Yesterday's closing of Banjo Jim's to make way for an "artisanal cocktail bar" had us lamenting the dying off of dives  as classics are being closed down to make way for The Trendy. But it seems like some of the city's top mixologists, working at those types of chi chi places, like a cheap beer, good jukebox, and some dirt around the edges, too. More»

Alcohol coming to the High Line this summer, fancy ice coming to an overpriced drink near you, changes at the Darby, changes at CV,  tips to the perfect cocktails and more. Today's nightlife roundup is mixing it up! More»

Eataly is poised to open rooftop beer garden, Buskers offers pool and $250 bottle service to Soho, Duane Reade offers beer to the UWS, and there is a debate raging over whether men can drink Cosmos or SATC made that impossible. Plus more! Today's nightlife roundup is beer vs liquor. More»

We are big fans of the speakeasy Death & Co. in NYC.  Apparently the co-owner, David Kaplan is planning to take his "Sophisticated cocktail bar" into down town Los Angeles. [Via Eater]. More»