212 W. 79th Street, New York, NY
Don’t be fooled by the meager exterior, as Blondies is one of the best sports bars in all of New York City. There are two locations, but most would agree that the one located on the Upper Westside is the better of the two. It’s a casual spot, where you can find bankers, lawyers, actors and just about any profession there is. But no matter who you are, no one is immune to the sheer enthusiasm that overcomes this place whenever a Yankees, Knicks, Giants or Jets game comes on—even if you’re not a fan of either team. And while the place can get rambunctious during games, the lull moments are full of patrons having private conversations among those who accompanied them, so you don’t have to worry about the drunk sports fanatic bothering you all night. As for the food, I’ve never heard a complaint. The all-you-can-eat Buffalo wings on Monday nights go well with their wafer fries and incredibly strong cocktails. And the wait staff is tremendous, offering service so pleasant, you’ll forget you’re at a sports bar.
Reservoir – 70 University Place, New York, NY
Look, I’ll be the first to admit it…the wait staff here…not so good. So why am I recommending it? Because the atmosphere is so great, that some things just have to be ignored. Besides, the bartenders at Reservoir tend to be extremely kind, so just avoid getting a sit-down table, get everything from the bar, and you’ll be fine. So why is this place so special? They love sports! Don’t get me wrong, there are several places in New York City where you can find a healthy sports-watching audience, but it’s hard to find one in Manhattan that lives and dies with every pitch, play and pass. It’s amazing how into the games these patrons get, and yet I very rarely see the same faces. Yes, it is Pittsburgh Steelers territory, but even if you’re not a Steelers fan, antagonizing the other patrons is just as fun. And you would think that Reservoir’s location in NYU land would leave it subjected to crowds of students, but on the contrary, this bar tends to relegate itself to a mid-20’s crowd for the grown-up in all of us. So if you’re really into sports, and you’re looking for a place where you can let go of your social inhibitions, Reservoir s the place to be. And by the way, the food is great and cheap too!
Brother Jimmy’s – Multiple Locations Across New York City
There are several Brother Jimmy’s locations across the Manhattan area, and with each of them having their own personality, you can’t really say that one is better than the other. However, there is a certain aura about all of them that is representative of the Brother Jimmy’s brand, and that is that they all are as fun as hell! Go to the Brother Jimmy’s on the Upper West Side, and you’ll come across a clientele that doesn’t know when to say when—especially when they’re drinking out of fish bowl! Head over to the Murray Hill location, and you can enjoy al fresco dining just like any other midtown restaurant. Check out the original Brother Jimmy’s on 2nd Avenue and enjoy one of the most awe-inspiring Ladies Nights there is in New York City. Try any of the Brother Jimmy’s locations on Mondays for Rib Tips and Hot Wings Night—a combination that just shouldn’t be missed. As for watching sports, you won’t find a better Monday Night Football crowd anywhere else, and if you’re a big NBA fan, check out the Eight Avenue location.
