A Non-Drinker's Guide While Going Out

Quitting booze proved oddly simple; mourning Manhattan’s cocktail pageant was harder. I rebuilt nightlife around tea: its busy ritual, chemical buzz, and atmospheric teahouses that mimic bars without the blackout. From swanky Tea Lounge to grungy Fall Café to bubbly East Pearl, I learned you can still go out, get high—just healthier.