Bars and Lounges
November 8, 2011
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At any rate, World's 50 Best Bars editor Lucy Britner, along with drinks writer Camper English, conducted the poll. They also got input from about 100 bar professionals, which included the Playboy Club's Salvatore Calabrese and Esquire US's David Wondrich. So this list is pretty official.
The votes were paired with global votes from 100 bars featured in last year's list. Britner said:
"This year, voters have walked through phone booths and wardrobes, rung bells on unmarked doors and called to book appointments in order to file their nominations for the World’s 50 Best Bars. The list seems to pay homage to the speakeasy- style bar, which goes hand-in-hand with knowing how to create the classics, unearth old recipes and recreate forgotten ingredients
September 23, 2011
Who knows what’s really going on at places like that? For all we know, there’s a large underground Russian roulette ring going on in those places. But that just makes it even cooler, doesn’t it? Without further adieu, here are some top secret, hidden places all across the country. But sshhh, don’t tell anyone.
Marfreless, Houston,: There’s a small blue door under a staircase behind a strip center in Houston’s prestigious River Oaks neighborhood. Once inside, you’ll find a super dark bar with an upstairs area that's even darker so people can make-out. If you don’t feel like sucking face, head to the bar for strong but delicious cocktails.
Bathtub Gin, New York City: It's disguised as a cute little coffee shop in Chelsea. But if you see a little red light on, that means the bar is open. The light is above a fake wall, and if you push on it, it’s a door that will lead you to the bar.
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