Not To Miss Caffe Torino The Coolest New Hour Hour

No need to venture across the Atlantic to experience Italian drinking culture: New Yorkers will be at the coolest new happy hour right inside The Mondrian this Friday, September 28th from 5:30PM – 8:30PM for the launch of Caffe Torino, an aperitivo hour featuring their new cocktail, the Martini & Rossi Nassau Negroni.

Caffe Torino at The Mondrian emblemizes the relaxed drinking style of pre-war Italy; a world once lost now finding new life in modern iterations of the classic Italian aperitivo hour, for which the original Caffe Torino was so well known.

In Good Company bartender Will Benedetto will be showing off his new creation, which features Martini & Rossi’s recently debuted line of Riserva Speciale Bitter. The ingredients of the elevated Nassau Negroni—including Bacardi 4 Year Aged Rum, Marsala-infused Martini & Rosso Vermouth, and a torched pineapple wedge garnish—highlight the aromatic herbal and floral notes of the bitters, creating a new twist on the classic Negroni.

A second Caffe Torino aperitivo hour will be happening at the Mondrian on October 12th for those who can’t make it this week.

Not able to make either, make it at home with the recipe below.

NASSAU NEGRONI RECIPE

• 1.25 oz of Bacardi 4 year

• .75 oz of Martini Riserva Speciale Bitter

• .75 Marsala Infused Martini Rosso Vermouth

Stir ingredients together and serve in a rocks glass on the rocks.
Garnish with a pineapple wedge torched to order.

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How To Drink Like You're At The U.S. Open

Grey Goose Honey Deuce

If you haven't gone to the U.S. Open, then there is a lot you're missing out on. From spending the last Summer Days outside, as athletes and celebrities like Andy Cohen, Kevin Spacey, and Anna Wintour take part in this 2-week sporting event, it's always an elegant event.

Crafted to pay homage to the world’s most exciting Grand Slam, the Grey Goose Honey Deuce is comprised of Grey Goose Vodka, freshly squeezed lemonade and raspberry liqueur, topped with tennis-inspired honeydew melon balls.

Designed to transport tennis fans near and far to the non-stop courtside action, the cocktail is named after the most exciting moment of a tennis match when the score is tied at 40-40 - coined by tennis nerds as “deuce.” The refreshing sip is ideal for cooling off during the sultry summer days or powering through the wee hours of the morning to see if Roger Federer can keep up the momentum stateside following his record-breaking Wimbledon triumph.

Not able to attend this year's event? You can still try the Honey Deuce for yourself as it will be served at several New York hot spots, around the city. Bars include the Dream Downtown, PHD Terrace at Dream Midtown, 48 Lounge, Ascent Lounge, The Pierre, and Four Seasons Hotel.

Don't feel like going out, or want to host a viewing party yourself, make your guests feel like they're at the event by making the cocktail yourself. 

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 parts Grey Goose Vodka

• Fresh squeezed lemonade

• 1/2 part Chambord or premium raspberry liqueur

• Crushed ice

• Honeydew melon balls

Directions

Chill Collins Glass by placing in refrigerator/ freezer or by filling with ice water for 5 minutes. Remove Collins Glass from refrigerator/freezer, and fill with ice. Measure and add vodka to Collins Glass. Top with measured amount of fresh lemonade. Measure and add raspberry liqueur. Garnish with skewer of 1 or multiple frozen honeydew melon balls (note: place honeydew melon in freezer beforehand, then, to create melon balls, use melon baller).

Beer Gardens Not To Miss In NYC

As the weather becomes warmer and the summer months start to approach, what better way to spend your day than sitting outside with friends enjoying a cold pint of beer? Beer gardens are a popular and favorite among New York locals as a way to relax and enjoy yourself during the summer months. Below are the top beer gardens to visit in NYC.

Photo via @Jayh7779

The Standard Biergarten

Located at the Standard Hotel, this beer garden is known to be pretty cheap when comparing it to the other Standard Hotel venues. Customers should expect beers like the traditional Ayinger Weisse and Koestritzer Dark beer. All drinks are served at picnic tables alongside brats, currywurst and pretzels. Forget traveling to Germany, the Standard will give you the experiences you came looking for.

Zum Schneider

This place will bring you back to your days at Oktoberfest. Located in Alphabet City, this beer garden attracts beer lovers and German expats from all over. Customers can choose from a dozen German brews on tap. You can also enjoy all types of German foods while experiencing fun events with live music.

Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden

This authentic Czech beer garden is located in Queens and is a huge hit for family and friends during the summer time. Customers can sit outside on picnic tables under the trees while enjoying small plates of sausage and other small delights. You can purchase a variety of European and domestic beers (pints $6, pitchers $16). Known to be one of the largest and oldest outdoor drinking venue in the city, this place is a must try.

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Where To Celebrate National Oyster Day In NYC

Parker & Quinn Oysters (PC Jenna Murray)

Summer is the perfect time to take in seafood with a nice glass of wine. This Sunday is National Oyster Day and we've compiled the top places to go to celebrate this delectable holiday.

Bagatelle

The perennially popular French restaurant Bagatelle will offer up their Summer Gems promotion (which is normally only available Monday-Friday) for dinner on Sunday to celebrate National Oyster Day.  Guests are invited to indulge in a half dozen oysters topped with caviar paired with a glass of house wine or bubbly for $30.

