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St. Patrick's Day in NYC

noreply@blogger.com (MurphGuide.com) — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:13:00 +0000

Saint Patrick's Day in NYC is a huge event, and MurphGuide.com has it covered.
Check out our special St. Patrick's Day page: SaintPatricksDayNYC.com
featuring Irish events and parties every day leading up to the big day, March 17, 2012.

Mardi Gras 2012 in NYC

noreply@blogger.com (MurphGuide.com) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:41:00 +0000

Mardi Gras is the custom of power-loading your gluttonous behavior into one night before Ash Wednesday (hence the name Fat Tuesday). New Orleans remains the capital of Mardi Gras, but you can catch the New Orleans flavor and party atmosphere right here in NYC. Below are some suggestions. You can also the MurphGuide's special Mardi Gras page: NYMardiGras.com. Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Where to Watch the Super Bowl in NYC

noreply@blogger.com (MurphGuide.com) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:21:00 +0000

Our annual listing of where to watch the Super Bowl in NYC is of particular interest this year as the NY Giants return to face the New England Patriots.
We created a special page for where to watch Super Bowl XLVI in NYC:
SuperBowlPartyNYC.com

UFC 139: Where to Watch in NYC

noreply@blogger.com (MurphGuide.com) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:09:00 +0000

Saturday, November 19
UFC 139: Shogun vs. Hendo
The next installment of the popular mixed martial arts series: Ultimate Fighting Championship takes place tonight.
The main event features Dan "Hendo" Henderson vs. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua
Other matches include:
Cung Le vs. Wanderlei Silva
Brian Bowles vs. Urijah Faber
Martin Kampmann vs. Rick Story
Stephan Bonnar vs. Kyle Kingsbury

Here are some places in NYC to watch:

Saturday, November 19
UFC 139: Shogun vs. Hendo
Showing the fight on ALL 20 of plasma TV's
Watch while playing ping pong, pool, darts, foosball or beer pong
Shot specials all fight long.
Call Ben at 212-995-0333 for more details.
at:
Amsterdam Billiards
110 E. 11th St. (Union Square)
New York, NY
212-995-0333
AmsterdamBilliardClub.com

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Saturday, November 19
UFC 139:
Penn v. Shogun vs. Hendo
Showing on 8 flat screens plus big screen projector w/sound
$10 Cover
Call 212-242-6434 to make reservations if you want a table
at:
Rogue Restaurant & Bar
757 Sixth Ave.
(between 25th & 26th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 242-6434
RogueNYC.com

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Saturday, November 19
UFC 139 at Firefly
Penn v. Shogun vs. Hendo
$10 cover
doors 8pm
at:
Firefly
54 Spring St.
(bet. Lafayette & Mulberry)
New York, NY
(212) 966-8716
FireflyNYC.com

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Saturday, November 19
UFC 139 at Hurley's
Shogun vs. Hendo
Hurley’s shows all UFC matches
at:
Hurley's Saloon
232 W. 48th St.
(Broadway & Eighth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 765-8981
HurleysNYC.com

The Mixed Martial Arts Club of NY will be hosting a meetup for this event at Hurley's Saloon.
meetup.com/mmanyc

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Saturday, November 19
UFC 139: Shogun vs. Hendo at Sapphire
Gentlemen's Club
at:
Sapphire NYC
333 E. 60th St. (between 1st & 2nd Ave.)
New York, NY
212.421.3600

Links:
UFC - Ultimate Fighting Championship
Dan Henderson
Mauricio Rua
MurphGuide Directory of UFC in NYC

Pacquiao vs. Marquez III - Where to watch in NYC

noreply@blogger.com (MurphGuide.com) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:13:00 +0000

On Saturday, November 12, boxers Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez meet for the third time, this time for the WBO welterweight title. The bout will be broadcast live on pay-per-view from Las Vegas, Nevada.

Saturday, November 12, 2011
Welterweight Championship Bout:
Pacquiao vs. Marquez III
9pm ET
Here are some places in NYC that will be showing the bouts. Note: Since this is a pay-per-view event, expect a cover charge...

Saturday, November 12, 2011
Pacquiao vs. Marquez
$20 cover at the door
at:
Firefly
54 Spring St.
(bet. Lafayette & Mulberry)
New York, NY
(212) 966-8716
FireflyNYC.com

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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Pacquiao vs. Marquez
$25 Cover
Showing on the big screen with Surround Sound
9pm
at:
Nevada Smith's
74 Third Ave.
(between 11th & 12th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 982-2591
NevadaSmiths.net

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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Pacquiao vs. Marquez
Showing on the 20 ft screen
at:
Amity Hall
80 W. 3rd St.
(between Thompson & Sullivan St.)
New York, NY
212 677-2290
AmityHallNYC.com

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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Pacquiao vs. Marquez
$20 cover
at:
Rogue Restaurant & Bar
757 Sixth Ave.
(between 25th & 26th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 242-6434
RogueNYC.com

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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Pacquiao vs. Marquez
9pm
at:
Hurley's Saloon
232 W. 48th St.
(Broadway & Eighth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 765-8981
HurleysNYC.com

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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Pacquiao vs. Marquez
General Admission - $20
Table Reservation - $50
at:

Village Pourhouse
64 Third Ave. (11th St)
New York
(212) 979-BEER

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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Pacquiao vs. Marquez
Raffle from 8-10pm
Win some cool shirts, shot glasses & more
at:
Mercury Bar East
493 3rd Ave.
(Between 33rd & 34th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 683-2645
MercuryBarEast.com

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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Pacquiao vs. Marquez
Raffle from 8-10pm
Win some cool shirts, shot glasses & more
at:
$20 General Admission
$50 VIP Includes 3 hour premium open bar
$80 Ultra VIP includes 3 hour premium open bar, family style dining & guaranteed seating
at:
Southern Hospitality
1460 Second Ave. (between 76th & 77th St.)
New York, NY
212-249-1001
SouthernHospitalityBBQ.com

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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Pacquiao vs. Marquez
$20 Cover
9pm
at:
Jack Demsey's
36 W 33rd St. (between 5th & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 629-9899
JackDemseys.com

Legends
6 W. 33rd St. (between 5th & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
212 967-7792
legendsbarnyc.com

Bronx Pale Ale Manhattan Launch Party

noreply@blogger.com (MurphGuide.com) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:56:00 +0000

Congratulations to our friends at the Bronx Brewery on the Manhattan launch of their first product, Bronx Pale Ale. Brewers Chris Gallant and Damian Brown invite you to taste their new creation at the first official Manhattan launch party for The Bronx Brewery.

