As tends to be the case too often these days, our great neighborhood is heading toward the loss of another well-loved establishment. A victim of the rising tides of unreasonable rent, The Habitat will be closing its doors this September after almost ten years at 988 Manhattan Avenue. This cozy bar in the northern part of Greenpoint is home to a fabulous beer list, great brunch specials, and an awesome late night menu.
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As a buffalo wings purist I want to point out that the Brew’s Inn wings are pretty tasty but they are breaded. Some people don’t mind but I really do. Also although you did mention the black pepper-ness of them I think the flavor is still pretty far from your traditional Buffalo.
Anyway, cool list!