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THRILLIST NEW YORK	Monday Aug 21, 2006
The List
Reclaim the Week
"Steakburgers, Latinos, Caffeine and Sports"

THRILLIST NATION	Thursday Aug 17, 2006
Uber Tap Ultimate Cocktail
Available at UberTap.com
"With the last round of summer parties approaching, dispense your latest garbage can cocktail in the most efficient manner possible."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Aug 17, 2006
Boqueria
53 W 19th St Between 5th and 6th 212.255.4160 (but no reservations are taken) BoqueriaNYC.com
"The most valuable restaurants are great for dates, but still casual enough for groups of friends/mostly friends + one guy everybody hates. "

ALLIED INFO	Wednesday Aug 16, 2006
AmsterJam
Sat Aug 19th Doors open at 1:30pm; bands from 3-11pm $57 at TicketMaster.com AmsterJam is a 21 and older event. Valid ID required for entry.
"It's finally cooled down enough to enjoy a summer outdoor concert festival without your eyeballs melting."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Tuesday Aug 15, 2006
Independent Spirits Expo
Wed Aug 16, 8-10pm Slate: 54 W 21st St, between 5th and 6th; 212.989.0096 $10 charitable donation at the door RSVP to Events@Slate-NY.com
"Everybody loves an underdog. And, everybody loves free alcohol."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Monday Aug 14, 2006
The List
Reclaim the Week
"Hotels, Groomers, Ukrainians, Honey and Paddy"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Aug 11, 2006
Blackout NYC
Mon Aug 14 at these bars: BlackoutNYC.com
"Monday marks the 3rd anniversary of the big blackout of 2003..."

THRILLIST NATION	Wednesday Aug 9, 2006
Vodka Infusion

"You have a tough time remembering to eat your fruits and vegetables, but never forget to drink your liquor. Combine the two with this easy vodka infusion method and never suffer from rickets or scurvy again."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Wednesday Aug 9, 2006
Pig Festival
Thru Fri at Café d'Alsace 1695 2nd Ave, at 88th 212.722.5133 CafeDAlsace.com
"Most pig roasts are the dining equivalent of a pack of ravenous jackals feasting on a carcass..."

ALLIED INFO	Monday Aug 7, 2006
The Classic Mojito
BACARDIMojito.com
"Bastardization is the handmaiden of popularity -- if it weren't, jeans would never have been cut into "jorts". "

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Monday Jul 31, 2006
The List
Reclaim the Week
"Rock 'N Roll Fantasy Camp, Savoy's Clam Bake, NCAA Football Spreadsheet, Arrive Sample Sale"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Jul 28, 2006
Built NY Booze Totes
Order at BuiltNY.com For nearby retailers, BuiltNY.com/stores
"The virtues of BYOB need no elaboration, but the perils do: cold liquids heating up, or, worse, bottles sweating through a paper sack and shattering on the concrete as smug onlookers jeer. "

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Jul 27, 2006
Rumble on the River
Thu July 27 (if rain, then Fri July 28) Pier 54: 13th St and the Hudson First bell rings at 7:30pm Free
"At the turn of last century, boxing matches were held outdoors, mainly because the fledgling Moppers Union refused to clean up blood without thunderstorm assistance. "

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Tuesday Jul 25, 2006
Lure Happy Hour
Mon-Fri, 5-7pm 142 Mercer, at Prince 212.431.7676 LureFishbar.com
"A standby happy hour's crucial to a man's emotional wellbeing, but $2 watery beers and stale pretzels will only depress you. "

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Jul 20, 2006
Belgian National Day
Sat July 22, 1pm At Pier 63 (The Frying Pan) 23rd St and the Hudson Admittance: $15 at the gate To pre-register for foosball, call Christophe at 917.847.7493
"Bastille Day's fine, but if you want to celebrate the holiday of a country that truly appreciates how lucky they are to exist, hit the Belgian National Day party, Saturday at the Frying Pan. "

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Tuesday Jul 18, 2006
Gin Lane
355 W 14th St Between 8th and 9th Reservation line open today: 212.691.0555
"Anyone who misses the Oak Room's class and the Village Idiot's feel-free-to-vomit casualness is one well-rounded barfly."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Monday Jul 17, 2006
The List
Reclaim the Week
"Cheap Food, Cheap Drinks and Stackhouse's Bad Gas"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Jul 14, 2006
Know Your Body: Gas

"Passing gas can be enjoyable -- especially when sauntering by the line outside the Gansevoort -- but on a date it's typically a bad idea. "