Thursday, November 10, 2011
The Bronx Pale Ale Manhattan Launch

The Bronx Brewery team will be pouring the Bronx Pale Ale from 6pm until close.
The team at Slantshack Jerky will be on hand to pair some of their hand-crafted beef jerky with The Pale Ale.
6-11pm
at:
Amity Hall
80 W. 3rd St.
(between Thompson & Sullivan St.)
New York, NY
212 677-2290
AmityHallNYC.com

Related Links:
TheBronxBrewery.com
The Bronx Brewery on facebook

Hell's Kitchen Pub Crawl

noreply@blogger.com (MurphGuide.com) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:10:00 +0000

Saturday, November 5, 2011
Hell's Kitchen Pub Crawl
Long-time MurphGuide reader Steve Grau invites you to his 11th annual Hell's Kitchen Pub Crawl, which raises funds in honor of his friend Thomas J. Collins, who died on 9-11-01.

100% of the proceeds raised this year will be donated in his honor to the Thomas R. Elsasser Fund. The Elsasser Fund, founded in 1992, raises funds for the families of NYC firefighters who died outside the line of duty while active members of the FDNY.
This year’s crawl will make 9 stops throughout Hell’s Kitchen, covering pubs in the west side neighborhood from 43rd to 55th St. and from 8th to 11th Ave.

The pub crawl will once again kick off at Lansdowne Road (for the six year in a row)
Crawlers will start meeting at noon.
$20 donation gets you an official Pub Crawl ID lanyard which entitles the crawler to happy hour drink prices at each stop all day, all night; full appetizer buffet at Lansdowne Road (1st stop); dinner buffet at McQuaids (last stop); detailed map highlighting the crawl route, some swag, as well as your donation to the aforementioned fund.

Steve sent us a write-up of the crawl, so take it away Steve...

11th Annual Hell's Kitchen Pub Crawl.
All of the times listed below are approximate, so don’t hold me to these. Feel free to go at your own pace.
I say 30-45 minutes per bar, but who are we kidding, it’s usually longer than that. The deal at the last bar goes until closing. My preliminary plan is to do the 50/50 drawing right around 9:00 or 9:30, just don’t hold me to that.

(1) Lansdowne Road:
Back for its 6th consecutive start, once again we will be kicking off at Lansdowne Road. If you have never been, you couldn’t ask for a better stop. It’s usually quite a challenge to get the crowd to leave. There are HD plasma TV’s everywhere, and the draft beer is some of the best in the city. Great beer selection, huge selection of Irish whisky and scotch (should you feel the need to jump start your day), great food (did I mention the sliders), and the owner Dan knows how to run a bar. Check out the ice sculpture on the bar.
Drink Specials: $3 domestic, $3 micro beers, $4 imports, draft or bottle.
The drafts are of the 20 oz imperial pint variety (as they should be). Admission also includes a complimentary app’s buffet, featuring NYC’s famous Scruffy Duffy’s wings, chicken fingers, mozz sticks, mac-n cheese bites (really, who says no to that) and the best sliders (mini cheddar cheese burgers) in NYC. Some folks show up just for the sliders. The buffet will be stocked from 12:30-2, so bring an appetite.

Lansdowne Road
599 Tenth Ave.
(between 43rd & 44th St.)
Hell's Kitchen
(212) 239-8020
New York, NY
LansdowneRoadNYC.com

Approximate crawling time to next bar: 4 – 5 minutes

(2) Landmark Tavern: 2:00 – 2:45pm
Back in its usual #2 slot, this place is a step back to old New York. I love this place. Philly needs more places like this. This is one of the oldest bars in all of Manhattan. Try to imagine walking out the front door of the bar and being right on the Hudson River. Because that’s the way it was back in the 1800s, when this place first opened it doors for all the dock workers and longshoreman. The original bar is still intact as is a majority of the original floor. This is a bit more upscale then we’re used to (its more of a place for a nice glass of scotch) hence it being stop #2 before things get real sloppy. All of the drafts are served in 20oz glasses and the Guinness pour here is second to none. On a side note, the doors will not open til 1pm here, so don’t plan on getting here too early.
Drink specials: $1 off all beers; draft or bottle

Landmark Tavern
626 11th Avenue (46th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 247-2562
TheLandmarkTavern.org

Approximate crawling time to next bar: 5.5 – 7 minutes

(3) Hibernia Bar: 2:45 – 3:30pm
Back for its fourth year (or for long as they have been open), you may recognize some of the owners from their days behind the bar at Scruffy Duffy's (a moment of silence please). Already quite popular amongst the Hell's Kitchen residents, this place is sure to be one of your favorites after the crawl this year. I make it a regular stop when I head up to the city. Plenty of quality draft to choose from here, but the Guinness is top notch. I guess Aidan’s days of keeping me off the wagon at Scruffy's have taught him a thing or two. And they have tater tots!! And Aidan, sorry about the timing, it’s possible to run the marathon hungover you know.
Drink specials: All draft beers are $3, domestic or import beers (it’s tough to leave here)

Hibernia Bar
401 W. 50th St.
(bet. 9th & 10th Ave.)
New York, NY
212.969.9703
hiberniabar.com

Approximate crawling time to next bar: 5.5 – 7 minutes

(4) Rumors: 3:30 – 4:15pm
It’s the 8th year in a row for this Irish pub in upper Hells Kitchen. Real nice bar, great owners. Lots of dark wood, exposed brick. The bartenders know how to pour a pint here. The 20 oz imperial pints are the way to go. The owner Garry is always extremely accommodating and he’s happy to have us back.
Drink specials: $3 domestic and $4 imports (drafts or bottles)

Rumours
933 8th Ave.
(between 55th & 56th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 757-2373
Rumoursbar.com

Approximate crawling time to next bar: 3.5 – 4.5 minutes
(OK, we are almost half way there, time to suck it up for the second half…)

(5) House of Brews: 4:15 – 5:00pm
Based on the feedback I get, this has proven to be one of the more popular stops on the crawl each year. You may remember this as BB Doyles from years past. Back for its 11th consecutive year, and slightly off the beaten track, this cozy 2 level Irish pub is located just north of the theater district. If you’re looking for a beer that’s out of the ordinary, then you’ve come to the right spot. The 100oz beer bongs are always fun, but the selection of beers (both imports and domestics) here is as good as it gets. Why not try something different.
Drink specials: $3 domestic (Bud, Bud light, Yeungling), $4 Hop Angel IPA, Blue Moon, Brooklyn lager, Harpoon Winter Warmer (drafts or bottles)

The House of Brews
302 W. 51st. St. (Eighth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 541-7080
HouseofBrewsNY.com

Approximate crawling time to next bar: 2.5 – 3.5 minutes

(6) Molloy’s: 5:00 – 5:45pm
Fresh of its rookie status from a year ago, she’s a nice little Irish pub in the heart of the Kitchen. This place has a great neighborhood feel. You can tell by the accents of the bartenders that you’re going to get a great pour here. There’s an extra room in the back for more space if needed.
Drink Specials: $3 domestic, $4 imports, (draft or bottle) $5 Guinness

