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NoMad Is NYC’s Hottest Cocktail Neighborhood — Drinkers Just Don’t Know It Yet

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It’s a short walk from the Virgin Hotel at 30th Street and Broadway, where, later this summer, Joly is planning to open his first New York venture, The Riff Raff Club. And, because many of the new bars are situated in posh boutique hotels or private clubs, the atmosphere is often a bit more adult. It’s a different crowd for sure.

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The Ultimate Gift Guide for Bartenders

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MOLECULAR MIXOLOGY INTRODUCTION KIT Alright, I’ll be honest, I put this on the list for myself. DIY BITTERS KIT This definitely falls into the “nerdy gift for a career bartender” category along with the molecular mixology kit. These are ideal gifts for both your favorite home bartender or a pro.

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At Modern Cocktail Bars, It’s Every Drink, Everywhere, All at Once. Is That Such a Bad Thing?

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Think Double Chicken Please, with its draft cocktail tap room up front and posh mixology lounge in back, and the newly opened Sip & Guzzle, which boasts a high-energy bar upstairs and an elegant Japanese-style bar in the basement. The message sent by all these versatile barkeepers: If you don’t like this, then maybe you may like that. “I

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