It seems to be the eye of the storm. like the old days in New York when a friends word was enough…read more When the future seemed brighter than the present. When mind and heart were open, sans anti-ism dogma. I salute the last of the underground venues.

Speak easy vibe. Always beer, wine, and rye whiskey…read more Peanuts. Very cool and always feels like a well-kept secret. (1 star missing as I am a tequila drinker)

I'm a bit of a purist when it comes to coffee, this place absolutely nails it. The espresso tonic…read morewas one of my favorites; it was ibeautifully balanced, pulled with the kind of care you only get from people who genuinely love the craft. But beyond the cup, the vibe here is pure artistic nostalgia; old elementary school chairs, art on the walls, and a quiet, creative hum that reminds me of the classic indie cafes. It's a rare gem in a fast-casual world. If you haven't been yet, go clear your morning schedule and visit.

4.5 star review I…read morereally like the concept of still life-with art and food together in one place. It's a great place to exercise your creativity. I got a yogurt bowl ($12) and a fizzy strawberry drink (about $7) and both were good, although not mind blowing. They have ample seating, but not all appropriate for laptop use. Sometimes, customers can sit in the pottery studio for extra space.

I've come here for a few classes over the years and it's definitely one of the better spaces for…read morecultural dance. Recently, my mentor gave a class for a dance conference that's given here annually. The staff is usually professional and keeps great records. You can always get a bottle of water for $1 and they're ample spaces to change clothes before & after class. Check their online schedule for up to date class info.

This place is awesome buuuut come ready to work out. I shouldve known it was going to be a…read moresituation when I was out of breath just from climbing the endless flights of stairs it takes to get to the place. After that dance class I couldn't walk for 2 days. Just waddled around the city looking stupid. If you are like me and hate the gym but want to get some cardio in, the fitness dance class is just what you need. Aaaaaaaaand the instructor is awesome. Definitely do the promotional first 3 classes for $24, it's totally worth it.

My fiancé and I hosted our engagement party here and the space was prefect…read more We hosted 45 people, hired a bartender (Task Rabbit), and had cocktail foods catered (FreshDirect). We customized and set up the space to accommodate and also added lots of flowers and candles. We received tons of compliments on the style, layout and flow. The owner of the space was super responsive from start to finish, and helped us with lighting and layout. We highly recommend this raw, rustic, beautiful space for an event. You can really make it your own, and it's definitely more unique than the average bar or restaurant!

Cute space in the Lower East Side! My friend held her 30th birthday party here with about 25 people…read moreso the cost was kind of expensive. In fact, we only utilized one side of the space. The space is pretty big and I would say it fits at least 50 people. The only thing is that there is only one restroom and necessities such as toilet paper was inadequate. Luckily, their air conditioner works great on an especially hot summer day. My favorite part of the space is the bar table and refrigerator and freezer. Perfect for lots of drinks! As for food, my friend ordered 9 boxes of Joe's Pizza delivery and we ended up with 4 full untouched pies. The space is there, but bring your own food, snacks, drinks, cups, napkins, paper towels, and toilet paper!! If you like to dance and music, please bring your own speakers as well. If you'd like, bring your own decorations and tape/strings to hold it up. The place does have long tables as well as regular chairs that we did not utilize since everyone just stood and talked. The space also had its own WiFi which we did not have to use as well but if you are planning to use your electronics or something. Overall, cute and warm place to hold events - definitely invite more people to fill the space!

Real local Brooklyn gem. Music venue open on Thursday nights for live musicians and performers,…read moresome light bites and drinks See.. this spot is so underground it's not even on the map. Literally, no one added it yet. But yuh boy Giovanni always has his ear to the streets. Salon Kingston has actually been open for 2.5 years so far. It use to be a laundry center that got renovated right before covid. Which means they started off having music and performances on the sidewalk. It built up a really nice local community since then. They have a lot of Afro/Latinx performers who just rock the house. Solid group with a lot of experience and soul. The night I went was the first time they did a DJ only event. Tres Dos who is known throughout the city was there laying it down. The interior is clean and relaxing. Definitely an intimate space good for meeting your neighbors. There is a little 'bar' and library area with some good books actually. Then the band's space on the other half. Different artists also display work in the middle zone, there was some nice photography when I visited, and a permanent installation of 2 very interesting mini 3D worlds Check their IG for performances and times. I think they are only open on Thurs actually, but could be wrong. Glad to finally come here after years. Big congrats to the team for holding this type of community space for everyone

I've been here two times now for different events and this place is consistently the bomb dot com…read more First off, shoutout to the incredible group managing this space - y'all are friendly, helpful, and enthusiastic about what you do! Thanks for always hosting events that remind me why Brooklyn is so beautiful and great. The offices feature minimalist design but lest you think it's all monochromatic tones, fear not - 100 Bogart knows color and patterns. It's perfect for what it's designed for, and you'll get exactly what you pay for, which is a nice, open space to get your work done and feel good about it. Their rooftop is spacious and excellent for hosting parties with a lit (literally) view of Manhattan and the rest of Brooklyn.

I reached out to 100 Bogart when resources during Covid were really hard to come by. Every single…read morestep of the way, they have been responsive, accomodating, and really first rate. 100 Bogart provided us with both the services and facilities which made our work experience a dream. Thank you so much, 100 Bogart!!!! - Carrie Hayes, writer and producer.

I've previously experienced an art cafe where you're encouraged to choose from a menu of crafty…read moreactivities to partake in via Happy Medium, which felt too pricey to become a regular place I'd return to over and over again. Enter Recess Grove, which I learned about from their weekly Ink & Drink writing meetup. Way more approachable pricing, in fact this weekly event is completely free! I brought a journal and some prompts, parked myself at one of their long tables and got to writing. They provided water and writing material and you were encouraged to take a seat among folks who were working on anything from drawing to writing to sewing projects. When I'm writing by myself it's so easy to get distracted by my phone so I really appreciated being in this place where I was motivated to just work on my writing. The folks there seemed really sweet and I hope to return for more events.

We came by for their Valentine's Day series, which included a wine flight for two and two hours of…read moreopen play. We had a very lovely time! The space is big and stocked with all kinds of materials to make pretty much everything. The drink and food menu is nicely done and we enjoyed our wine flight. The staff were so nice and accommodating. They have a bathroom on site as well. Really looking forward to attending more events here. Open up another location in Manhattan please!

This is as underground as it gets: a metal door with no sign, wooden steps up to the second floor,…read morethen knock on a door that just looks like an apartment door. I just love that! Behind the door you will find a small bar ($4 for beers), a small lounge area with red couches and a piano, and a stage space. There is also access to the roof, with an industrial view of Bushwick and the Empire State Building in the distance. This performance space for theater, art, and music right by Bushwick Park, "is a full-scale not-for-profit performance venue and Presenting Organization dedicated to bringing a continuum of art and artists to the Bushwick community". VH and I came here for the Rockers Galore dance party last Saturday, and we had a lot of fun. It made me curious about their theater productions too. Keep an eye on this place.

Underground bar/dance club. Very well hidden, so you must know the right people to get into this…read moreplace. LOL. Showed up here on a Saturday night for a dance party. There was a metal door with, "Bushwick Starr" written on the front, you go up a flight of stairs, and once on the landing, it looks like an apartment floor or a place for studios. Its easy to find once you've climbed a flight of stairs. Very interesting venue. Small, but cozy. Feels like someone's living room. There was free champagne before 12. Too sweet, but I aint complaining about anything free. Music was ok, but didn't get me in the mood to dance. Left around 1PM when the party was starting up...god we're so lame.