The Bar Guide
The Bar Guide
We'll Drink to These ...
From high-end splurge to dump-his-ass dive, Seven’s stable of seasoned indoor recreation experts offers a great bar for every occasion
March 17th, 2011
25 great bars according to us—one for every occasion. Starting with the Super High End at Mandarin Oriental Bar. When you get done being dazzled by the view from the 23rd floor—and believe us, it’ll take awhile—what you’ll start to notice is an attention to detail that would make a German automaker blush. Read more »
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The Lost Bars
Sadly, several dear classics have departed in recent years. Here’s to six of them … and their Barovian spirit
March 17th, 2011
My friend Ted Haigh knows a thing or two about cocktails. He was a key consultant for the Museum of the American Cocktail in New Orleans, not to mention a fine mixologist himself. Read more »
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Skinny Dugans: A legendary sports bar in limbo
March 17th, 2011
Transplanted New Yorker Bob Keck and his brother, Fred, opened Skinny Dugans in August 1973. After 33 years, in 2006, the Kecks sold the profitable and popular establishment at 4127 W. Charleston Blvd. Read more »
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Urban Exposure: Enter Artifice
A new bar, lounge and live music venue moves in at the corner of form and function
March 17th, 2011
Denizens of the Arts District will soon have one more place to hang their hipster hats as Artifice Bar & Lounge readies to open its doors in early April next to the Arts Factory. Artifice will offer a casual live performance space and two lounges, as well as a bar to serve all three. It has an artist’s soul, a musician’s heart and a businessman’s brain. Read more »
Drinking
Spirit of the West
Nevada’s first legal distillery gets the nod, gets to work
March 17th, 2011
George Rácz knew creating a distillery in the desert would be difficult, especially since there is no precedent in Nevada for such an endeavor. But as he nears the end of a 2½-year journey, Rácz is optimistic that he is on the brink of history. Read more »
