Entering inner circle at downtown clubs is worth the hassle

While arguably the best parts of New York nightlife are the quirky neighborhood dives and themed bars, it’s hard to completely avoid the big-name clubs.

By Andrew Wailes | Feb 25 07:52 pm ET

While arguably the best parts of New York nightlife are the quirky neighborhood dives and themed bars, it’s hard to completely avoid the big-name clubs.

Gay bars find history in the nightlife of West Village

West Village gay bars bring color to the NYC nightlife scene.

By Andrew Wailes | Feb 11 08:50 pm ET

West Village gay bars bring color to the NYC nightlife scene.

Get classy after classes: Wine Spot and Vol de Nuit offer elegant drink options

There is so much more to going out than bad alcohol—West Village destinations Wine Spot and Vol de Nuit come to students' rescue.

By Andrew Wailes | Jan 28 09:06 pm ET

There is so much more to going out than bad alcohol—West Village destinations Wine Spot and Vol de Nuit come to students' rescue.

Lower East Side trip brings high quality coffee

Cake Shop takes the cake when it comes to a quality cup of NYC joe.

By Andrew Wailes | Dec 3 08:46 pm ET

Cake Shop takes the cake when it comes to a quality cup of NYC joe.

Espresso checks in to Ace Hotel

So why on earth am I in a hotel on a Wednesday afternoon? Three words: Stumptown Coffee Roasters.

By Andrew Wailes | Nov 19 07:18 pm ET

So why on earth am I in a hotel on a Wednesday afternoon? Three words: Stumptown Coffee Roasters.

Double shot at double-named cafe

Does a cafe with twice the name mean the coffee is twice as good?

By Andrew Wailes | Nov 5 08:11 pm ET

Does a cafe with twice the name mean the coffee is twice as good?

Cupcakes beat the coffee at Sweet Revenge

Sweet Revenge, a West Village cupcake purveyor puts a creative twist on the classic dessert that has taken over New York City.

By Andrew Wailes | Oct 22 07:24 pm ET

Sweet Revenge, a West Village cupcake purveyor puts a creative twist on the classic dessert that has taken over New York City.

Think Coffee for studying with a jolt

Who is that man in the green stripes? And how could anyone be so gosh darn attractive?

Oh, hello! Welcome back to another healthy serving of coffee and cigarettes. October is certainly in the air, and as the majority of my friends are home chugging Red Bulls for their Science of Psych midterms, I find myself down in NYU-ville at the hipster haven that is Think Coffee.

By Andrew Wailes | Oct 8 07:26 pm ET

Who is that man in the green stripes? And how could anyone be so gosh darn attractive?

Oh, hello! Welcome back to another healthy serving of coffee and cigarettes. October is certainly in the air, and as the majority of my friends are home chugging Red Bulls for their Science of Psych midterms, I find myself down in NYU-ville at the hipster haven that is Think Coffee.

Cappuccinos, conversations at Aroma Cafe

Columnist Andrew Wailes finds a sparse but warm coffee shop on the UWS

By Andrew Wailes | Sep 24 06:51 pm ET

Columnist Andrew Wailes finds a sparse but warm coffee shop on the UWS