Video #62: The Guys get 'planked' at 773 Lounge!

Sometimes the best bars don't show up in guide books or history lessons. Sometimes the best bars are right around the corner and right under your nose. Attracted by a group of friends who consider themselves to be a family, Mark and Jimmy trek to Brooklyn and find that nothing beats a bar full of good people in creating a sense of community. Even when a few surprising bits of historical information pop up, it cant overshadow the wacky good times created by The Gang. Free peanuts, wheel of fortune and a spanking? Yeah, its all here.

Video #61: Drinking Cold River Vodka with Miss America!

Weve already learned that Cold River Vodka makes some of the freshest, most original, eco and community friendly vodka around. Since our , Cold River has been piling up the awards including one of Wine Enthusiasts highest possible ratings. Jimmy and Mark catch up with the intrepid potato of Cold River fame, and special guest former Miss America Kate Shindle on this classic tasting episode with Cold River Vodka's Original and Blueberry vodkas. Watch as they invest the time and effort to truly test these spirits, alone and in cocktails, over and over. If this is hard work, we'll never work another day in our lives. Can you say delicious? We can! Enjoy!

Video #58: The White Horse Tavern!

In 1880, James Deans Oyster House became The White Horse Tavern and its been serving New Yorkers ever since. For decades, the White Horse was a simple working man's bar. In the 1950s, the White Horse was discovered by a group of artists, writers, liberals and journalists and became a hub of progressive thinking. The Village Voice was conceived there. The Clancy Brothers played here in their early days. Of course, it took Dylan Thomas (see video) to launch them into barroom lore. In fact, Robert Zimmerman was so influenced by Thomas that he was the inspiration for his name change: Bob Dylan. Today one of New York's last remaining wood frame buildings, The White Horse takes as much care of their everyday patrons as they do of their frequent celebrity guests. Thats probably one of the reason they're still thriving, and you can still get one of the city's best (and most reasonable) burgers.

Video #57: Hooked at Lure Fish Bar!

The Guys make their way to SOHO, the iconic NYC neighborhood full of great stories, stellar shops, and fantastic bars. We came downtown in search of the best happy hour ever, and Lure Fish Bar has, no joke, perhaps the finest 5-7PM weekday slot we have ever experienced. And that's really saying something, because... well, we're The Happy Hour Guys! Seriously - if you're within 500 Nautical miles of SOHO, head to the poop deck and turn your ship in Lure's direction. Say hello to Josh, Mim, Kelly and the whole crew, and if you have half as much fun as we had, you'll be in safe harbor indeed. The oysters are fresh, the drinks are amazing, and the prices, well... they lie many fathoms deep. Anchors Aweigh!

Video #56: HOW TO Drink Winter Beer! (featuring Captain Lawrence!)

As the winter winds howl and the snow deepens, many thoughts turn to the seasonal beers, those winter brews; but how to solve the mysteries of Stouts, Porters and Warmers? The Happy Hour Guys are on the case, tracking down exactly what to expect from these cold weather quaffs. And being The Happy Hour Guys, we go straight to one of the best sources around: Scott Vaccaro, owner and head brewer at Captain Lawrence Brewing Company in NYC’s backyard. Scott’s beers have been winning awards and gaining attention since he started producing them in 2005. Captain Lawrence is now featured on most lists of the USA’s best breweries. We traveled to the brewery in Westchester (easily accessible via Metro North Railroad to Pleasantville) to demystify those dark and stormy winter brews. Do your ears perk up at the mention of chocolate, coffee, and toffee? Then you have to see this…

Video #55: Czech? Slovak? Club 21!

An empty stretch of Astoria, New York takes on a new life with the addition of Club 21, a new bar in an old building. What do a top-secret Czech liquor, a formerly illegal substance of French origin, a top-notch menu combining Old World fare with New World favorites, a beer garden, late night dancing, and some of the best Czech and German beers have in common? Well, watch and find out! Cheers!