New York City Bartenders & Patrons

When Gold Rush closed last year, the West Side lost a true dive. Now comes word that in July a new tavern is opening up not far away. Perhaps it will fill the gap that the Gold Rush left. Hell's Kitchen is getting a new place to drink.

It is called Whistlin' Dixie's Texas Tavern. Already, that is a mouthful. And hard to remember, much less say (or write). So Dixie's will open July 3 at 714 Eleventh Avenue, at 51st Street. They have the web site announcement of a grand opening party on July 3, with free beer from 6-10 p.m. Mention "Dixie" at the front door.

Will this be a worthy addition to nycbp.com and true dive bar standards? Will Dixie's managers be smart and only have female bartenders, or will they (foolishly) stick men behind the stick? We are happy a new bar of this flavor is opening in Hell's Kitchen. Check it out!

Labels: bartenders, hell's kitchen