Celebrity Life

In the heart of the Meatpacking District, The Standard High Line is the neighborhood’s party hotspot. Several bar and restaurant concepts can be found here but it’s The Top of the Standard that really shines. Located on the, well, top floor of the hotel (18th to be exact), you are met with  panoramic views over... View Article

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Dead Rabbit has been named ‘World’s Best Bar’ several years in a row — in fact, cocktail connoisseurs travel to New York simply to visit this iconic bar. Styled after an Irish pub with a modern twist, Dead Rabbit has plenty of character packed into three cozy floors. There are three bars within Dead Rabbit:... View Article

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This cozy cocktail club in Brooklyn serves some of the borough’s best libations in an upscale atmosphere. Walk in and seat yourself on its comfortable large, leather couches — weekends are filled with family-friendly brunchers — and the bar has a steady buzz without ever getting too overcrowded. The bar is designed in Prohibition-style with... View Article

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Opened on New Year’s Eve in 2006, Death & Co has transformed into one of the world’s most influential cocktail bars. Its focus has always been on giving classic cocktails a modern twist, reinforcing the trend of craft cocktails. Death & Co’s ambience is another unique draw: The dark space exudes a somewhat gothic vibe,... View Article

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The Aviary’s first location is in Chicago, started by chef Grant Achatz of three-Michelin-starred Alinea restaurant, and his first New York outpost is inspired by the success of the renowned Chicago bar. Located within the Mandarin Oriental New York, The Aviary has a prime location on the 35th floor of the hotel with views over... View Article

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This tavern-style bar tucked within the chic NoMad Hotel in Manhattan’s NoMad neighborhood channels a classic New York City. The bar program, curated by award-winning bar director Leo Robitschek, features classic cocktails, large-format drinks, rare spirits, wines and beers, which have made this into a must-visit drinks destination. The bi-level bar is run by the... View Article

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You may have taken a stab at making the Avocado Margarita from our Cocktail of the Week column (courtesy of One&Only Palmilla) but as today is officially Cinco de Mayo, we’ve rounded up some of the best cocktail and food recipes to make on this Mexican holiday from your favorite Mexican tequila brands, hotels in... View Article

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The Campbell Bar was the former office and reception hall of Jazz Age financier John William Campbell, and stepping into this historic bar is like stepping into a bygone era. The bar, which is located within Grand Central Station, features 25-ft hand-painted ceilings, inspired by thirteenth century Florentine style and features a stone fireplace and... View Article

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If you seek brown spirit recommendations from very knowledgeable spirit experts, come to Brandy Library. This upscale lounge first opened in 2004 and has a dimly lit, amber-hued ambience with a library of hundreds of bottles ranging from daily drinkers to exceptionally rare (some priced at more than $1,000 a sip). It’s been called the... View Article

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King Cole Bar at The St Regis New York is more than just a hotel bar. It’s a stately and historic bar and has been the place to go since 1932. Most other hotels and hotel bars may have fallen out of style, but there’s some sort of magic to this special spot. Not only... View Article

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First opened in San Francisco, The Riddler is a champagne bar with more than 150 champagnes by the bottle, as well as sparkling wines to choose from. And what’s a champagne bar without delicious caviar and snacks, like popcorn and chips? For the champagne connoisseur, The Riddler’s West Village location is both cozy and elegant,... View Article

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Situated in the lively Beyoğlu district, Moretenders’ Cocktail Crib puts you at the center of the action in Istanbul. It is one of the most popular bars in the area and never fails to provide a lively ambiance alongside its refined list of cocktails. The bar has recently been refurbished (it was previously called 5... View Article

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