Naren Young

barkeep, writer of all things drink, food and travel, spends far too much money on fine meals and too much time in bars

[Naren Young @ForkandShaker]

@DowneyJD Ok JD, take your pills and go to bed. See you in Feb

[Naren Young @ForkandShaker]

Excuse me @EaterNY, is this supposed to be a definitive list of NYC’s, um, “best bars”? https://t.co/k8voog0W4d
How is Dante not on this list? Last I checked we were #9 in the world & #2 in all of America. Might need to reassess this list 🤔

[Naren Young @ForkandShaker]

@DowneyJD Ouch JD! Them fightin’ words. Thought you liked our joint 😆

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Our current seasonal Julep at dantenewyorkcity made with #monkeyshoulder, #becherovka & what I’m calling ‘Cosmopolitan Cordial’: cranberries poached with sugar, orange & lime peels, then… https://t.co/cdCUyDLUN6

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I say this every year and will continue to do so: this is the best bar in Germany. If you don’t know then you’re not paying attention @ Becketts Kopf https://t.co/ybz34aTNR0

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Time to go supersonic at the global finals of #worldclass2018 with my boy marciojs @ Berlin, Germany https://t.co/4Pvzbaffuv

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Camparino at the @barconventber was awesome today, seeing some old friends & especially @tommasocecca working his magic. Grazie fratello! @ Bar Convent Berlin https://t.co/1q8QfRHtdh

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Great experience today at @barconventber trying some linieaquavit_official cocktails by @alex_kratena & @monicasuh, paired with local dairy products from Norway. As Alex would say: “super… https://t.co/bk38dbZZmp

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dantenewyorkcity representing at #diageoworldclass2018 in Berlin. Great day of judging and then a cheeky hour behind the main bar! @ Berlin, Germany https://t.co/HLVi1zY4TA

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High Tea at @thesavoylondon is one of the best things I’ve ever done in this city. What took so long? And what a magical experience, starting me with a vintage Negroni made with Boodles… https://t.co/I3a2zlqpx2

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Last night of our dantenewyorkcity Pop Up at @quaglinos in London. What an awesome & rewarding week it’s been. Come by for one last Negroni or Martini. Special thanks to our friends at… https://t.co/xFi7O7e5uf

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Our dantenewyorkcity Pop Up at @quaglinos is about to kick off for night two. Last night’s launch was a roaring success serving up some tasty Negronis and Martinis. It’s great to work with… https://t.co/ne0TpsE6rF

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Behold the new Dante ‘Mini Martini’. @fordsgin, maisonnoillyprat, toasted fennel tincture, saline, verjus & lemon bitters. Finished with a caperberry. Pre-diluted and poured directly from… https://t.co/LFTrhbrWkn

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I haven’t ordered a Mojito in forever. But tonight, at blacktailnyc, it just felt right to do so. And damn was it delicious. For all the bartenders out there that roll their eyes at guests… https://t.co/eSFNJI1AgS

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Went sailing on the Hudson today. But not just on any boat. ‘Twas a @fordsgin boat no less. Thanks maltebarnekow for a much needed break from the madness @ Manhattan, New York https://t.co/2vAfGpUTQf

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Just hanging with a couple of legends. Happy birthday Dale! 🙌 @ Katana Kitten https://t.co/ejlUtuWMN2

[Naren Young @ForkandShaker]

A lovely and thoughtful note left to our team tonight:
“My mom was a waitress for my whole life. I see her work ethic from time to time. Tonight, I saw it in you. She passed when I was 16.… https://t.co/fisL2f6x0m

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Been back behind the bar a lot lately. Yo, that shit is hard! Been great to roll up the sleeves & get involved with my crew, with some great new bartenders joining us at dantenewyorkcity.… https://t.co/XO9Dx0fAv9

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Good morning y’all! Our boozy affogato is a bona fide home run: #bacardi8, tawny port, licor 43, agave and espresso, served over @oddfellowsnyc vanilla gelato & served with… https://t.co/MumcGgYcMS

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Dante loves me! And I love this @fordsgin Martini, enjoyed appropriately in the fine company of my bestie @simonjford @ Dante https://t.co/aiP2TIjOAQ