From The Observer: CNN anchor Anderson Cooper‘s long-time boyfriend Antoine “Benjamin” Maisani is opening a fourth New York City gay bar, this time in Williamsburg, Commercial Observer has learned. Mr. Maisani, business partner Pablo Raimondi and Chris Canon are partnering to open the new bar and restaurant at 617 Grand Street near Leonard Street, apparently […]
1 Knickerbocker – lovely new gastropub now open in Bushwick
This looks like a great addition to the ever-expanding Bushwick culinary scene. They just opened on the Morgan L stop: The eatery is the pet project of Jesse Levitt and Aimee Arcuiolo, veterans of fellow Bushwick spot Kings County Bar; it’s modeled, as required by law, in the style of a turn-of-the-century speakeasy, a nod […]
Open in Williamsburg: The Grand Bar and Grill
Here’s what the owners have to say about this new bar and gastropub that opened recently on Grand: Eric Austin and Jason Kleinmann are two guys that know what they like. In 2007, after their favorite punk rock bars had closed they decided to open their own: the Second Chance Saloon. Now, after finding frustration […]
The Levee is re-opening this weekend
After scaring us all with word of going out of business a few months ago due to liquor license issues, The Levee appears to be set to re-open. The days of cheese puffs and PBR in a koozie could return as soon as this weekend. From Eater NY: The SLA has approved their license renewal, […]
The Best Bars To Drink Outside In Greenpoint
Last week we told you where to drink outside in Williamsburg. Now, we have your guide to places to drink outside in Greenpoint. It’s that time of year, so have one on us at T.B.D., No Name Bar, or any of the other fine drinking establishments in Greenpoint. Check back next week for our guide […]
The Best Places To Drink Outside In Williamsburg
When the weather gets warm, finding a bar in Manhattan where you can drink outside is next to impossible. The few places that are suitable for outside libations are always too crowded. Thankfully, North Brooklyn has you covered. From Crown Victoria’s sprawling patio in South Williamsburg, to the impressive skyline vistas at The Ide’s, North […]
Battery Harris: Now Open And Serving Van Damme Cocktails
We were wondering what happened to the Williamsburg outpost of Loreley. It appears they’ve closed and have now reopened under new ownership as Battery Harris. Battery Harris has an enormous outdoor area (enormous for New York that is) and a menu featuring burgers, jerk chicken, and cocktails named after Van Damme movies — Blood Sport, Death Warrant, […]
Alameda – New Restaurant Now Open
We couldn’t be happier to see Alameda open since the Greenpoint Ave. stop definitely needs more food options. from eater: Evan and Oliver Haslegrave, the brothers behind the Home design company, are opening a new bar and restaurant in Greenpoint called Alameda. Brooklyn Star veterans Nick Padilla and Waine Longwell are also partners in this […]
Massive rooftop bar coming to Wythe Ave
Photo via Google Satellite The roof of Williamsburg nightclub Output (Wythe and N.12th) will become a 2,500 foot outdoor bar starting on Sunday. From Commercial Observer: “It’s in the heart of Williamsburg with an amazing skyline view, and we have a feeling that we’re all going to [be] spending lots of time there this summer,” […]
Royal Oak Reincarnation, Over The Eight Opens This Weekend
After the short-lived stay of light and airy restaurant Bellwether, the vacancy at 594 Union Ave. is to yet again be filled by a drink swilling newcomer. These walls are haunted by the sweaty dance parties of Williamsburg ‘yore and Over The Eight promises to tip its proverbial hat to what once made this space […]