THRILLIST NATION	Thursday Jul 13, 2006
The Quaffer
4 for $9.99 at Quaffer.com
"Shots are key to any unrememberable evening of drinking, but coordinating the two glasses necessary to shoot and chase can be exhausting, and incredibly confusing."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Jul 13, 2006
Culture Tour

"Periodically, NYC men feel guilty about not taking advantage of the cultural opportunities others pretend to care about."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Monday Jul 10, 2006
The List
Reclaim the Week
"Booty, Bar Tour, Swiss Bacon and Bullitt"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Wednesday Jul 5, 2006
Devin Tavern
363 Greenwich St Between Franklin and Harrison 212.334.7337 Download Devin's Dinner Menu (devin.dinner.doc = 68k) Download Devin's Cocktail Menu (devin.cocktail.doc = 40k) DevinTavern.com
"Tomorrow, Dylan Prime offspring Devin Tavern opens for dinner, billing itself as "rustic American". "

THRILLIST NATION	Thursday Jun 29, 2006
Frozen Drink Machines
Available from (among others): MrMargarita.com FrozenDrinkMadness.com MargaritaMan.com $150 - $300 per day
"Summer parties mean much more than beers, barbecues, and fireworks that'll blow your thumbs off -- they also mean frozen drinks, ideally made by a machine."

THRILLIST NATION	Tuesday Jun 27, 2006
Redneck Games
July 8th, 2006 East Dublin, GA $5 admission RedNeckGames.tripod.com
"Summertime county fairs are ubiquitous, but if you want to attend one that matches the dentally-challenged realism of Deliverance with the glory of sporting competition, pack your bags and head to Georgia for the 11th annual Redneck Games."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Tuesday Jun 27, 2006
Pocono NASCAR Weekend
July 21-23 in Long Pond, PA Race info and tickets at PoconoRaceway.com
"When the Pennsylvania 500 comes to the Pocono Raceway this July 21-23, Long Pond, PA, will show the world why it's ranked The Sporting News' 260th best sports city in America."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Jun 23, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Handguns, Stags, Mermaids and Beer"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Jun 16, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Boxers, Benefits, Burgers, Poetry, PSAs, and Winning Haikus"

THRILLIST NATION	Thursday Jun 15, 2006
Italian Wine Cheat Sheet

"If you've finally mastered a basic restaurant wine list, but have no idea what to to do when Italian wines get tossed in, here's a handy cheat sheet that'll get you started."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Jun 15, 2006
Downtown Wine Tasting Tour
5-8pm, Sat June 17 Tribeca and Soho
"Last year we blazed a free wine-tasting trail through the Upper West Side. Now we've sorted out the best gratis tastings in Tribeca and Soho, for a regimented Saturday afternoon of cost-effective drunkenness."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Wednesday Jun 14, 2006
Guyz Nite
Midnight, Sat June 17 at Mo Pitkin's 34 Ave A, between 2nd and 3rd 212.777.5660 $8 at TicketWeb.com Listen at GuyzNite.com
"Some bands are good precisely because they're incredibly bad. We've found the best of the worst."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Jun 9, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Quiz Results, Italian Food, Sake, DUMBO, Smoking Vegetables and Gilbert Arenas"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Jun 8, 2006
World Cup Watching

"The World Cup starts tomorrow. Cure your American soccer apathy by day drinking amidst screaming nationalistic "football" fanatics."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Jun 2, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"National Donut Day, Sailing Trips with Beer, and Books about Pimps"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Wednesday May 31, 2006
Crawfish Festival
Sat and Sun, June 3-4, 10:30am-6:30pm Sussex County Fair Grounds, Augusta, NJ Ticket and bus info at CrawfishFest.com
"Crawfish are mean, ugly, and breed in pools of sludge, but despite having three strikes against them, they're incredibly tasty. "

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday May 26, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of Drinking. And Smooth 'Scros.
"Thrillist Presents: Cain Southampton, Water Taxi Beach, Ava Penthouse, Men's Waxing at Shobha"

THRILLIST NATION	Friday May 26, 2006
Memorial Day Garbage Can Cocktails
Yield: 1 Kitchen Garbage Can (10 Gal)
"Memorial Day parties aren't complete without a patriotic blackout -- and the best way to ensure your guests receive one is a garbage can full of alcohol."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday May 25, 2006
Gone Smoking Card
Crooked Tree: 110 St Marks Pl between 1st and A 212.533.3299
"Now that summer's almost here, you can finally step outside the bar for a cigarette without courting pneumonia. "

