If you're into hoppy beers, make sure to try the Blast. Unfortunately they do not sell it outside the brewery!
A NYC Landmark (literally), The Ear Inn is the oldest bar in NYC. Inviting, cozy vibe. Drinks are cheap, burger is solid - what's not to like?
This cozy hideaway is nestled under the Brooklyn Bridge. Signature dish: buffalo steak w/ buttermilk mashed potatoes. You can get our free Downtown dining guide @ http://www.downtownny.com/mapsguides/
Start your quest to become an All-American by drinking 100 different craft beers, but don't forget to try the food too. Everything on the menu is delicious.
Try the smoky pulled duroc pork sandwich. Smoky spiced-honey-glazed pork is crowned with julienned pickled carrots, fresh cilantro & sliced cucumber. It’s one of our #100best dishes & drinks of 2011. Read more.
Order a round of balanced Barrier Brewing Company brews if there’s one on tap. They’re one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Order a Sixth Street cocktail, which calls on the complex spices used at the Indian restaurants lining E 6th St. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Get pastry chef Christina Tosi’s pretzel cake truffles, which spins bodega pretzels into supremely moist cake balls. They’re one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the lemongrass-spiked sausage banh mi, a crazy-good riff that earns its hype. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Nearly every Wednesday, this bar opens its taps to a single brewery with an epic list of mainstream and rare beers. Don't miss the food, either - especially the grilled cheese and tomato soup!
With a focus on local food, a huge craft beer list, and a relaxed vibe, this spot may be the perfect date spot for a beer geek. Say hi to Jimmy, the bar's namesake and city's nicest restauranteur.
In its short history, this bar has hosted more visiting brewers than you can count. Rarities, weekly special events, and a huge cask and bottle list make this one of the most lauded beer bars in NYC.
New York's newest brewpub, this restaurant brews the beer they serve with a two-barrel system in their basement. They call it a "gastrobrewery" - with great food perfectly fit for pairing.
For most of the past decade, this was the only brewpub in New York. It's still the most scenic: go here in the evening and have a house-made brew while you watch the sun set over the Hudson.
The brewery is currently in the midst of a multi-million dollar expansion that will boost its capacity in the borough. Right now, much of their beer is brewed at F.X. Matt Brewing in Utica, NY.
The beers - brewed here by Brooks Carretta - are named for famous Italian women. Try the Gina, an American Pale Ale brewed with thyme, or the Wanda, their dark English Mild brewed with chestnuts.
