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The hotel bar at Williamsburg’s Wythe, atop a six-story roof. Run by the same folks at Reynards, the farm-to-table spot downstairs. Intimate space, mosaic tile floor, but minimal furnishings ... read more
Liquor and beer in the former Stone’s Tavern space. Head bartender from B-burg’s Allswell designs a precise cocktail menu, but don’t be calling anyone a “mixologist.” ... read more
Beloved old-man bar Timboo's gets a retro makeover. Inspired by grandma’s basement, Leah Allen of Abilene Bar switches out pool tables for pinball machines. Kitsch-fest on the furniture and t... read more
As they say, "an elegant space for dirty kids." Leif Huckman follows (literal) dream to bring Central American vibes to Billyburg. Jessica Wilson (Prune, A Voce) and Jeremy Oertel (Dram) drop light... read more
The brains behind Lit Lounge and Home Sweet Home bring swinging jazz club to Williamsburg. Vintage furniture, carpets, and pics like a Victorian parlor. Old-fashioned cocktail menu re-imagined with... read more
A Bushwick bar that would make Tim Taylor proud. Stays true to blue-collar moniker with wall décor that includes chicken wire and antique tools. Saddle up to the long oak bar and sup up loca... read more
Vegas nightclub pro brings Sin City "style" to Sunset Park. Jungle-themed extravaganza spread across an Italian restaurant, a bikini bar, and a massive nightclub. Shades of Circus Circus in perform... read more
Ooh, sparkly. Glittery walls camp up Brooklyn outpost of nationwide parlor chain. If Hairspray was a bar. Prime destination for Slope bachelorette parties. Central oak bar, kitschy green hairdryer ... read more
Royal Oak space fancied up by Anella and Calyer peeps. Killer sound system complemented by crack DJs working later-night lounge scene. Cocktails upgraded as well, like house Boilermaker pairing Sie... read more
Shares a name with a Sinatra flick, but sounds here tend to be considerably more contemporary. Sick DJ lineup starts up around 10pm. Ownership has BMX and X Games connections, appreciation for skat... read more
EVill bougie bonanza reaches out to the proles of Brooklyn. Bordello stylings carry over, with gold frames on the ceiling, ornate tile floors, plush wallpaper. Settle into a velvet Louis XIV seat f... read more
Former Beauty Bar evolving into an all-purpose Bushwick hang. Espressos in the morning, upbeat boozing come nightfall. Calendar filled out with movie nights, trivia, open mics. Takes its soundtrack... read more
This cocktail spot's old-world appeal, dim lighting, and exposed brick, is enough to induce the sexiest of exchanges between Dick, Jane, and every cocktail-cradling patron. An ideal destination for... read more
Nods to Brooklyn nautical history, cribs name from legendary New York clipper ship. Seafaring theme picks up inside, with anchor-chain stools, aquarium, reclaimed woks looking like constellations... read more
Spotted Pig alum Nate Smith’s new spot reimagines the English gastropub as a farm-fresh American tavern. Tudor-style wood beams set a rustic scene, with the changing seasonal menu writ larg... read more
Back to the bāśiks. Graham Avenue spot ratchets down the pretense, embraces old-school notion of a public house. Neighborhood welcomed in with folding windows along the sidewalk. Rustic-industrial ... read more
Fried. Cheese. Curds. ’Nuff said? Midwestern-inspired neighborhood hang brings Beecher’s to Billyburg. Adds other flyover state faves like Juicy Lucy burgers, brats, Milwaukee’s B... read more
Former Polish dive reconstituted as retro corner bar. Some love for former tenant in salvaged “S” from the old sign, well-preserved brick walls. Tin ceilings and pendant lamps complete ... read more
Petite nabe spot keeps it simple. Understated but spot-on décor, as to be expected from the owner of the design shop Matter. White-walled room, intimate bar lit by dangling globe lamps. Snac... read more
Not out for beatification, just looking to be a neighborly place for a casual drink or four. Sizable wine list plucks faves from Greece to Italy to Spain. Small plates keep to the Euro theme. Charc... read more
Second coming of legendary Chelsea pachyderm. Shake-up of original ...
Moroccan/Mediterranean fare is spruced-up version of Bistro Truck&r...
NYC location number quatre for très chic French luxury brand...
What is the American jet-set doing these days? If you ask Michael K...
San Francisco’s famed hole-in-the-wall expans to the LES. Swa...