THRILLIST NATION	Friday May 19, 2006
Beer Pairings with Sang Yoon
FathersOffice.com
"Chef Sang Yoon is a beer renegade. The owner of Santa Monica's vaunted gourmet pub Father's Office believes that beer, more than wine, can make any meal taste better -- whether it's an $80 entree or a $2 frozen dinner."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday May 19, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Ruddy Adames Opening, Little Owl, Fifth Ave Fair, Union Square Wines and Spirits Relocation Sale"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday May 18, 2006
bottlerocket
5 W 19th St Between 5th and 6th Flatiron 212.929.2323 bottlerocketwine.com
"Having a sommelier for a roommate would be incredibly useful -- he could help you pair wines when you eat in, and, because sommeliers are spineless weaklings, you could gouge him for 60% of the rent. "

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Monday May 15, 2006
City Island
6 train to Pelham Bay, BX29 bus to City Island
"You've worked hard all winter. Now the weather's changing and it's time to relax at New York's top-drawer island getaway: City Island. "

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday May 12, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Rosa Mexicana Cooking Demo, Harry's Steak and Cafe, Free Golf Lessons, Shizuka New York Spa, Rick's Due Diligence Ball"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday May 5, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Chevy's Cinqo de Mayo, Surf Art, Shadetree presents Jesse Harris, Lure Fishbar, Slightly Known People"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Apr 28, 2006
The List
April 28, 2006 Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Varsity Letters, The Plumm, David Blaine, The Green Kitchen, Bonjoo, Dining for Darfur"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Wednesday Apr 26, 2006
Beer Prom
Sat Apr 29, 8pm-12am 79 N 11th Street Between Berry and Wythe Williamsburg 718.233.6640 $50 at BrooklynBrewery.com
"To stay appropriately drunk through high school prom, you probably had to chug a stomach-pumping quantity of vodka beforehand."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Tuesday Apr 25, 2006
Prix Fixe Madness
Sun Apr 30, 7:30pm Compass: 208 W 70th Street at Amsterdam Upper West Side 212.875.8600
"Parents in town? Just receive a corporate credit card? Dying in the very near future?"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Apr 21, 2006
The List
Apr 21, 2006 Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Xing Brunch, PJ Clarke's on the Hudson, Father of the Home Video Game, Michael Chiarello Wine Tasting, AJ Maxwell's"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Apr 14, 2006
The List
April 14, 2006 Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Two Bottle Wine Tote, Lenny's Delivery, New York International Auto Show, South Street Seaport Auditions, Dressler, Thrillist Nominated for a Webby"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Wednesday Apr 12, 2006
Schapiro's Kosher Winery
Available at The Essex Street Market 120 Essex Street Between Rivington and Delancey Open today from 10am-4pm Schapiro-Wine.com
"Whether you're Jewish, have Jewish friends, or are impersonating a Jew on J-Date, to prepare for Passover tonight you need kosher wine."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Apr 7, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"European Union, The Wood Memorial, Metropolis' 25th Anniversary, Sportsvite, Turks & Frogs Tribeca"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Apr 6, 2006
Pravda Anniversary Party
6pm-on, Sun Apr 9 281 Lafayette Street Between Houston and Prince Soho 212.226.4696
"This Sunday, Pravda marks its 10th anniversary."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Mar 24, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"New York Comes Back: Mayor Ed Koch and the City, Dona, Wear the Game, Big Apple Grapple XXIX, Avo's 80th Birthday Bash"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Mar 17, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Lucky Number Slevin Premier, Wine Week, Cafe D'Alsace, Architecture Duel II, NCAA Tourney Bars"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Mar 16, 2006
St Paddy's Day Tips

"For some, St. Patrick's Day is a reason to call in sick, then drink all day. For others, it's a reason to work 'til lunch, then drink all day. Whichever you choose, here are some tips for enjoying the holiday:"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Mar 10, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Buenos Aires, Appetite for Destruction, Mick Rock Book Signing, Pfwoot, Natural Wine Tasting"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Mar 9, 2006
Night Hotel
132 W 45th Street between 6th and 7th Midtown West 212.835.9600 NightHotelNY.com
"Like the rainbow-assed baboon, boutique hotels rely on showy features to attract attention."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Wednesday Mar 8, 2006
WinePod
MozaicWine.com
"Producing your own wine's the ultimate mark of success, but filling your kitchen with an army of cheerful migrant workers is both impractical, and potentially illegal."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Tuesday Feb 28, 2006
Pre Elephant
Pre:Post: 547 W 27th Street, between 10th and 11th 212.695.7270; PrePostNYC.com Pink Elephant: 527 W 27th Street, between 10th and 11th; 212.463.0000
"The 27th Street club district's metastasizing -- at it's current rate it'll absorb 26th by summer."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Feb 24, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of Mardi Gras
"Pig at Savoy, LSU Alumni Bar Crawl, Mara's Homemade King Cake, Princeton Club Mardi Gras, Pat O'Brien's Hurricane Mix"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Wednesday Feb 22, 2006
Newark Carnaval
Sat Feb 25th, 9pm-2:30am Palacio Europa: 278 New York Ave take PATH to Newark Penn Station 973.589.8999 $20 cover
"Don't celebrate Carnaval in half-assed fashion by flying to Rio."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Feb 16, 2006
The Endless Wine Glass

