In the June issue of Esquire, a gaggle of intrepid journalist-slash-alcoholics put together a comprehensive list of NYC's hottest bars. The culmination of their collaborative efforts? A wide-reaching plethra of watering holes that we weren't cool enough to have frequented (or even heard of) though our Dad swears they're "top-notch!"

The aforementioned bars stretch from 42nd to Hoyt St. in Brooklyn—which impressed us until we quickly remembered that Esquire writers never venture out of midtown Manhattan—and their list included such underground gems as Minetta Tavern, Flatiron Lounge, San Domenico restaurant, and the Bar at Keen Steakhouse. And we were trying to figure out what all these places had in common (besides being semi-overpriced restaurants) when we finally hit upon it: they're all for stuffy, middle-aged men!

So, in honor of "Where We're Drinking in New York: Esquire Edition," we hereby present "Where We're Drinking in New York: Jossip Edition" instead. Although, for the record, we think most bars are over-hyped, overpriced and overrated. Not because we're snotty and elitist but because we're really, really poor.

Intern Joseph's picks, after the jump!

Rififi (332 E. 11th St.) - between old movie showings, burlesque shows, and Friday night's party Trash, the former movie theater houses a never-ending assortment of debauchery filled evenings and of course, our favorite sport: making fun of hipsters.

Blarney Cove (14th St. between A and B)- An east village signature dive bar- if you can look past the NYU freshmen puking- expect to be treated with open arms by the regulars- yes they will get you drunk.

Kenka (25 St. Mark's Place)- Great food, cheap drinks, free cotton candy, and Japanese decor that will take you back to 1945 Japan—which may or may not be a good thing.

Boogaloo (194 Marcy Ave.) - A relaxed Brooklyn Lounge (first stop off the J train in Brooklyn). Cheap drinks, good music, and an attractive crowd. And when you have those inevitable drunk munchies, remember the "deep fried everything" store around the block.

Honorable Mentions: The Cock, Blue & Gold, Verlaine's and any places with karaoke, beer pong, Buckhunter II, half-priced drinks or Josh Hartnett getting a bathroom blowjob.