Are you there? Are you in Philadelphia? Look around. Do you see pretzels? Cheese steaks? Before anything, get two of each, in each hand. Find a bench, and wallow in your surroundings. You’re in the birthplace of the United States of America, the City of Brotherly Love, go lick the Liberty Bell!
Philly bar crawls are high spirited adventures through a nearly pocket-sized city where cityscapes change at every corner and new options present themselves with every passing doorway.
Prepping you and your crew for a city-wide spree requires some general planning, but fear not, we’ve assembled a detailed cheat sheet to look over before you jump on your fixed gears or pile in a cab.
First off, Cinco de Mayo isn’t an Independence Day. Mexico’s Independence Day lands all the way over on September 16th. Though it sounds similar to the Fourth of July, Independence Day for the U.S., it’s nowhere near the same celebration. You’re partying to the tune of a battle won against the well-armed French armies under Napoleon. In 1862, the underdogs, the under-manned Mexican army, defended their land from the French. This battle, the Batalla de Puebla, came to symbolize unity, strength, and bravery in the face of oppression.
America being the multi-cultural melting pot of diversity and tolerance that it is, ensures that just about any international holiday is cause for celebration. Want to get wild and hit the bubbly for Bastille Day (July 14th)—done! Or perhaps, you prefer to get explicit and do some “ouzo-bombs” in honor of Greek Independence Day (March 25th). Whatever the occasion, America is the undisputed facilitator of revelry—especially in concerns to our dear neighbors in Mexico!
Though undoubtedly muddled in the memory banks of countless Americans, the actual history of Cinco de Mayo has taken a backseat to the margaritas, tequila, and salsa specials inherently associated with it. Though what better way to commemorate the unlikely Mexican victory over the French (circa 1862) than with some good old fashioned debauchery?
America being the multi-cultural melting pot of diversity and tolerance that it is, ensures that just about any international holiday is cause for celebration. Want to get wild and hit the bubbly for Bastille Day (July 14th)—done! Or perhaps, you prefer to get explicit and do some “ouzo-bombs” in honor of Greek Independence Day (March 25th). Whatever the occasion, America is the undisputed facilitator of revelry—especially in concerns to our dear neighbors in Mexico!
Though undoubtedly muddled in the memory banks of countless Americans, the actual history of Cinco de Mayo has taken a backseat to the margaritas, tequila, and salsa specials inherently associated with it. Though what better way to commemorate the unlikely Mexican victory over the French (circa 1862) than with some good old fashioned debauchery?
Someone will have to be the responsible one this Saint Patrick’s Day. If you're the designated driver this year it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the fun. Whether you’re drinking or staying sober this Saturday, we’ve found an Irish-inspired dessert that is sure to be a crowd pleaser. This delectable recipe was found on Sweet Pea's Kitchen.
Guinness and Bailey’s Irish Cream Cupcakes
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 cup Guinness
- 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup sour cream
Calling all ironmen (and women): looking for drinking immortality? Look no further than McFadden’s “McPattyfest” happening this Saturday, March 10th! Those looking to relinquish decency a week early in favor of the emerald whirlwind of bacchanal (aka St. Patty’s), then grab your tix and pencil in “intoxication” for the next two weekends.
March is here and St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner. If you are looking in your closet trying to figure out what to wear for the day and see no green, then this article is for you! We have found a few of our favorite green pieces and accessories that are perfect to incorporate into your day of festivities and even into the month! Green is a big color trend right now, from neon to color blocking, it is a great color to wear for the spring and summer months ahead of us.
The subtler greens in Rag & Bone's leggings and this Anthropologie cropped blouse are great ways to incorporate the color green into your wardrobe if you are not into the lime greens that spring and summer are bringing in.
Happy March! With St. Patrick's Day just around the corner, we bet most of you are preparing to get your drink on to celebrate this holiday of drunken debauchery. Why not keep it green-themed? Let's start with your cocktails. Here are a few recipes to get you in the celebratory mood. Remember, everyone is Irish on this drinking holiday.
Green Tea Mint Julep
1 1/2 oz of Green Tea Infused Moonshine
3 sugar cubes
club soda
3 lemon wedges
8 mint leaves
Muddle mint and sugar with a little bit of lemon. Add moonshine. Shake strain over ice and garnish with mint.
Calling all crawlers: Brace yourselves Philly residents, the ironman of Bar Crawls has arrived for St.Patty’s Weekend. Aptly dubbed the “Crawl for Gold”, this exercise in drinking calisthenics takes two forms: 1) A one day (Saturday March 17) Holy Grail of Bacchanalia entitled the “St. Patty’s Day Shamrock Shuffle”, which showcases 7-10 venues doling out liquid goodness; or, 2) The pantheon of drinking endeavors: a 3-Day ode to the legacy of beer, Gaelic pride, and the color green. Not for the casual reveler, this 3-day fest encompasses both a “Pre St. Patty’s Kick Off Party” on Friday, March 16th, as well as a “Post St. Patty’s Day March Madness Party” on Sunday, March 18th. Wedged between these two jamborees of debauchery is the crown jewel of the weekend, the previously mentioned “St. Patty’s Day Shamrock Shuffle” on Saturday, March 17th.
This is for the Bar Crawl noobs. To all the Bar Crawl veterans: this may not apply—except to invoke some hazy, debaucherous nostalgia.
The essentials to surviving any good Bar Crawl begins with pacing. Scoff if you’d like, but I’ve seen many a self-proclaimed “drinking dynamo” ossified beyond recognition due the flouting of that one little word. It all begins and ends with moderation—not only for safety purposes—but also to ensure the quality of one’s experience. Keeping that golden rule in mind, I present you with the 10 essentials to enduring (and conquering) your first Bar Crawl.
Easily the most frustrating part of any evening (casual or decadent) is deciding upon a given location. The usual suspects--ambiance, price, music, food & drink specials--typically determine one's nocturnal fate. Here to allay this cumbersome conundrum is the app, appropriately entitled "barHappy."
Now perhaps you've yet to encounter this convenient little gem, if so, the time is nigh to alleviate the tiresome question of "Where should we go tonight?". "barHappy" neutralizes hours of fruitless debate by providing a comprehensive list of bars, restaurants, and clubs within a reasonable radius (ideal for the denizens of any major city). Furthermore, this list provides: the distance and directions from your current location, listed specials that include time and date, the venue's contact information, as well as coupons available exclusively to "barHappy" members.
