You’re Not Invited: Comedy legend Billy Murray will be bartending in Greenpoint this weekend at the opening of his son Homer Murray’s updated restaurant, 21 Greenpoint. Before you get all excited, the public fervor over the event resulted in management making it an invite-only evening complete with security staff. However, knowing Bill Murray’s Internet-famous antics, he’ll likely pop up a few other places this weekend– stay alert, and prepare for tequila.
NYC Drinking Ban Officially Lifts, For Real: The citywide ban on drinking before noon in New York City will be officially lifted this weekend. This comes some three months after the lift was announced by lawmakers, which for many was the first time they found out their favorite brunch spot was technically breaking the law. Let’s take this as a prime excuse to party in the morning from now on.
Welcome Back, Bar Car: The MTA announced that the bar cars of yore will be returning to the Metro North’s New Haven line, restoring a golden age of drinking on trains to thirsty commuters across the tristate area. Early renderings make the cars look like hospital waiting rooms instead of the welcoming cars of the past, but any progress in the name of train beers is something we can get behind.
Let’s Go To Pittsburgh: A Kickstarter launched this week supporting the Pittsburgh Brewtal Beer Festival, aimed at bringing together local metal bands and breweries to create collaboration beers for a massive beer festival and concert on November 6th. Metal, beer, and metal-themed beer? If you’ve ever read this column before, you know how excited we are. See you in Pittsburgh.
Mitch Steele Moves South: Former Stone Brewmaster Mitch Steele has announced his mysterious new project this week, outlining plans for a brewpub in Atlanta. The shift is a surprising one as Stone continues to grow around the world, but we’re curious to see what Mitch gets up to down south. Good luck and cheers, Mitch!
Start This Weekend: Cocktail master Jeffrey Morgenthaler has made the elusive, approachable: how to prepare excellent cocktails at home without being an arrogant berk about it. His post is a refreshing reminder that no one will care about your carefully curated back bar if all you can offer is trend-biting palatewreckers. May Morgenthaler’s wisdom guide you to a delightful weekend and many more relaxing parties to come.