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National speakeasies

Former Speakeasy Can be Yours for $4 Million

  • historic homes in san francisco
  • February 2, 2012
Speakeasies are a vital part of San Francisco’s history. During Prohibition, these were the places where the thirsty flocked not only to...
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On this day in NY history: Speakeasies raided

  • Prohibtion
  • January 29, 2011
Jan. 14, 1929 Continuing their crackdown on speakeasies, police swooped down on thirty-five establishments throughout the city last night,...
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2nd Floor on Clinton speakeasy opens November 5

  • 2nd on Clinton
  • November 3, 2010
A NEW COCKTAIL HIDEOUT opens on the Lower East Side Friday, November 5. 2nd Floor on Clinton, upstairs from Barramundi. Featuring drinks concocted...
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Little Branch to open above-ground cafe, also called Little Branch

  • Little Branch
  • October 22, 2010
ONE OF THE co-owners of underground (literally) cocktail den Little Branch is planning on opening a small above-ground "charcuterie,"...
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One Night in Bangkok...or Macao...New York City Style

TWO DISTINCT ASIAN mega-parties storm Manhattan to close out May. Each features beautiful, "exotic" women and free cocktails (yay!). The...
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The Society NYC hosts Brooklyn speakeasy pub crawl

THE SOCIETY NYC, a social organization dedicated to encouraging the under-35 crowd to frequent culturally cool and significant events, celebrated...
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Grand Marnier launches limited edition 'La Vie' bottle for the holidays

Just in time for gift-giving season, Grand Marnier debuted its latest limited edition bottle, "La Vie Grand Marnier," with a small event...
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Apotheke Bar celebrates one-year anniversary

CHINATOWN SPEAKEASY and cocktail theater Apotheke celebrated its one-year anniversary September 15 with a private party. Guests filed in throughout...
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101: How To find a speakeasy in NYC

Find more Classic Cocktails under 101: How to Find a Classic Cocktail in NYCThe Speakeasy craze, in concert with the Classic Cocktail craze, has...
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The truth about Nixon

I had heard that the former president only drank New Jersey wine, but never had it confirmed. He passed away without letting me know, so we will be...
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