Molloy's
737 Ninth Ave. (50th St.)
New York, NY
212.247.3400
MolloysPub.com

Approximate crawling time to next bar: 7 - 8 minutes

(7) The Irish Rogue: 5:45 – 6:30pm
Back for its 8th stint of the Crawl, this Irish pub (are you picking up on the Irish trend yet) has a large selection of beers to choose from. Whether you want to grab a bar stool, or kick back on a couch, this is a nice after-work type bar that’s always welcoming. The food is quite good as well. It’s a popular place for soccer and college football, so if you’re feeling a bit claustrophobic, there are two floors. Be warned that this place is a huge Nebraska hangout, and they have a game at 3:30. Expect a crowd.
Drink Specials: $3 domestic, $4 imports, draft or bottle (but it excludes Guinness, Smithwicks, Blue Moon, Bass, Hoegarden, Paulaner)

The Irish Rogue
356 W. 44th St.
(between Eighth & Ninth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 445-0131
TheIrishRogue.com

Approximate crawling time to next bar: 4 – 5 minutes

(8) The Pony Bar: 6:30 – 7:15pm
So you are 8 stops in at this point (maybe more should you have snuck of the beaten path). You’re in the home stretch. And you’re thinking about some food, I get it. Consider this place optional. It’s an all American craft beer bar. I just wish this place was open when I lived three blocks away. By the time we get there, it’s probably going to be crowded with regulars (for good reason). This comes to you from the same owners as Lansdowne Road and the old Scruffy’s. Pat and Dan know their business. If you like quality beer, then stop in. Otherwise, see you at the finale.
Drink Specials: none to speak of

The Pony Bar
637 10th Ave. (W. 45 St.)
212.586.2707
ThePonyBar.com

Approximate crawling time to next bar: 4 – 5 minutes (one block and one ave away)

(9) McQuaid's Pub: 7:30ish – ???
It may be a little out of the way, but the owner’s hospitality makes it well worth the trip. Absolutely no tourists here, this “off the beaten track” Irish pub caters to the real locals of Hell’s Kitchen. The owner, Tommy, couldn’t be happier to have us back this year. And this is only one of two spots to have made the cut all 11 years. That’s impressive. Silly cheap drinks here. Think of it as an incentive to make it to the end. This stop includes a full buffet, so there should be plenty of food out for everyone to soak up some of the booze. We will also be drawing the 50/50 raffle here, so remember not to lose those tickets that I know you’re going to buy.
Drink Specials: $2 domestic drafts, $3 imports drafts, Real simple and real cheap. If you can beat that price, I’d say go for it.

McQuaid's Pub
589 11th Ave (W. 44th St)
New York, NY
(212) 582-635

(photo via Thousand Bar Man)

Notes:
Be kind to your bartenders on Saturday because they’re going to be kind to you
And, as always, let me give a special thanks to the following people for their assistance in making this all possible: The Collins family, Dave Blask (swag), Dan McLaughin (Lansdowne Road), Tommy (owner of McQuaids), and all of the other bar owners/managers along the route who are choosing to play along (and discount their beer prices).
And a special thanks to Pete Cooper, who without his help, I could never pull this crawl off. He has designed the official logo, badges, maps, etc each and every year. Thanks Pete.

Some final words… It’s been over ten long years since 9/11/01. In some small way, this crawl helps keep Tommy Collins memory and spirit alive. For those of you lucky enough to have known him, you are better off for it. So, on behalf of the Collins family, I want to thank everyone in advance for keeping his memory and spirit alive and well.
When it’s all said and done, I hope everyone has a great time. That seems to be the case every year. - Steven Grau.

Previous Pub Crawls:
2010 Hell's Kitchen Pub Crawl
2009 Hell's Kitchen Pub Crawl
2008 Hell's Kitchen Pub Crawl
2007 Hell's Kitchen Pub Crawl

New Bar: Cooper's Craft & Kitchen

noreply@blogger.com (MurphGuide.com) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 07:25:00 +0000

There is a new craft beer bar in town: Copper's Craft & Kitchen.

Just opened this month by Tom O'Byrne and Colin Stewart (from fellow east village venues Dempsey's Pub and Slainte), Cooper's got its name in honor of famous New York figure Peter Cooper (of Cooper Union). Cooper is also another name for barrel-maker, and you will notice that barrels play an important part of the interior decor.
The focus is on craft beer, with 25 rotating brews on tap complimented by an extensive list of bottled craft beer. Some of the breweries featured include Ommegang, Stone Brewing Co., Goose Island, Blue Point, Brooklyn Brewery, Six Point, Lagunitas, Harpoon, Green Flash, Troegs. (and staying true to their Irish roots, Guinness). They will also serve infused cocktails from their specialty menu, such as marshmallow vodka, pepper infused tequila and pear infused gin.

The "kitchen" part of Cooper's Craft & Kitchen serves interesting snacks such as meatloaf and pulled pork sliders, Scotch eggs, mac & cheese, and mussels.

Say hello to your barmen, Dave and Michael.

The owners are long-time supporters of MurphGuide, and the staff are your fellow MurphGuide readers, so please be sure to tell them you read about them on MurphGuide.com

Cooper's Craft & Kitchen
87 Second Ave. (E. 5th St.)
New York, NY
646-606-2384
CoopersNYC.com

Banjo Jim's Farewell Shows

noreply@blogger.com (MurphGuide.com) — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:46:00 +0000

East Village live music venue Banjo Jim's is closing. After a 2 week reprieve, Monday August 15th is now scheduled to be the last night. The bar, named for the late Banjo Jim Croce, opened in 2005 in the space formerly known as Bar Code, 9C, Redbar & Clubhouse. Proprietor Lisa Zwier-Croce named the space in tribute to her husband, and the venue became known as a home to bluegrass music in NYC.

Here is is the line-up of a few more special farewell shows:

Friday, August 12
Philip Lynch 9pm
The Hippy Nuts 10pm

Saturday, August 13
Open mic hosted by Wayne Kral - 2:30pm
John Powers & the Open Mic Players
featuring Paul Thornton - 7pm
The Mac McCarty Revue featuring:
The Mac McCarty 9pm
LJ Murphy 10pm
Evan Fricks 11pm

Sunday, August 14
Kelley Swindall - 7pm
Blues on Sunday featuring:
Scott Stein - 8pm
Lizzie and the Makers - 9pm

Monday, August 15
Kelli King

During the final days, musicians have been showing up for impromptu sessions. If you are a musicians and would like to come down and play, they have a very loose schedule and would appreciate your talent and energy. You can call the bar any night to see what's already going on. The number is 212-777-0869.

The great East Village blog EV Grieve reports that in its place, a new artisanal cocktail bar will be opened by Robert Ceraso, formerly of The Blue Seats.

The Saw Doctors 20th Anniversary US Tour

noreply@blogger.com (MurphGuide.com) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:56:00 +0000

The Saw Doctors left Ireland today to kick off a U.S. mini-tour, with 4 dates starting on Thursday, Aug. 11.

