Malachy's

Met up with Bitchfest last night to attend the extremely unhip annual geekfest thrown by MRI at Tavern On The Green. As usual the decor was just blinding, the wine choices insulting (Merlot or Chardonnay ONLY!) , the band overpowering and the food suburban function hall. Oh well, I guess Tavern only stays in business due to it's location and standing as a tourist attraction.

Following the party we decided to venture up Columbus Ave. looking for a watering hole when lo and behold we came across a little gem called Malachy's. This place was hardcore - lots downtrodden singletons hitting the booze hard with a homeless guy thrown in to boot. The bartender was friendly, the pints were cheap (a mere $9.25 for 2!) and the 25 cent old-fashioned pistachio machine delectible (well, at least compared to the food at Tavern). Ahhhh . . . a very New York moment on a cold rainy January night . . .