Located at 1 Little West 12th Street

Seamores

One of our favorite spots in Chelsea, Nolita, and around the city offer $1 oysters from 4-7 at their happy hour. everyday. For those who want to expand their meal you can have fresh fish everyday and thier famous fish tacos!

Parker & Quinn

Rosé and oysters go hand-in-hand, so Parker & Quinn is honoring the perfect pair with a dozen oysters and a bottle of their signature rosé for just $45. On August 5 from 11:30am-9pm, the package will be available for one day only, so grab your friends or fellow oyster-loving strangers. For reservations contact reservations@ingoodcompany.com.

Located at 64 W 39th St

Bungalow Bar 

Should you care to pair your oysters with a saltwater breeze, Rockaway’s Bungalow Bar will be celebrating National Oyster Day with a delicious spread of East and West Coast Oysters. Priced at $15 for half a dozen and $30 for a dozen, you can enjoy your Summer Sunday with a feast to yourself or shared with friends alongside panoramic views of Jamaica Bay. For reservations contact reservations@ingoodcompany.com.

Located at 377 Beach 92nd St, Rockaway

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Our Favorite Vineyard To Go In The Weekends

Looking for something to do during a quiet week? Get out of the city for a little trip and sip on some of the best wines New York has to offer.  These spots will double as perfect Instagram-worthy moments and a good place to scout for weekend homes. Nothing is more relaxing than trying out new wine and getting out of the city. 

Bedell Cellars

Photo via @bedellcellars

Wölffer Estate Vineyard

Photo via @wolfferwine

Harbes Family Vineyard

Photo via @harbesfarms

Harbes Family Vineyard

Photo via @harbesfarms

Harbes Family Vineyard, Mattituck

Great views, great vibes and even better wines. Not to mention, if you have kids around you can bring them along for the fun. Harbes Family Vineyard is more than just a winery, they have a farm, and lots of other fun activities. In September and October they offer apple picking, a corn maze and even pumpkin picking! 

Wölffer Estate Vineyard, Sagaponack

This is the place where weddings are destined for. This beautiful venue is perfect for a fairytale wedding, where you'll be happy to come back to for wine tastings.. If you want to watch a gorgeous sunset while sipping on one of the best rosé, head over on Friday or Saturday. Sorry ladies, no bachelorette parties.

Bedell Cellars, Cutchogue

Bedell Cellars is one of a kind. You and guests can make a customizable wine tastings you can pick and choose whatever you want. If you can't make the drive out to grab a bottle no worries, just join their wine club! There are plenty of different packages and you'll get wine delivered every 4 months. Who wouldn't love a couple surprise bottle showing up at your door?

Shinn Estate Vineyards, Mattituck

Shinn Estate Vineyards is the epitome of adorable. This quaint little vineyard also has a Farmhouse Inn with 4 cute little rooms available. You know wine makes you sleepy so after sipping all afternoon you may want to spend the night here, only thing better than sleeping in is to wake up with the sunrise.

New York City's Top Rooftop Restaurants

New York City has long been dubbed the concrete jungle, its tall skyscrapers and flashy lights around every corner. Though in high pockets of these streets, there are rooftop gardens that the urban habitants can escape to, all while enjoying the view below them.

This is the largest outdoor rooftop garden in New York, offering an indoor penthouse and an outdoor roof-deck. Enormous yellow umbrellas are available over the tables in the summer, and in the colder months, heated lamps and plastic domes cover the tables and offer partial warmth. 230 Fifth offers classic American food and their specialty cocktails uses in season fruits and vegetables.

Located at 230 5th Ave, New York, NY 10001

@Jackiedoback

Located above Pod 39 Hotel, stare out between the terra-cotta columns and this rooftop’s view line covers the south to lower Manhattan skyline. Strings of light cover the expansive space above the rooftop and patches of greenery line the brick walls, giving off a feeling of an Italian garden. Tapas and cocktails are their specialty.

Located at 145 E 39th St, New York, NY 10016

@Trepetno

Just south of Hell’s Kitchen is Gallow Green, a lusciously memorizing space atop Chelsea’s McKittrick Hotel. The greenery is lined with twinkling lights and the herbs they grow are used in dishes from the meals. Gallow Green offers an abundance of seafood in their appetizers and mains and flavourful pizza, such as their Kale and Anchovy pizza.

Located at 542 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001

@MotherofMimosas

Refinery Rooftop is located atop Refinery Hotel which used to be an industry factory. The restaurant is divided in by brick arches, where one side is an indoor, wood roof while the other has glass walls and a glass sunroof that can open or close, depending on the occasion. The rooftop also has a lounge, completely under open skies and stringed lights that stretch across. Refinery Rooftop offers brunch, lunch and dinner, and a selection of their signature cocktails.

Located at 63 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018

Refinery Rooftop, Oleg 

Atop the Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel is Rock & Reilly’s, an Irish rock gastro pub offering American favorites and rock inspired cocktails such as Free Falling or When Doves Cry. The restaurant has a retractable roof on its 10,000 square foot space and a simply, but elegant, outdoor terrace.

Located at 218 W 35th St, New York, NY 10001

@RockandReileysNYC