Unfortunately for New Yorkers, there are no NYC dates, but here are the shows in the region:

Thursday, August 11
Cape Cod Melody Tent
Hyannis, MA
MelodyTent.org

Friday, August 12
Cape Cod Melody Tent
Hyannis, MA
MelodyTent.org

Saturday, August 13
The Stone Pony
Asbury Park, NJ
StonePonyonline.com

Sunday, August 14
Doors 6pm, Show 7pm
at:
NYCB Theatre at Westbury
(f.k.a. Westbury Music Fair)
Westbury, Long Island, NY
thetheatreatwestbury.com

Tickets to all shows available at:
LiveNation.com/The-Saw-Doctors-tickets/artist/776886

Ticket Giveaway:
Our friend Anita at Daly Communication is offering MurphGuide readers a chance to win complimentary tickets. We will be giving away two pairs of tickets.
Enter to win at MurphGuide.com/promo/sawdoctors.htm
Drawing will be held 9pm Thursday evening, August 11.

See their video "Indian Summer" below:

[See also: MurphGuide's interview with Leo Moran of The Saw Doctors, from Feb. 2011.]

Yankees at Red Sox Game Watch in NYC: Aug. 5-7

noreply@blogger.com (MurphGuide.com) — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:34:00 +0000

The Yankees and Red Sox square off once again for a 3-game series this weekend. Both teams appear destined for the playoffs, so this series will be more for bragging rights, as the teams are tied for first in the A.L. East. But it is always exciting when these two teams meet.

Friday, August 5: 7:10pm
Saturday, August 6: 4:10pm
Sunday, August 7: 8:05pm

Tonight, our friend Lou (aka DLJ) hosts a Rock n Jock Jam

Friday, August 5
DLJ's Rock n Jock Jam at Croton Reservoir Tavern

NY Yankees vs Boston Red Sox game on all TVs including 52" projection screen @ 7pm
DJ Lou (aka DLJ) spinning the 80s & 90s songs that shook the rafters of every arena
Feel free to sing along and party to all your favorite Jock Rock & Jam songs
Sports Attire (jerseys, hats, etc) encouraged, but not mandatory
Sports Trivia w/ Prizes & Giveaways
Drink Specials at the Brick Bar til 9pm
$4 Select Beer Bottles
$6 Martinis, Margaritas, Well Drinks & Wine
Food specials & Full dinner menu available
free admission
6 pm-11pm
at:

Croton Reservoir Tavern
108 W. 40th St.
(bet. Broadway & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
212 997-6835
CrotonNYC.com

For more viewing locations, check out the MurphGuide Directory of NYC Sports Bars:

Fundraisers for Alabama in NYC: July 27, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (MurphGuide.com) — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:52:00 +0000

Tonight, there are two fundraisers in New York City that will raise funds for the victims of the tornadoes that hit Alabama earlier this year. One is downtown on Stone Street, the other in midtown at Foley's.

Wednesday, July 27
Fixin' Alabama Shindig

XSP, IMMRAM Events and Stone Street Tavern join forces to raise funds for Alabama Tornado Victims Relief. Hosted by Brendan Farrell, CEO of XSP, a financial software firm headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. A percentage of proceeds from Stone Street Tavern, Beckett's, The Dubliner, Burger Burger and Pizza Pizza NYC will be donated to a tornado relief charity.

The first 100 attendees receive a complimentary event T-shirt courtesy of IMMRAM and XSP.
There will be silent auctions and raffles, while a percentage of the proceeds from all your food and drinks will be donated to the fund. Silent auction items include sports memorabilia, a round of golf at Rockaway River Country Club, sports tickets and various gift certificates. Raffle prizes will include restaurant gift certificates and various other donated items.

Rumor has it that Howard Cross, former Alabama and NY Giants' TE, and Ron Greschner, retired NY Ranger defenseman, will be in attendance.
5-11pm
at:
Stone Street Tavern
52 Stone St.
New York, NY
(212) 785-5658
StoneStreetTavernNYC.com

If you cannot attend, you can make a donation at: American.redcross.org/XSP

Additionally, other Stone Street venues are participating in this fund raising endeavor:

All week (July 25-29), Burger Burger will donate proceeds from their special FIXIN' ALABAMA Burger to the IMMRAM XSP Fixin' Alabama Shindig fund for Alabama Tornado Victim's Relief. Also, $1 from every other burger type sold all week goes to the FIXIN' ALABAMA SHINDIG fund. Thanks Roberta and Ronan.
Burger Burger
77 Pearl Street
New York, NY
212-269-9100
burgerburgerny.com

Likewise, all week at Pizza Pizza, proceeds from the FIXIN' ALABAMA Pizza will be donated to the fund.
Pizza Pizza
77 Pearl St. (Stone St.)
New York, NY
212 797-9692
pizzapizzanyc.com

But wait, there's more...
Another event, unrelated but for a similar cause, takes place in midtown:

Wednesday, July 27, 2011
David Robertson Foundation presents...
High Socks for Hope Fundraiser
Yankees pitcher David Robertson will guest bartend tonight at Foley's to raise money for victims of the April 27 tornado in Robertson’s hometown of Tuscaloosa, AL. He will also be signing autographs in exchange for donations to the fund.

Foley’s will donate half of its proceeds of the evening to the High Socks for Hope fund, established by David Robertson with his wife, Erin, to help people who live in Tuscaloosa rebuild their lives.

All of David’s tips from bartending will go to the fund, as will the proceeds from photographs and baseballs that he signs at the event. There will also be an auction for prizes including Yankee memorabilia and a chance to have lunch with David at Foley’s.

Additionally, Foley’s will rename one of its top selling items, chicken pot pie, after the Robertsons’ and will donate a portion of its ongoing sales to High Socks for Hope.
Foley’s named menu items – including Nick Swisher’s Swish & Chips, the David Wright Sandwich, and the George Martin Sandwich – have raised thousands of dollars for the athletes’ charities.

Robertson has a rare chance to bartend during the baseball season because the Yankees have a day game on Wednesday followed by an off day on Thursday. He will be guest bartending 7pm - 9pm
at:
Foley's Pub & Restaurant
18 W. 33rd St.
(between 5th & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 290-0080
FoleysNY.com

If you want to know why these fundraisers are necessary, just look at this video compiled by Traci Geno:

2nd Anniversary Celebration at Traffic

noreply@blogger.com (MurphGuide.com) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:50:00 +0000

Congratulations to Ryan, Joe and all of our friends at Traffic on their 2-year anniversary. They are celebrating tonight:

Tuesday, July 26 Traffic's 2nd Anniversary Celebration
Time to celebrate 2 Years of getting stuck in Traffic

Resident DJ Marty Play spinning all night

Complimentary open bar 5pm - 7pm
Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres 7pm - 8pm
RSVP via facebook
For table reservations or more information contact: meagan@trafficbarnyc.com
at:
Traffic
986 2nd Avenue
(between 52nd & 53rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 813-1595
TrafficBarNYC.com

Christmas in July in NYC

noreply@blogger.com (MurphGuide.com) — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 17:54:00 +0000

With the temperatures hitting triple digits in NYC, one can't help but think of...Christmas?!?