"Nothing ruins a dinner like worrying about the cost of the gallons of wine you've quaffed."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Feb 10, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Blue Owl, Smittens, BYOB Opera, Gente, White Water Bay, Ginger Kids"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Feb 3, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best for the Bowl
"Hotel QT, The Big Easy, Mandarin Oriental's Taipan Suite, Antarctica"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Jan 20, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Idiotarod, Snowboarding Grand Prix, Migun, California, Around the World in 80 Sips"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Jan 13, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan, El Bocadito, Classic Cocktails of the Prohibition Era, Cristos, Dad Bag"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Jan 6, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Salon AKS, New York National Boat Show, Samba-Le, Liquor Locker, Striptease: The Untold History of the Girlie Show"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Jan 5, 2006
Wine Searcher
Wine-Searcher.com Basic service: FREE Pro version: $30 annually
"There's nothing worse than enjoying something immensely, then losing it forever: a song on the radio, a beautiful girl on the subway, your belief that women don't poop."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Dec 23, 2005
The List
Running Down The Best Bubbly Buys
"Segura Viudas Cava Brut Reserva, 2000 Marques de Gelida Cava Brut Exclusive Reserva, Domaine Ste. Michelle Blanc de Blancs, Duval-Leroy Blanc de Chardonnay Brut Champagne 1996, Guy Charlemagne Brut Mesnillesime 1999, Egly Ouriet Brut Grand Cru, Salon Blanc de Blancs Champagne Le Mesnil 1995"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Dec 22, 2005
Single Room Occupancy
360 W. 53rd Street between 8th and 9th Midtown West 212.765.6299
"This holiday season, two things are certain: on at least one occasion, you'll be dragged to Midtown, and immediately thereafter you will find yourself craving dangerous levels of alcohol."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Wednesday Dec 14, 2005
Girl's Gift Guide

"David Yurman "Silver Ice Champagne Citrine Ring", Me&Ro "Tibetan Flower Bangle", Femme Gems, Great Jones Spa "Serenity Package", Create your own spa package, Botkier "Stirrup Bag", Bottega Veneta "French Flap Wallet", Union Square Holiday Market, Danube, De Gustibus, Polo Black Label "Cashmere Jersey Crewneck", Wal-mart Home Collection "100% Cashmere Throw""

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Tuesday Dec 13, 2005
The Beer Belly
TheBeerBelly.com $34.95
"The hip flask may be the traditional method of ensuring a handy supply of discount swill, but in this age of heightened security and tighter, more revealing men's clothing, it's more likely to get you busted than blitzed."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Dec 9, 2005
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Rolf's, Jewcy Chanukah, T5S Sample Sale, The PIT, Spiced Wine"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Dec 8, 2005
Guy's Gift Guide

"The Diner's Deck, hot shave certificate from Paul Mole, Gift #36 from Sherry-Lehmann, Massage from West Garden, DeLuxe Smoking Jacket from Hilleso, Poker Chips by Paulson, Cabochon Grand by Pippo Italia, 37" Sharp Aquos"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Nov 25, 2005
The List
November 25, 2005 Running Down the Best of the Rest
"The Gravytini, NY 7's Rugby, Porky's, EMG Vintage 2nd Birthday Blowout, Zen Palate"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Nov 18, 2005
The List
November 18, 2005 Running Down the Best of the Rest
"John Varvatos Skin, Sixpoint Brewery's 1 year Anniversary, PBR at the Mohegan Sun, Fontana's, Blair Perrone Steakhouse"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Tuesday Nov 15, 2005
DTOUR Chardonnay
DTOURWine.com $37 for a 3 liter tube Available at: Sherry-Lehmann - 679 Madison Ave, 212.838.7500 Burgundy Wine Company - 143 W 26th St, 212.691.9092 Tribeca Wine Merchants - 40 Hudson St, 212.393.1400
"You're enormously attracted to the kingly dimensions of the box-of-wine, but repelled by its foul contents."