Our recent report that Five Leaves is soon to be expanding was quickly met with delight by the likes of Eater and Gothamist, which goes to show just what a […]
Tag: Cocktails
All Aboard for Brunchtime Cruising on The Water Table
It may be November already, but that’s absolutely no excuse to go into hibernation. There’s plenty of reasons to get out of the house at the weekend, including this excellent […]
New Italian ‘Le Fanfare’ Serves up Dinner with a Side of Jazz
In a neighborhood largely under occupation by the Haslegrave brothers, we walked into new bar and restaurant Le Fanfare to the pleasant surprise that it wasn’t another one of theirs. […]
$7 Cocktails and Addictive Bar Food at Newly Renovated No. 7 North
Sandwich shop No. 7 Sub on Manhattan Avenue was closed over the summer for renovations. When it re-opened a few weeks ago, not only had the interior undergone a major […]
New Bistro ‘Esme’ Brings Modern American Fare to Manhattan Avenue
Esme, the newest restaurant to open on Manhattan Avenue, is named after the female protagonist in J.D. Salinger’s ‘For Esmé – with Love and Squalor’. Happily, the new bistro reflects […]
TASTE Williamsburg Greenpoint This Sunday (09/07)
There’s a trillion great places to eat and drink in the area, but rarely enough time (or stomach space) to give everywhere a try. That’s why this Sunday’s Taste Williamsburg […]
Mr. Curry at Achilles Heel (08/28)
From time to time, every couple of months, I get a severe craving for an outrageously good curry. Unfortunately I’m yet to find a really awesome local curry house but, […]
Oyster Happy Hour and New Brunch at The Bounty
Greenpoint has seen a whole host of new restaurants open over the past year or so. One of the interesting things about this is that we get to witness their […]
New Must-Try Spot: Cherry Izakaya Opens in Williamsburg
A new Japanese restaurant opened in Williamsburg on Friday. And pay attention because it’s most likely going to be one of the hottest dining spots of the summer. Cherry Izakaya, […]
‘The 12 Bottle Bar’ Authors’ Talk and Cocktails at Word Bookstore (07/23)
It’s about this time of year that I suddenly to realize I’m spending way too much money in bars: a post-work G&T here, a brunch Bloody Mary there, a rooftop […]