We all have our favorite bars: the local go-to spots with good drinks, good music, and good people. But sometimes we need something a little bit more… special. That’s when we turn to our neighborhood speakeasies, the spots you most likely won’t stumble into on your own — mostly because you’d never find them. Hidden behind unmarked doors, secret entrances, or guarded stairwells, these Prohibition-era inspired throwbacks add a hint of mystery and intrigue to a night out, combining a sense of exclusivity with serious mixology.
Inspired by Armani Code Sport’s Dive into the Night Foursquare competition, we offer a roundup of some of the best of these hideaways around the country. Check out the ones you don’t know, tell us your own favorites in the comments, and wherever you go, be sure to check in and take part in the Foursquare challenge — you could win a bottle of Armani Code Sport daily, or even the grand-prize trip to NYC for an Armani shopping spree.
How do you know you’re a true Simpsons fan? If you hear the words “drink” and “Simpsons” and think to yourself: “To alcohol! The cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems.” And for you fans, the must-have oddity of the moment is not the Marge Simpson Playboy spread but John Ortved’s The Simpsons: An Uncensored, Unauthorized History. Unlike that creepy, banana-hued centerfold, you can carry it around in public. But what’s a good read without a good drink? In that spirit, here are the best alcoholic beverages from the show, and a few suggestions on how to get a hold of them yourself.
By now we’ve all been assaulted by a publicity blitz as overwhelming as a giant squid attack for The Watchmen. The movie’s success gives some hope for Alan Moore fans that more of his comics might head to Hollywood — well, maybe not his “X-rated masterpiece”. It’ll also likely serve as a boon for academics who want to examine moral relativism in superhero films. Oh wait… that’s already happened.
What’s been sorely missing from the Watchmen promotions are loosely connected cocktails. How can a movie starring a character named Dr. Manhattan not also endorse a Manhattan cocktail variation? Thankfully, a few ardent fans have taken care of that. After the jump, let’s examine some superhero concoctions.
