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Welcome to the second installment of Immaculate Infatuations New York Summer Guide. Hopefully, you downloaded last years edition and found it to be an indispensable resource all season long, leading you to excellent food and drinks and only minor sunburns. If this is your first time seeing one of these things, or for that matter stumbling across Immaculate Infatuation, were pleased to meet you, and might we add that you are also very good looking. Now go download our app. For the 2013 edition of our Guide To Killing It This Summer, weve decided to maintain essentially the same format as last years book, but also tried to fill more of the pages with things that are actually useful to you. For instance, weve nixed the new restaurants section, mostly because about half of the ones we put in last year never ended up actually opening. Whoops. Sorry if youve been trying to find the phone number to Brooklyn Fare Manhattan since last July. We also added a few new sections that should make your friends and loved ones super impressed with your newfound ability to craft the perfect summer Sunday or pick out an awesome bottle of wine. So whatever you do, take all the credit and do not tell them that you have this thing. Actually, on second thought, that doesnt bode well for our plan to have it spread via word of mouth. Tell a lot of people, but only strangers. Nailed it. Here's to having the best summer ever, again.
THE PINES
The Pines opened last September, and this summer will be your rst opportunity to scope out this restaurants excellent back yard area. Theres a bit of a different thing going on out here as compared to what they do inside, and we like it. In the garden, the menu and drinks are a tip of the hat to the summer vibes of Northern Spain, complete with wood grilled eats and some excellent Spanish ciders. No word on whether or not men in attendance will be required to wear tiny bathing suits and fanny packs, but were betting its encouraged.
GRAN ELECTRICA
Gran Electrica was on our list of new restaurants in last years guide, but this is the section they really belong in, thanks to the prime patio that sits directly under the Brooklyn Bridge. This place is home to some of the better Mexican food in New York, and they also have an excellent list of creative cocktails. Proximity to Brooklyn Bridge Park also makes Gran Electrica an ideal destination for dinner after a day spent outside.
LOBSTER JOINT
We missed putting this one in last years guide and felt like real assholes about it after making our rst visit in like, late September. This Lobster Joint might not be anywhere near a real beach (its in Greenpoint), but it is about as close to a real-deal clam shack as we have in this city. The Connecticut style lobster roll is excellent, and is especially hard to beat on a hot Sunday afternoon with one of their lobster claw bloody marys in hand.
DO OR DINE
Do Or Dine is a restaurant after our own hearts, mostly because they dont take themselves too seriously, and their menu often features things like foie gras donuts and a dish called All Pork Everything. They also have a nice back patio with some street art on the wall, because that sh*t is EDGY. Make sure to swipe through the photo gallery on the left to the photo of A Fish and Some Chips, which is one of the more popular things to eat here. That should give you a pretty good idea of how Do Or Dine gets down.
THE CANNIBAL
The Cannibal will make you fat. It will also make you more awesome. This meatcentric bar and restaurant is built for badasses, serving a heavy-duty carnivores menu with an endless list of high alcohol beers and lots of car bombs. If you have a beard and a penchant for bare knuckle ghting, youre going to love it here. Whats funny though is that youll also nd a lot of classy looking ladies at The Cannibal, enjoying the drinks and maybe some beef heart tartare. God bless those ladies. That patio behind the restaurant is covered, so mark this place down as Perfect For one of those rainy days in July.
FRANKIES 457
This is the original Frankies Spuntino restaurant, and its a New York summertime standard. Sitting in the back yard with a plate of meatballs and some of their house made cavatelli with sausage is pretty much the best thing ever.
GALLOW GREEN
Gallow Green is the bar and restaurant that sits on top of The McKittrick Hotel, home to Sleep No More. And even though its open to the public (no ticket required), it is most denitely a part of the show. The whole experience is an extension of the Sleep No More theme, like a 1930s outdoor restaurant set, complete with actors in character that will probably say some weird sh*t to you at some point during your visit. Or maybe they're not being weird at all - it just seems that way because you've been drinking absinthe out of a punch bowl for the last two hours. The '30s are awesome.
ROCKAWAY TACO
Its been a miserable year for the Rockaways. Were all aware of the struggles people continue to face in the wake of Hurricane Sandys destruction, and Rockaway Taco is no exception. Over the past ve years, this place has become a huge part of the Rockaways culture. Everyone comes here: the locals, the surfers, the hipstersits a melting pot of humanity in the best possible way. And thankfully, Rockaway Taco has reopened. Once again, you can chow down on the best sh tacos money can buy in New York City. This summer, make sure to try and take at least one trip to Rockaway. Hang out at the beach, spend money at local businesses, and bring positive energy to the good people of our city.
95-19 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Rockaway Beach, NY 347-213-7466
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SWEET AFTON
You probably havent been to Sweet Afton, but were willing to bet youve been to at least one of the other bars that this group owns: Wile & Nell, The Wren, The Penrose, and Bua. Sweet Afton is their venture into the somewhat developing scene in Astoria, and we like it a lot. As is the case with the rest of the places these guys run, Sweet Afton can get very crowded. But if you work it right and get there early, happy hour on the patio certainly doesnt suck. The food isnt half bad either.
MULBERRY PROJECT
Mulberry Project will always be an Infatuation favorite, thanks to their amazing bespoke cocktails and a great outdoor area. There are some nice small plates available for snacking too, which we recommend taking advantage of so that you can have more drinks. You want more drinks.
SPUTYEN DUYVIL
Spuyten Duyvil is going to take you to school. Just when you thought your newfound enthusiasm for Sierra Nevada made you and expert on the subject, these guys will educate you on all kinds of beer from all over the world that you've never even heard of. The back garden is a great place to drink, and this place is just a few steps from Fette Sau. We recommend pairing the two destinations whenever possible.
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THE RED HOOK WINERY SENECA LAKE RIESLING 2009 $20-$26
The Red Hook Winery got absolutely devastated by Hurricane Sandy, but theyve miraculously managed to re-open and are back in business making fantastic wines with New York grapes. This 2009 Riesling is one of their best. Drink it because its good, but also because this local business needs all the local support it can get. Get it from: Astor Wines
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Blue Point Summer BLUE POINT SUMMER ALE Blue Point is one of our favorite local breweries. Their Toasted Lager is our go-to, all day, every day beer, and we also love the Blueberry Ale (especially during summer). However, its the light Summer Ale that makes the guide. Its easy drinking and available in pretty much every bodega around NYC. Captain Lawrence
ABITA LIGHT
We wont judge your Coors Light, as weve been known to Tap The Rockies in the sweltering heat of summer too. However, if you want to drink a light beer with a little more character, go with Abita Light. Imported from New Orleans, Abita Light is crisp, refreshing, and only 118 calories. You should never be drinking Michelob Ultra again.
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Created and Written by Chris Stang & Andrew Steinthal Designed and Developed by Edith Levin Produced by Mike Mignano Co-Produced by Hannah Christ, Ryan Muir, and Greg Spitzer Photography by Ryan Muir Front cover by Nick Bilardello Writing: Chris Stang Andrew Steinthal Photos: All photos except Rockaway Taco photos taken by Ryan Muir www.ryanmuir.com Rockaway Taco photos courtesy of Robert Wagner
Thank You: Thank you Edith Levin for putting up with our complete disregard for deadlines and for bringing this Summer Guide to life. Thank you Hannah Christ for your years of service as our Vice President of Going To College. Good luck with Ryan Gosling.
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