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The Four Horseman

April 10, 2017 By Free Williamsburg

The Four Horseman

The Four Horseman is a fantastic, minimally designed wine bar that gets attention for the wrong reasons. Sure, it’s partially owned by James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem, but the truly interesting thing about this bar in South Williamsburg is its great wine selection and charming atmosphere. The design is informed by Nordic and Japanese minimalism, with wood-lined walls and ceilings and (of course) amazing acoustics. The wine list is extensive, but the staff is friendly and helpful when it comes to selecting one that fits your mood. Charcuterie with house-made bread is available, as are a number of small plates — we recommend the Beef Tartare. If you’re having dinner, the menu leans Italian and New American with typical dishes including Potato Gnocchi ($20), St. Louis-Style Sweet Port Ribs ($20) and a Pork Ragu ($20).

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  • Fear not if you know little to nothing about natural wine, the Four Horsemen is staffed with knowledgeable servers who will help you navigate the menu and let you taste anything. A focused food menu complements the wine, featuring small plates like cheese & charcuterie plus more dinner-satisfying options like flank steak and potato gnocchi. The Grand St space is small and minimal, with a bar upfront and small tables in the back.

  • Four Horsemen is a really cool little room. It’s the kind of place you walk into and immediately think to yourself, “I can definitely hang out here. Let’s drink.” It feels like a more comfortable version of Momofuku Noodle Bar, and is filled with a hip but unpretentious crowd. The attention to detail is impressive, from the colorful knives and wooden spoons to the subtle design details, like the slats on the ceiling going in different directions, and the super cool texture on the walls. Also, the natural wine list is well-priced and expertly curated.

  • A “killer wine list” filled with “quirky” finds is the headliner at this Williamsburg nook from musician James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem), but the seasonal American fare is “spot-on” too; “sleek” and “perfectly dimmed” with a front bar, it draws “hip, but mature” types who keep the mood “convivial.”

  • You’re sipping wine in Murphy’s house, and it certainly feels like home. Cedar ceiling slats and decorative burlap sacks double as acoustics-enhancing sound absorbers for a crowd-pleasing playlist of equal parts Van Morrison and Kate Bush. Warmly personalized touches—cutlery from Murphy and Topsøe’s wedding, eucalyptus-scented bath towels—invite you to stay for another glass. If this is what the apocalypse looks like, sign us up.

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Filed Under: American (New), Bars, Date Night, Italian, Restaurants, Small Plates, Smile, South Williamsburg, Williamsburg Biz, Wine Bar Tagged With: james murphy, LCD Soundsytem

Review: LCD Soundsystem opened Brooklyn Steel + made us whole again

April 7, 2017 By Deanna Young

Review: LCD Soundsystem opened Brooklyn Steel + made us whole again

Things to consider: anyone who has ever deemed themselves a fan of LCD Soundsystem knows loss, disappointment, and the aching void left unfilled in the absence of a band they love. In 2011, it wasn’t ‘see you later,’ but ‘goodbye for good’—or so the fans believed. There was no implication of this being a publicity […]

Filed Under: Music Tagged With: Brooklyn Steel, james murphy, lcd soundsystem

New York I love you but you're freaking me out – LCD winebar (aka Four Horsemen) opens this weekend

June 3, 2015 By Robert Lanham

They can call it Four Horseman all they want. It will always be LCD Winebar to us. It opens this Sunday: Four Horsemen, the natural wine bar helmed by LCD Soundsystem frontman/food loving guy James Murphy, should explode onto the Williamsburg scene this weekend.

Filed Under: News, Restaurant & Bar News Tagged With: Four Horseman, james murphy, LCD winebar

James Murphy is opening a wine bar in the former Foodswings space

May 12, 2015 By Josh Morrissey

Next month former LCD Soundsystem front man will open a wine bar at 295 Grand Street in Williamsburg

Filed Under: News Tagged With: foodswings, four hoursemen, james murphy, lcd soundsystem

My December Show Wish List

December 2, 2014 By Megan Venzin

Checking out all of these amazing December show announcements reminds me that living in NYC is truly the gift that keeps on giving. With so many great concerts under the imaginary Christmas tree, it’s hard to decide which ones to include in your schedule. That’s okay! I’ve put my thought into it, and after all […]

Filed Under: Events, Music, Williamsburg Tagged With: chromeo, Fedde le Grand, Flight Facilities, Flosstradamus, james murphy, Output, Robert DeLong, Rough Trade, tim sweeney, Webster Hall

James Murphy discusses his new subway turnstile project

February 24, 2014 By Robert Lanham

Not quite an LCD reunion, but this is still pretty cool. We hope he can convince the MTA: Musician James Murphy thinks New York’s “underground music” scene leaves a lot to be desired. He wants to change the underlying sound: the cacophony produced by the subway turnstiles. “They make this unpleasant beep and are all […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: james murphy, MTA, Subway Sounds

James Murphy Remixes David Bowie

October 10, 2013 By Free Williamsburg

From Pitchfork: On November 5, Columbia will release an expanded three-disc edition of David Bowie’s surprise 2013 LP, The Next Day. As mentioned, it features a 10-minute “Love Is Lost” remix from James Murphy… The remix is subtitled the “Hello Steve Reich Remix”, in reference to the composer’s “Clapping Music” piece. Listen below:

Filed Under: Music Tagged With: davide bowie, james murphy

Brooklyn Electronic Dance Round Up: July 25-27 with James Murphy, A Guy Called Gerald and more

July 25, 2013 By Evan Weiner

This weekend’s round up gets an early start tonight with James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem) invading Output for an all nighter. One of the first big bills for the retiree that I’ve seen in a long time… but the mayhem continues on strong into Saturday and beyond. Seasoned party curators Verboten return to the Williamsburg Waterfront […]

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: a guy called gerald, Brooklyn Electronic Dance Round Up, carl craig, danny krivit, james murphy, luciano, moodymann, verboten



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