Saturday, July 23
Turtle Bay presents Christmas in July
Dress up as Santa for a free open bar from 8-10pm
RSVP – erin@turtlebaynyc.com
at:
Turtle Bay Grill & Lounge
987 Second Ave.
(between 52nd & 53rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 223-4224
TurtleBayNYC.com

Since Christmas lasts more than just one day, why shouldn't Christmas in July?
Third and Long presents: Christmas in July Week!
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Monday, July 25 - Friday, July 29
Christmas in July Week
Celebrate "Christmas in July" all week with holiday themed drinks such as:
The "Candy Cane Martini" (Candy Cane Vodka, grenadine served in a sugar-rimmed martini glass),
The "Winter Mint Cookie" (Irish Cream, Candy Cane Vodka served on the rocks),
"Fire & Ice" (Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, Cranberry & Soda).

There will also be various drink specials and giveaways throughout the week to help cool things while celebrating the Christmas spirit during the current heat wave.
at:

Third & Long
523 Third Ave. (35th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 447-5711
ThirdandLongNYC.com

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and The Irish Exit is also in the Christmas spirit. Notice the girl in the flier is the same? That's because Turtle Bay & The Irish Exit are related. I wonder if they will be exchanging gifts...
Thursday, July 28
The Irish Exit NYC Christmas in July
Ice Cold $1 Beers, $3 Gingerbread shots.
Plus FREE Christmas cookies and presents
Have you been nice?
RSVP to mandi.irishexit@gmail.com for 1/2 price drinks
9pm
at:

The Irish Exit
978 Second Ave.
(between 51st & 52nd St.)
New York, NY
212.755.8383
IrishExitNYC.com

NYC Bars with the Best Air Conditioning 2011

noreply@blogger.com (MurphGuide.com) — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:00:00 +0000

"It's getting hot in here, so take off all your clothes..." - Nelly
In recognition of the current heat wave, we are repeating a popular post from last summer's heat wave: "NYC Bars With the Best Air Conditioning"

Summer time in New York means outdoor drinking. But on days like today, with temperatures threatening to reach triple digits, you may be better off staying indoors. And if you are inside in this heat, you had better have air conditioning.

As a public service to our fellow NYC drinkers, here is our list of NYC bars boasting good air conditioning:

The House of Brews reports: "The AC is pumping and the Beer is ice cold"
at:
The House of Brews
363 W. 46th St.
(between Eighth & Ninth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 245-0551

and...
The House of Brews
302 W. 51st. St. (Eighth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 541-7080
HouseofBrewsNY.com

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Bar Twelve has a heat wave special:
Free water & AC, $4 beers... Holla!
at:
Bar XII
206 E. 34th St. (Third Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 545-9912
Bar12.com

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The Long Room says: "‎100Degrees, no problem, Stop in & Cool down!!"
at:
The Long Room
120 W. 44th St.
(between 6th & 7th Ave.)
New York, NY
212 997-3933
TheLongRoomNYC.com
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The Comic Strip says: "ITS SO HOT! I'm talking 102 degrees! The only thing hotter are our shows tonight! Did you know the Comic Strip is AIR CONDITIONED?! Come by!"
at:
Comic Strip Live
1568 Second Ave.
(between 81st & 82nd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 861-9386
ComicStripLive.com

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Mad Dog and Beans can solve your heat issues with three words: ice cold margaritas.
at:

Mad Dog & Beans
83 Pearl St. / 50 Stone St.
New York, NY
(212) 269-1177
MadDogandBeans.com

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Barcade in Brooklyn says: "Our air is conditioned!!! Get down here and cool off with a game of Cheyenne and a Fisherman's Brew".
at:
Barcade
388 Union Ave.
Brooklyn, NY
718 302-6464
BarcadeBrooklyn.com
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German bar Bierhaus invites you spend the heat wave with a cold Hofbrau:

at:
Bierhaus
German Bar & Grill
712 Third Ave. (45th St.)
New York, NY
(646) 580-2437
BierhausNYC.com

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Reader comment:
Our friends at mynycbirthday.com suggest three more:
Bar 13, Slate, and Taj:

Thirteen
35 E.13th St.
(bet. Broadway & University Pl.)
New York, NY
(212) 979-6677
Bar13.com

Slate
54 W. 21st St.
(between 5th & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 989-0096
Slate-NY.com

Taj
48 W. 21st St.
(between 5th & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
tajlounge.com

Check out our list from 2010:
I am sure they are still providing cool comfort.

Do you have any favorite "chill" spots? Let us know in the comments below what are the best air conditioned bars in NYC?

Celebrate Belgian Independence in NYC

noreply@blogger.com (MurphGuide.com) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:15:00 +0000

Today is Belgian Independence Day. Why should anyone in NYC care? Hint: It's the beer!

The Belgian Room specializes in the best Belgian bieres around.

at:
The Belgian Room
125 St. Marks Place
(between First Ave. & Ave. A)
New York, NY
(212) 533-4467
BelgianRoomNYC.com

On July 21, 1831, the first king of the Belgians, Leopold of Saxe-Coburg was inaugurated. So July 21 is recognized as a national holiday in Belgium. So in honor of July 21, Independence Day in Belgium, here are some Belgian beer tastings tonight in NYC:

Thursday, July 21
Belgian Independence Day
$4 Palm drafts all day & all night
Complimentary cheese pairing at 5pm
at:
The Brazen Head
228 Atlantic Ave.
(between Court St. & Boerum Pl.)
Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 488-0430
BrazenHeadBrooklyn.com

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Thursday, July 21
Belgian Independence at Rogue
$5 Palm Draft
all day and all night
at:
Rogue Restaurant & Bar
757 Sixth Ave.
(between 25th & 26th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 242-6434
RogueNYC.com

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Thursday, July 21
Palm Pale Ale Taster Evening at St. Andrew's

In honor of Belgian Independence Day, Rob, the PALM Representative for New York, will be on hand to answer your questions and offer complimentary tasters of Belgium's #1 selling ale.
St. Andrew's Executive Chef will be pairing a meat dish to accompany the complimentary beer
RSVP via facebook
6-8pm
at:
St. Andrew's
140 W. 46th St. (bet. 6th & 7th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 840-8413
StAndrewsNYC.com

NYC Summer Restaurant Week 2011

noreply@blogger.com (MurphGuide.com) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:48:00 +0000

Monday, July 11 - Sunday, July 24
NYC Summer Restaurant Week
Like most things in New York, one week is just not enough. So NYC's summer restaurant week is actually two weeks long. You can get a special prix fixe meals in over 400 participating restaurants: Lunch $24.07, Dinner $35.

