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Whiskey and Rye
Rye
247 South 1st Street
(between Roebling St & Havemeyer St)
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 218-8047
cash only
Remember in your early twenties going to unmarked bars where DJs spun the best eclectic, yet danceable, music? And you felt pretty cool because you were in on one of the city’s best secrets? Well, Rye is kind of like that, but for [...]
The Flying Cow Has Wings
“Are you friends of the owner?” My friend and I looked at each other. The bartender asked again, “Do you know Claudio?” We were puzzled. Last try, “Do you have a reservation?”
We had wandered into the private soft opening of The Flying Cow, an Argentine-inspired restaurant on the corner of Hope Street in Williamsburg, not [...]
The ‘Qoo’ Kid in Town
Qoo Robata (’qoo’ literally means ‘cool kid’ in Japanese) is the newest eatery to slide into the ‘Burg without much fanfare, but let me assure you this isn’t just another sushi joint.
Read moreMiranda-licious
Miranda restaurant is only slightly off the thoroughly beaten path of Bedford Ave, but it offers all the coziness and calm of a Gramercy bistro. Blending Italian and Latin American cuisines, the year-old Miranda is a tantalizing treat for the senses and a model for gracious service, even if a little unnerving for a wary Williamsburger [...]
Read moreOh God It’s Fry-Day
Not usually a fan of all things fried, I wavered this week between going to a new vegan restaurant or trying the infamous Atlantic ChipShop in Brooklyn Heights. In the end, the fried Twinkie twisted my arm.
Read moreGood Things Come in Small Packages
At first glance, Caracas Arepa Bar looks a little unrefined. Their signage spray-painted on plywood suggests either a low budget, fast-tracked build out or a thoughtless/over-thought design. But, sigh, we’re in Williamsburg…where kitsch is king.
Read moreWhat’s In a Name? – Walter Foods in Williamsburg
Although it sounds like a geriatric grocery store, Walter Foods is one of the newest restaurants to hit the ever-growing scene in Williamsburg. It’s cool without being cold, hip without being hipster. It boasts a raw bar, hefty steaks and cool cocktails, all in a salute to the Rat Pack era.
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