The Golden Age of Hipster Karaoke
Not long ago, an outlandish, anarchic form of karaoke ruled New York’s nightlife scene.
- story: Nathaniel Adams
- photo: Elann Danziger
Let’s Talk About Flatiron Lounge
Former bartenders, patrons and owners reflect on the recently shuttered bastion of the New York cocktail revival.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Daniel Krieger
A Night at the Door With Three Nashville Bouncers
The eyes and ears of Tootsies Orchid Lounge, Attaboy Nashville and Duke's tell us about their normal—and not-so-normal—nights on the job.
- story: Margaret Littman
- photos: Eric Brown
The Story of New Orleans’ Most Incendiary Drink
Café Brûlot, an after-dinner drink made according to lavish tradition, is honored at the city’s old-guard restaurants.
- story: Sarah Baird
- photos: Randy P. Schmidt
A Night at the Door With Three Boston Bouncers
The eyes and ears of three very different bars tell us about their normal—and not-so-normal—nights on the job.
- story: Haley Hamilton
- photos: Simon Simard
At Lucy’s, There’s Only Lucy
The eponymous East Village dive famously has only one employee—she’s tended bar there for nearly three decades.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Eric Medsker
The Making of an Iconic Bar Uniform
At three old-guard establishments, the bartenders' signature attire has evolved to reflect not only the era, but the bartenders themselves.
- story: Nathaniel Adams
- photo: Dylan + Jeni
At Ruffian, an Antidote to Wine Bar Sameness
What makes the New York wine bar's list one of the country’s most exciting, in 10 bottles.
- story: Jon Bonné
- photo: Louise Palmberg
Drinking With Karina Longworth of “You Must Remember This”
The podcast host and former film critic on her new book, drinking dirty Martinis at Musso & Frank and reporting on Hollywood’s lurid past amidst its current upheaval.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Jennifer Loeber
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Everything You Need to Know About English Sparkling Wine
England has emerged as one of the world’s top producers of sparkling wine. A look at its rise—and the producers to seek out stateside.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: PUNCH
Long Live the New York Piano Bar
A look at three very Manhattan piano bars, where you can request everything from Russian folk songs to Pavement and the Pixies.
- story: Kenny Herzog
- photos: Eric Medsker
Coming of Age at Columbia’s 1020 Bar
Eight years later, there’s still no place that feels more essential.
- story: Michael Snyder
- photo: Nick Hensley-Wagner