Make reservations on-line via OpenTable.com

*Saturdays Excluded; Sunday participation optional
Note: Prices are per person and do not include beverage, tax or gratuity.
Not all restaurants on opentable.com are participating in the NYC Restaurant Week, and not all participating restaurants offer the NYC Restaurant Week menu at both meals.
The "NYC Restaurant Week" word mark and logo are the trademarks of NYC & Company, Inc.

FTC disclosure: if you make a reservation with Open Table via this link, MurphGuide may get a small commission.

Women's World Cup Finals 2011: Game Watch Parties in NYC

noreply@blogger.com (MurphGuide.com) — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 13:04:00 +0000

The FIFA Women's World Cup soccer finals today matches USA vs. Japan for the championship today in Germany. Game time is 2:45pm ET. Television coverage starts on ESPN at 2pm, so get to the bar early to get a good seat.

Here are some places to watch Team USA in NYC:

Our list always starts with Nevada Smith's, "where football is religion".
Sunday, July 17
Soccer at Nevada Smith's
Nevada Smith's kicks off a full day of soccer with the Women's World Cup at 2:45pm
and then continues all day & night with:
3pm: Copa America 2011 Quarterfinals Brazil v Paraguay
6pm: Club Friendly West Bromwich Albion v Ventura County Fusion
615pm: Copa America 2011 Quarterfinals Chile v Venezuela
7pm: New England Revolution v Philadelphia Union
7:30pm: Bolton Wanderers v Orlando City
at:
Nevada Smith's
74 Third Ave.
(between 11th & 12th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 982-2591
NevadaSmiths.net

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Sunday, July 17
USA Women's Soccer World Cup Final
Game watch Party at The East End Bar & Grill
Drink specials include:
$3 Coors Light pints
$4 Yeungling pints
$4 Killian's pints
$4 American Honey shots
at:
The East End
1664 First Ave.
(between 86th & 87th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 348-3783
EastEndBar.com

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Sunday, July 17, 2011
Women's World Cup Final USA vs. Japan
Drink Specials:
$4 Magners bottles
$4 Bud Light draught
Free shots for every USA goal
Showing the action on 35 HDTV's
RSVP via facebook
at:
Stout
133 W. 33rd St.
(bet. Sixth & Seventh Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 629-6191
StoutNYC.com
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Sunday, July 17
Women's World Cup Finals
Half price beers:
Pints, pitchers, cans & bottles
2:45pm
at:

The 13th Step
149 Second Ave.
(between 9th & 10th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 228-8020
nycbestbar.com/13thstep

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Sunday, July 17
Women's World Cup: USA vs. Japan
Curtis at Third & Long say he's been getting lots of calls about today's game. They will be serving
$4 Domestic drafts during the game.

at:
Third & Long
523 Third Ave. (35th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 447-5711
ThirdandLongNYC.com

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Sunday, July 17
Women's World Cup Final at The Gael Pub
Call 212 5174141 for reservations.
Bottomless glass of Miller Light during the game for $20
Free shot for every USA goal scored
at:
The Gael Pub
1465 Third Ave.
(between 82nd & 83rd St.)
New York, NY
(212) 517-4141
TheGaelPubNYC.com

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Sunday, July 17
Women's World Cup
Team USA vs. Team Japan
at:
Mustang Harry's
352 Seventh Ave.
(between 29th & 30th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 268-8930
MustangHarrys.com

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Sunday, July 17
Women's World Cup at Van Diemens
Giant projection screen
Drink specials include:
$4 Carlsberg Drafts
$3 Bud Light, Coors Light
$5 Imported Drafts
at:
Van Diemen's Café
383 Third Ave.
(between 27th & 28th St.)
New York, NY
(646) 752-5884
VandiemensNYC.com
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Sunday, July 17
Women's World Cup Final
USA vs Japan
Broadcast starts at 2pm- game time 2:45pm
32oz Bud or Coors Light for $7
$15 bucket of Miller
at:

Peggy O'Neill's
1904 Surf Ave. (at MCU Park)
Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 449-3200
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Sunday, July 17
Women's World Cup Final USA vs Japan
$15 Coors Light Pitchers
$25 Buckets of Imported and Premium Bottle Beer
$5 Bloody Mary
$6 Mimosa
RSVP via facebook
at:

Rogue Restaurant & Bar
757 Sixth Ave.
(between 25th & 26th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 242-6434
RogueNYC.com
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Sunday, July 17
Women's World Cup at Blind Pig
Special menu
$3 soco-lime shot
$3 Bud draft
at:

Blind Pig
233 E. 14th St. (between 2nd & 3rd Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 209-1573
BlindPigBar.com

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Sunday, July 17
Women's World Cup
Drink specials during the game:
$3 Bud Light drafts
Half priced frozen cocktails
$4 Jameson shots
RSVP via facebook
at:

Keats Restaurant
842 Second Ave. (45th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 682-5490
KeatsRestaurant.com

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Sunday, July 17
Women's World Cup Finals at Brother Jimmy's BBQ
1/2 Price Sangria Pitchers
$3 Bud & Bud Light Drafts
at:

Brother Jimmy's
181 Lexington Ave. (31st St.)
New York, NY
212 779-RIBS
BrotherJimmys.com

For more suggestions on where to watch, see our MurphGuide Directory of Soccer Bars in NYC and the MurphGuide Directory of NYC Sports Bars for some suggested viewing locations:

Bastille Day 2011 in NYC

noreply@blogger.com (MurphGuide.com) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:59:00 +0000

[updated July 14, 2011]

Bastille Day, the French national holiday, is celebrated on July 14 (le quatorze juillet) to honor the anniversary of the 1789 storming of the Bastille in Paris. Frenchmen & women in NYC will start the celebration early with events this weekend. Like any good holiday, why limit the festivities to just one day? Welcome to Bastille Week!

July 10 - 17, 2011
Bastille Week in NYC

BastilleWeek.com

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July 10 - 17, 2011
French Restaurant Week

$17.89* prix fixe menu at participating French restaurants in NYC.
FrenchRestaurantWeek.com

*1789 was the year of the storming of the Bastille.

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Thursday, July 14
Bastille Day Ball 2011 - Bal de la Fête Nationale
Live Orchestra & DJ
2 Ticket options:
Bleu $30 online ($35 at the door) : General admission; passed hors d' oeuvres, cashbar.
Rouge $120 : Red Carpet treatment : Gourmet Buffet dinner + Open Bar til 10:30pm + seating in the newly renovated VIP Lounge.

Raffle with Grand Prize: 2 Round trip tickets NYC to Paris on Air France
7:30pm-1am
at:
The 404
404 10th Ave. (33rd St.)
New York, NY
Bastilledayball.org
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Mais attendez, il ya plus... (But wait, there's more...)
Check out MurphGuide's directory of French Bistros in NYC:
MurphGuide.com/frenchbistros

previously...

