Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Fundraisers for Alabama in NYC: July 27, 2011

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


LinkXSP, 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.o​rg/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:

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

2nd Anniversary Celebration at Traffic

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

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Christmas in July in NYC

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

Friday, July 22, 2011

NYC Bars with the Best Air Conditioning 2011

"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".
Linkat:
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?

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Celebrate Belgian Independence in NYC

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

Monday, July 18, 2011

NYC Summer Restaurant Week 2011

Monday, July 11 - Sunday, July 24
NYC Summer Restaurant Week
NYC Summer Restaurant Week 2011Like 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.

Sunday, July 17, 2011

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

FIFA Women's World CupThe 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.
Team USA vs. Team Japan
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: