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Among the many losses felt throughout the pandemic, New York City’s bars were among the most heavy hit. Popular nightlife spots struggled to remain afloat, swiftly shifting business practices to outdoor seating set-ups and to-go stands in observance of government regulations, yet still falling short with social distancing guidelines and stay-at-home orders. Now, as the city loosens its restrictions and approaches its full reopening on July 1, bars and cocktail lounges are slowly beginning to revive the same “city that never sleeps” mentality that once ruled the scene.
As nightlife slowly returns to “normal,” we’ve curated a list of 10 prime bars and cocktail lounges located across the city ahead of the madness. Take a look below.
2020’s word of the year: Resiliency
A reflection on the year that changed us all.
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By
Elena Murzello, Registered Nurse, MBA, Actress and author of a book called The Love List . An Aquarian with passions for fashion, beauty, travel and food.
We are almost at the end of such a tumultuous year. And historically, my bylines would include stories about travels far away, and don’t get me wrong – they did. Just not as much as expected. This year, I talked about stronger subjects like the pandemic, systemic racism, healthcare and sustainability. Upon reflection, I recognized that these themes all have global implications. Each and every person in the world w