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Threesome Tollbooth

October 16, 2017by staybitter Leave a comment

“Michelle!” John calls. I’ve walked too far down the alley. I revert and join him and shake the hand of our bartender for the evening. “Hello, I’m Jesse,” the man […]

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Brooklyn, Cocktails, NYC, NYC Bars, speakeasy

Rucola

December 31, 2016by staybitter Leave a comment

Ivy hangs in the windows, filtering the light from the chilly winter sky. Stepping into the restaurant on a Friday greets me with a fully sat interior. It is small […]

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Brooklyn, Cocktails, NYC, NYC Bars, Spirits

Bar Goto

November 21, 2016by staybitter Leave a comment

“Anywhere in mind?” Lizzie texted. “Bar Goto has been on my list,” I reply. A note has hung in my office saying the bar’s name for some time. It was […]

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Cocktails, NYC, NYC Bars

Lumos

September 27, 2016by staybitter 1 Comment

“It’s a Baijiu bar,” was the recommendation. “Have you had Baijiu before?” I arrive first and wait patiently, taking in the room. It smells like sage. The question comes from […]

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Cocktails, NYC, NYC Bars, Spirits

Donna Cocktail Club

September 8, 2016by staybitter Leave a comment

Infatuation described Donna as right under the Williamsburg bridge, making it sound like an appealing stop-off for a night cap. Adorable, clean, and well thought out, upon entrance the design […]

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Brooklyn, Cocktails, NYC, NYC Bars

Death & Co.

August 26, 2016by staybitter Leave a comment

7:00pm, Monday: No fanfare surrounds this world-famous bar, just the host, leaning against the wood paneled facade. Although considered a speakeasy by some, I wouldn’t add it into that category—there’s […]

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Cocktails, NYC

June Wine Bar

August 12, 2016by staybitter Leave a comment

While I don’t venture out in downtown Brooklyn much, I have a general sense of whereabouts around Atlantic Terminal. Anything beyond that is a crap shoot. Our meeting spot is […]

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Brooklyn, Cocktails, NYC

Dante

August 12, 2016by staybitter Leave a comment

Affront the dark green facade, and original window detailing, are six cafe tables at Dante. I relax into the only vacant seat. Beside me: an argument, in French, between father […]

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Cocktails, NYC, NYC Bars

Campbell Apartment

July 14, 2016by staybitter Leave a comment

I come into the Campbell Apartment late on a Tuesday night. Still before midnight, the space’s seating is mostly full. There are only a few stools at the bar, and […]

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Cocktails, NYC, NYC Bars

Mother’s Ruin (a chronicle)

July 11, 2016by staybitter Leave a comment

Loud noises and permeate the air. A siren from an unmarked car seems unnecessary; it does no good. We have no notion of how late it is, and the bustle […]

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Cocktails, NYC, NYC Bars, Spirits

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