New York
5 Oldies but Goodies : Time-Tested New York Establishments
The start of a new year makes everyone think of, well, new stuff. New restaurants, new sexual prospects, the new body you’ve promised to get for yourself, the new outlook on life you’re going to have this year, the new levels of motivation you’ll be filled with and so on.
Diorama Lodge at Freddy’s Bar
Hey, you know what sucks about being in New York right now? Having to walk outside. As much as I love hissing every time a gust of wind hits me, I’m more excited for indoor activities right now. And what’s a better winter time than booze-fueled arts and crafts? If
Openly Mock Labyrinth Live
Full Nerd disclosure here, I’ve seen Labyrinth more times then I care to admit. Is it the appeal of David Bowie’s unabashed bulge on display or Jim Henson’s puppet mastery, maybe a little of both. Either way, this movie is ripe for comedy, so if you enjoy mocking your old
FREE Life Drawing plus Burlesque
Dr. Sketchy’s is celebrating the New Year with burlesque queen Madame Rosebud in a tribute to the novel, Disco Bloodbath. AND if you show up dressed in an Angel costume, you get in for FREE! Now what is Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School you might be wondering? This a life drawing
Coney Island Polar Bear Club New Year’s Day Swim
Happy New Year! It’s New Years Day. If you’re not hungover on your couch in your sweatpants or similar clothing item than I don’t really want to know you. There are New Year’s Day brunches to eat and movies to see and weed to smoke so get on with that.
Take Your Stomach on a Trip to Magda’s International Cafe
Every New Year’s, I make a goal to be less hungover on New Year’s Day than the year before. I’ve succeeded the past few years, and maybe I’ll stop getting hangovers completely by 2025. No matter the day of the year, my favorite brunch place, hungover or not, is Magda’s
Happy New Year NYC! Fireworks and Fatty Food
If you’re anywhere near as broke as I am, you’re gonna want to head over to Brooklyn’s biggest (and cheapest!) party tonight at Grand Army Plaza. Sponsored by Borough President Marty Markowitz, there will be fireworks at midnight, and Free hot beverages starting at 11 p.m., when you can also

McSorley’s Old Ale House
This originally appeared in Broke-Ass Stuart’s Guide to Living Cheaply in New York City. Founded in 1854, Mcsorley’s is New York’s oldest bar and because of this its slogan is, “We’ve been here since before you were born” Are you kidding me McSorley’s? You’ve been here since when my ancestors