Sunday, July 10
Bastille Day Celebration on 60th Street
Celebrate French culture at the annual French block party on 60th St. between Fifth and Lexington Ave.
Activities for the entire family:
French cuisine tastings
French-themed market stalls featuring artists and artisans from various regions of France, as well as other French-speaking countries.
Kids games (petanque) & face painting

Entertainment:
Live mime - 12-5pm
Accordion music - 1-5pm
Citroen Car Show 1-5pm

Wine & cheese tasting The FIAF
Entrance to Bastille Day on 60th Street is free and open to the public
at:

The French Institute Alliance Française
22 E. 60th St. (Fifth Ave.)
New York, NY

BastilleDayNYC.com

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Sunday, July 10
Bastille Day in Brooklyn
Brooklyn's annual Bastille Day celebration includes pétanque games and French food and drink and various outdoor activities at some of Smith's Street's bistros, including:

Bar Tabac
128 Smith St. (Dean St.)
Brooklyn
(718) 923-0918
bartabacny.com

and...

Robin des Bois
195 Smith St. (between Warren & Baltic St.)
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 596-1609
Sherwoodcafe.com

Where to Watch USA Women's World Cup in NYC

noreply@blogger.com (MurphGuide.com) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:27:00 +0000

[Note: this post was for the Women's World Cup semi-finals. For NYC viewing locations for the World Cup Finals, please go here.]

The FIFA Women's World Cup soccer is down to the semi-finals, with the remaining four teams squaring off today in Germany:
Wednesday, July 13
USA vs. France - 12pm ET
Japan vs. Sweden - 2:45pm ET

Team USA's come-back victory over Brazil on Saturday has helped raise enthusiasm for today's semi-final match-up against France.
Here are some places to watch the game in NYC:

If you want to watch the game at NYC's soccer headquarters, look no further than Nevada Smith's, where "football is religion":

Nevada Smith's
74 Third Ave.
(between 11th & 12th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 982-2591
NevadaSmiths.net

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Wednesday, July 13
Women's World Cup
USA vs. France

watch the game on 36 HDTVs
at:
Stout
133 W. 33rd St.
(bet. Sixth & Seventh Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 629-6191
StoutNYC.com

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Wednesday, July 13 Women's World Cup
USA vs. France
Third & Long invites you to leave work early and join them for the World Cup.

at:
Third & Long
523 Third Ave. (35th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 447-5711
ThirdandLongNYC.com

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Wednesday, July 13
Women's World Cup
USA vs. France
12pm
at:

Lansdowne Road
599 Tenth Ave.
(between 43rd & 44th St.)
Hell's Kitchen
(212) 239-8020
New York, NY
LansdowneRoadNYC.com

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Wednesday, July 13
Women's World Cup
USA vs. France
$2 off all sandwiches, served with "American" fries.
at:
Foley's Pub & Restaurant
18 W. 33rd St.
(between 5th & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 290-0080
FoleysNY.com

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Wednesday, July 13
Women's World Cup at Duke's
USA vs. France
watch at one of two locations:

Duke's - Murray Hill
99 E. 19th St. (Park Ave. S.)
(212) 260-2922

Duke's - Murray Hill
560 3rd Ave. (37th St.)
(212) 949-5400
New York, NY
DukesNYC.com
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Wednesday, July 13
Women's World Cup
at:
Mustang Harry's
352 Seventh Ave.
(between 29th & 30th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 268-8930
MustangHarrys.com

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For a list of suggested viewing locations,
see MurphGuide Directory of Soccer Bars in NYC
MurphGuide.com/soccerbars.htm

And if you didn't see Saturday's remarkable game, here is a quick recap:

R.I.P. Ray Deter of d.b.a.

noreply@blogger.com (MurphGuide.com) — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 18:52:00 +0000

[Update: July 10]

A memorial for NYC bar owner Ray Deter will be held on Monday, July 11, 2011. In a fitting tribute to a man with businesses in both New York & New Orleans, a N'awlins style second line march will kick of at 7:30pm at Ray's bar, d.b.a. in the East Village. According to d.b.a.'s facebook page, everyone is asked to bring a candle (large enough to last the march). If you would like, you are also welcome to bring an umbrella or a tambourine. Ladies are asked to bring a white handkerchief.

Meet at 7pm at:

d.b.a. (East Village)
41 First Ave. (Between 2nd & 3rd St.)
New York, NY
212 475-5097

Original post:
The New York nightlife community lost a giant, as Ray Deter, owner of the bars called d.b.a., has succumbed to the injuries he sustained in an auto-bicycle accident on Monday.

Today on the d.b.a. Brooklyn facebook page, Catherine, Ray's wife posted:
"Thanks so much for everyone's kind words and support for me and the boys....Ray will no longer be with us after this weekend, but we hope our loss will give life to others. Please celebrate Ray as he passes on. Love to you all, Catherine, Jake & Maxwell xxxx"

Ray opened the first d.b.a. in the East Village in 1994, another in New Orleans in 2000. More recently, he added d.b.a. in Williamsburg to the group in 2008. Although d.b.a. is well known in the craft beer community as a great beer bar, Ray was also very proud of their quality whiskey, bourbon and tequila collections. Hence, the bars' website URL was DrinkGoodStuff.com.

He was the co-host (along with Jimmy Carbone of Jimmy's No. 43) of Beer Sessions Radio, heard every Tuesday night at 5pm on the Heritage Radio Network. They described it as an audio ale salon exploring every aspect of the craft beer world. As part of their Good Beer Seal program, Ray and Jimmy are also responsible for making July "Good Beer Month" in NYC, so it is sad but fitting that Ray passes at the start of the third annual celebration of NYC's craft beer bars.

If you are in NYC or New Orleans, stop by one of the d.b.a. locations to toast the spirit of Ray:

d.b.a. (East Village)
41 First Ave. (Between 2nd & 3rd St.)
New York, NY
212 475-5097

d.b.a. (Brooklyn)
113 N 7th St. (between Whythe & Berry St.)
Brooklyn, NY 11211
718 218-6006
Drinkgoodstuff.com

d.b.a. (New Orleans)
618 Frenchman St.
New Orleans, LA
504 942-3731
babars.com

Links:
In the Absence of a Giant: A Personal Remembrance of Ray Deter (Goodbeerseal.com)
Thank You Ray Deter (Christiandebenedetti)
D.B.A. Owner Ray Deter Dies After Bike Accident (NY Eater)
Beloved bar owner Raymond Deter dies after getting struck by a car while bicycling (nydailynews.com)
Remembering Ray Deter of d.b.a. (NY Times)
Saying Goodbye to Ray Deter (EV Grieve)

Below is a video from The Happy Hour Guys, re-posting an earlier interview with Ray, with an added tribute:

And here is a video from 2009 by Simply Beer, that shows Ray in his element, talking about good beer and fine whiskey at d.b.a. in Brooklyn.

