#hidden-lounges

#hidden-lounges

Golden Child aims for a polished yet social atmosphere, resembling a members' club vibe without the exclusivity, making it accessible to all guests.

Mary's Club has been a staple of the Portland nightlife since 1965, known for its unpretentious vibe and family-run atmosphere, making it a unique fixture in the city.

"Rather than a traditional theatre, we are creating a garden of earthly delights. Empyrean is a place of ecstasy, artistry and real interpersonal connection. When the curtain falls, the night has just begun."

Owner Antonis Karagounis states, 'I'm trying to bring my nightlife experience from DC through all the years into something a little bit more sophisticated, but still vibrant for Arlington.'

The two-day electronic music event is set to take place September 19-20, 2026, at Randall's Island Park, promising another immersive experience for dance music fans.

Bodega Nights is not a bodega or a wine bar, but a fun, sophisticated restaurant concept from the couple behind Babysips in a neighborhood that desperately needed a grown-up dinner option.

The maitake mushroom tempura appetizer, priced at $18, features meaty hen-of-the-woods mushrooms coated in a tempura batter, served with a whipped crème fraîche dipping sauce.

The Times Square branch, at 7 Times Square, closed in early March after opening in 2023, according to Crain's New York Business. Delivery and reservation platforms now mark the Times Square location as permanently closed.

No experience necessary, bring your pals; all dances taught, all ages welcome: LGBTQAI+ friendly. We offer a basic class for beginners from 7:45-8pm.

The Day Party will feature big-name DJs such as Mark Farina, Shiny Objects, J Boogie, and Collette back to back with DJ Heather, celebrating three decades of future music.

For the past few years, we've been rounding up the best new restaurants in New York City as they open, with the sentiment being that anyone visiting the Big Apple can get a glimpse of our vast and diverse culinary scene by dining at a younger spot or two alongside the old-school institutions.

But then the playoffs arrive, and you and I are reminded of what makes twilight football-outdoors and on grass-special. You start off in broad daylight as both teams fuck around for a quarter or two. Then the sun slowly begins to bleed away, taking all distractions along with it as it sinks below the horizon. Now we're in primetime, when everyone is watching. Now every player on the field is in the spotlight, and you, the viewer at home, are dialed in.

The latest crop of bars are doing all of the above and then some, putting an emphasis on zero waste, housemade distillates, off beat wines, and immersive vibes. What's also clear is the geography of drinking culture: its clear epicenter is Lower Manhattan, with a few exciting entries in Brooklyn and one in Long Island City, Queens.

Prohibition was the nationwide ban on the sale, manufacturing, and transportation of alcohol in the United States from 1920 to 1933. During this period, gangsters and bootleggers produced illegal booze, smuggled it across state lines, and ran secret bars throughout the country. While some bars were raided by the authorities, others thrived as a result of deals with the police or extensive protective measures.

Sometimes, all you really want is a cheap beer and a shot or a simple, strong highball that may or may not arrive in a plastic cup. That's where the beloved dive bar comes in. And NYC is practically crawling with dive bars - or spots that deliver on the promise of a dive bar, even if whether or not they're true 'dives' is up for debate.