"You could make a compelling argument that Marie’s Crisis is the best bar in NYC. The drinks are cheap (around $7), the divey basement space is full of history (Thomas Paine lived on site), and a pianist plays non-stop show tunes every night. Brush up on your Chicago and A Chorus Line lyrics before stopping by, and feel free to sing along to every song you recognize. Crowd participation is highly encouraged here. Just be sure to bring cash, and keep in mind that there’s usually a wait to get in on weekend nights." - bryan kim, will hartman, willa moore, sonal shah, neha talreja