Cubata & Havana Special at Europa Cafe
M: Our AirBnb host greets us, “Español?” “No,” Lizzie says. The woman turns to me, “Español?” “No,” I say. She groans. “Un poquito, per mi Español es muy mal,” I […]
M: Our AirBnb host greets us, “Español?” “No,” Lizzie says. The woman turns to me, “Español?” “No,” I say. She groans. “Un poquito, per mi Español es muy mal,” I […]
Savannah, GA “Where to get a cocktail at 4pm?” I text my best friend from home. “Be sure to go to the Artillery,” she says. It’s the Friday before Christmas. […]
E: We’d heard the stories, from a chef who’s business partner had beaten up the bouncer, to the numerous people who’d said their cocktails were great. When Michelle suggested we […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In front of me is a vibrant mixture of whitewash and the color of a clear blue sky, something like the paint that has faded in the sun in desert […]