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Dixon's Favorites: Top 5 Wine Bars

Dixon's Favorites: Top 5 Wine Bars

We love a craft cocktail, and beer gardens are great. But sometimes, when you're feeling a little fancy or a bit mellow, a wine bar offers just the vibe. Often quieter and cozier than your average bar, and typically offering at least a nice selection of small plates, wine bars are fantastic venues f....

Harlem's Heroes and Heroines

Harlem's Heroes and Heroines

In our review of outstanding Manhattan subway station art, we briefly touched upon three Harlem stations that beautifully illustrate the key figures of the neighborhood in stunning mosaic murals. Each deserves a deeper look, and 125th Street 2/3-line station's murals by Faith Ringgold do a particula....

Dixon's Favorites: Best sports bars in the nyc area

Dixon's Favorites: Best sports bars in the nyc area

As the NFL's 2018 regular season gets ready to kick off, we've been scouring our favorite neighborhoods for the city's best sports bars. Abundant TV screens is an obvious requirement, but we're also fans of a solid selection of adult beverages, roomy seating areas and great grub. Unlike a fancy cock....