Beer and Spirit pairing with Ray Deter of d.b.a. from Simply Beer on Vimeo.

Canada Day in NYC: July 1, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (MurphGuide.com) — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:58:00 +0000

Happy Canada Day, you hosers.
Canada Day, the national day of Canada, celebrates the anniversary of the date, July 1, 1867, when Canada became a single country, after uniting three British colonies.
Here are some ways to celebrate Canada Day in NYC...

Friday, July 1
Canada Day at Windfall
(Special Friday night version of Windfall's Saturday night ex-pat Canadian party)
Special Canadian themed lunch from 11:30am - 2:30pm
and then party all day - all night
free glow sticks and Canada temporary tattoos
All Canadian music, food & friends
Canadian beers and Alexander Keith's beer
RSVP via facebook
at:
Windfall Lounge & Grill
23 W. 39th St.
(between Fifth & Sixth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 869-4606
WindfallNYC.com

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Friday, July 1
Canada Day at Third & Long
Known as one of NYC's premier hockey bars, Third & Long naturally draws lots of Canadian ex-pats, so they will say thank you by hosting a Canada Day celebration. Third & Long's manager Curtis says to "expect a night of great music from well known Canadian bands such as Arctic Fire, The Tragically Hip, Neil Young, Shad the Whale, Alanis Morrissette, Avril Lavigne and dare I say it..... Bieber!"

Canadian drink specials:
Molson Canadian, Labatt Blue, Alexander Keith's Nova Scotia Brown Ale and Dieu du Ciel beers.
Third & Long's now-famous "Spiced Apple" cocktails (Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, Apple Pucker and Cranberry).
Dress code: Canadian colors suggested
at:
Third & Long
523 Third Ave. (35th St.)
New York, NY
(212) 447-5711
ThirdandLongNYC.com

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Friday, July 1
Annual Canada Day Shows at Joe's Pub
Celebrate Canada's 144th birthday with this all-star celebration of the Great Canadian Songbook, produced and emcee'd by Jeff Breithaupt and featuring a stellar international line-up, including:
Tyley Ross (East Village Opera Company, The Who's Tommy),
Greg Naughton (The Sweet Remains),
singer-songwriters Jamie Leonhart, Joe Hurley, Anthony da Costa, and Kate Schutt,
Cabaret spitfire Shelley McPherson,
Tony Salvatore (BETTY, Pleasuredog),
Shannon Connolly (Lez Zeppelin),
chanteuses Lezlie Harrison, Melissa Stylianou, and Victoria Cave (Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata, Cabaret, Steely Dan),
all backed by the all-star "Workin' for the Weekend House Band"
led by Music Director Peter Kiesewalter (Brooklyn Roadfunk Orkestrata, East Village Opera Company).
They will take on the "great Canadian songbook", with versions of Canadian favorites from Cohen to Cockburn, Joni to Gino, Lightfoot to Lighthouse, Rufus to Raffi, Burton to Bryan, Nelly to Neil, you never know whose songs you might hear.
2 shows, 6:30 & 9pm
New York City's favorite Canadian, NY1's Pat Kiernan, kicks off both shows with the Canadian National Anthem.
at:
Joe's Pub
425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.)
New York, NY
JoesPub.com

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Canadians in New York can meet up with their fellow ex-pats by joining the The New York City Expat Canadian Meetup Group

Below is a clip of Canadian rock legend Geddy Lee singing "Oh, Canada". Now take off!:

T.G. Whitney's / Windfall 23rd Annual Party Cruise

noreply@blogger.com (MurphGuide.com) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:50:00 +0000

Two midtown bars, T.G. Whitney's and Windfall are holding their annual summer party cruise tonight out on the water. This event is always a lot of fun, and since it has lasted so long, they must be doing something right.

Thursday, June 23
Windfall & T.G. Whitney's present...
23rd annual Windfall-Whitney's Booze Cruise
An evening party cruise in the Hudson & East rivers and NY harbor.
Tom from Windfall says they have a new and bigger & better boat than previous years.

$60 per person.
Price includes:
Unlimited drinks: beer & special punch
Mojito bar
2 Live DJ
1 hour open bar at the after-parties at TG Whitney's & Windfall

boarding 6:30pm
leaving 7pm sharp
returning 10pm
at:
Pier 83 - Circle Line
W. 42nd St. & Hudson River
New York, NY

Purchase tickets on-line at:
whitney-windfall2011.eventbrite.com/
Your name will be on the pre-paid list at the dock. Look for Tom from Windfall in front of the docks before the cruise.

You can also purchase tickets at the bar at T.G. Whitney's or Windfall:

T.G. Whitney's
244 E. 53rd St.
(bet. Second & Third Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 888-5772
TGWhitneys.com

Windfall Lounge & Grill
23 W. 39th St.
(between Fifth & Sixth Ave.)
New York, NY
(212) 869-4606
WindfallNYC.com

Photos from a previous Windfall / Whitney's Cruise (2008):

Customer Appreciation Night at Amity Hall

noreply@blogger.com (MurphGuide.com) — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:18:00 +0000

What a cool idea. Tonight, Amity Hall is hosting a customer appreciation night, with all of their appetizers and beers just $2 all night...

(this image is NOT legal tender)

Wednesday, June 22
Customer Appreciation Night
Everything $2.
Food & drink tickets on sale 5:30pm at the door.
Valid all night.

Food:
Mini Burgers with Special Sauce
Buffalo Chicken & Blue Cheese Egg Rolls
Braised Short Rib Dumplings
Buffalo Wings
Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard

Amity Hall

Craft Beer:
Harpoon Summer
Harpoon IPA
Goose Island Summertime
Goose Island IPA
Goose Island 312 Urban Wheat
Bud Lite
Sierra Nevada
Magic Hat # 9
Bluepoint Toasted Lager
Narraganset Bock
Narraganset Lager
Lions Head Pilsner
RSVP via facebook
at:
Amity Hall
80 W. 3rd St.
(between Thompson & Sullivan St.)
New York, NY
212 677-2290
AmityHallNYC.com

Hudson Square Music & Wine Festival

noreply@blogger.com (MurphGuide.com) — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:00:00 +0000

The third annual Hudson Square Music & Wine Festival kicks off tonight with Mike Doughty.

It takes place outside in the courtyard behind City Winery on Tuesday evenings from June 21 to August 16. Free admission, with no tickets needed, it starts early in the evening: 5:30pm - 7:30pm. The weekly concert series kicks off tonight, June 21 and runs every Tuesday night through August 16.

Here is the schedule:

June 21 - Mike Doughty and Emily Wells
June 28 - The New York Gypsy All Stars
July 05 - The Holmes Brothers
July 12 - Vernon Reid (of Living Color)
July 19 - Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra
July 26 - Forro in the Dark
August 02 - CCB Reggae All-Stars
August 09 - Nicole Atkins
August 16 - The Wood Brothers