According to the Internet, this is the #1 bar in Ridgewood, so I decided to check it out with BF…read moreafter dinner at Rolo's. The bar is a bit on the smaller side in terms of seating, but it has a TON of personality. I loved the eclectic decorations and knickknacks around the seating areas and the bar. The bartender had the TV tuned in to Jeopardy, so my inner (or extremely obvious?) nerd was beaming. In terms of the drinks themselves, I tried the cocoa orange whiskey (?) infusion on the rocks, and my BF had the chipotle paloma. We would both say they were solid, definitely not at "craft cocktail" level, but decent. This bar has a fun + dive-y feel - the kind of place where you get a beer, a plate of chicken nuggets, and watch trash tv with your neighborhood crew (I think they actually do have people who have a weekly Bachelorette viewing during the week). Definitely worth checking out if you're already in the area and looking for ~vibes.~

I've spent a decent amount of time in Ridgewood and unsurprisingly, much of that time has been here…read moreat The Bad Old Days. I've had a number of drinks here and it's been a great meeting spot for late night occasions, especially ones that revolve around a good drink. No doubt it's one of the more underrated nightlife venues in the borough. The setup feels like something out of a Brooklyn type bar - pseudo hipster vibe, casual environment with the whole board games and stacks of books all within a space that is well divided to give a different feel in each corner of the small'ish interior. Like a living room extension but with adult company. Of course, the bar is the most prominent thing in the room and it's a great place to chill as a solo patron. Groups can congregate in the lounge-y areas but the feel is remarkably different depending on where one choses to hang. On a beverage front, there is no shortage of quality drinks to be had. The cocktails are well made and not expensive; the bartenders do a good job of making sure each drink carries a certain kind of potency before leaving the bar. The happy hours are lovely as well, combined with a good deals ($5 shot + beer special, $5 cocktails, etc.) and even better hours (2-8pm!). Lastly, I appreciate a good name. Bad Old Days can be interpreted in many facets, but I think this establishment prides itself on good company and somehow rewards us with simple, good drinks. Bring a friend or three, enjoy the random movies that get projected onto the wall, and enjoy a late night capper in a quiet part of an emerging part of Queens.

This place is local and super cute. The owner is someone from Richwood, who is married to an…read moreIranian woman and is really involved in the neighborhood. I love the ones that they have by the glass and the shared plates. I didn't get a chance to try the main dishes but I tried the charcuterie and tomato toast and that was delicious and the olives with chimichurri I'd seems like a lot of their wines are from Italy. I went on a Saturday night at 6 PM and it was pretty empty which is great. It got a bit crowded I believe around eight and then it emptied out again. I left at 10pm and there wasn't there was one couple left. They let you have half glasses, which is much more affordable, but easily racks up. However, I was able to try about four different wines with my half glasses so that equal to two expensive full glasses of wine. I love the place, but it's definitely on the expensive side will only be coming for a special occasion.

I love when I just stumble upon a restaurant and it becomes a perfect night. I saw a movie in the…read morearea and my husband and I were hungry so we searched for a near by restaurant and this happened to be it. We made a quick reservation but didn't need to at all. They immediately brought bread to the table and it was yummy! Because we were the last people to leave we ended up taking home extra bread and I've been eating it with my breakfast. So this was the meal that kept giving. We got the tricolore salad, fresh and simple. We then got the branzino and lasagna bolognese. Both were cooked perfectly. I never order lasagna but this was great! Branzino was fresh and flaky. We had this with a carafe of Chianti. I love that they have all 3 options for per glass, carafe and bottle! All of this wasn't too expensive either! Highly recommend if you're in this beautiful area.

Food: The food was absolutely delicious! Knowing that all of the ingredients are sourced from local…read moreneighborhood stores made the experience feel even more wholesome and authentic. Every dish was beautifully presented and served in generous portions, making the meal both satisfying and memorable. The pasta dishes and pork chops were especially outstanding. And the espresso martini was hands down the best I've ever had! Service: The service was excellent--attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. Our server was happy to explain menu items and made us feel well taken care of throughout the meal. Ambiance: The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with the perfect balance of elegance and comfort. It's a smaller, more intimate space, which adds to its charm, but I would definitely recommend making a reservation in advance. Overall, a fantastic dining experience that I can't wait to repeat!

So cozy! So lovely! And highly recommend for cute girls night. It was perfect for catching up with…read morefriends! The red lighting makes me melting in the vibe. So cute. They have nice wines and you can find what you like! The bartender was so charming! I'll come back!

Sooo packed and the music is deafening on the rooftop. Interior ambiance is nice might come back…read morewhen it's more calm

Absolutely amazing and authentic pizza. Getting a few pieces of properly fermented bread with olive…read moreoil complimentary is just plus. Great service. I will be back if I am able ver in town again.

Stopped by around 5:15pm on a Friday and it was super empty, only 2 other people in the restaurant…read morewith no line. Staff were so friendly and helpful! The texture of the pizza is fantastic! Fluffy, thin, and crispy. The pizza was great but did not have enough mozzarella sadly. There a couple slices that barely had any cheese and was mostly just tomato sauce. It would've been amazing with a little more cheese. We also got the butter beans as a small plate but those were sooo disappointing. It felt like they had just opened a can of beans and put some salt and pepper on top?? Please do not get these. Especially for $15. Beans are the reason the rating is a 3 not a 4.

I've been slowly chowing my way through all the oyster happy hours the city has to offer. When I…read morefound myself galavanting in Bushwick on arguably the coldest day of the year, Ten Bells popped up as a natural haven where I unwrapped myself and indulged in my favorite food of the season. Right off the bat, the bar area is absolutely gorgeous and meets you with so much warmth, light and joy as soon as you walk in to this establishment. I plopped myself on the bar and had the pleasure of making conversation with Elouise and Alejandra. They put in my standard two dozen oyster order and paired my platter with a glass of the happy hour white wine which happens to be their house chardonnay. The oysters were delicious although I must say there was a lot of shell pieces inside, which was very annoying to eat. I don't think this is necessarily the fault of whoever is shucking them. I noticed the oysters they serve have a lot of thin slivers of shell on the edges which are bound to end up in your mouth. Perhaps they can try serving another variety of oysters? Just a thought. The chardonnay was pretty good and service was amazing. The girls at the bar also let me try the Ten Bells red wine which is produced specially for them in Boudreaux, France. It was a beautiful, light, and smooth red blend. As a wine lover, I will definitely be back to try more of their wines on tap. This is a great neighborhood establishment that I feel everyone should pop in and visit!!

I had been to the LES location first before trying the bushwick one and I feel like the LES…read morelocation is much more rowdy. I think it's better as a happy hour spot than an actual evening wine vibe but that may just be me. The oysters are good and I happened to try the octopus as well which was SUPER good. It's a huge space and is definitely well suited for large groups. I personally wouldn't say it's a date spot because it can get loud sometimes but choose your own adventure!

The outdoor backyard was really chill and nice. Also a nice spot to hangout indoors too when it's…read morecold out

This place is awesome. Great wine list (I asked for the driest on the menu and the Pais I got was…read moreperfection), and they had a food pop-up when we went and do them pretty regularly. If they do, go early! They'll sell out. Still delish though. They're playing The Smiths and Air, they have a pool table and cool people crowded around it, it's like the definition of a cool bar. But it's not pretentious, and they have sweet little frog details everywhere you look, frosted on the wine glasses, on shelves, in the window. They have an identity, but also the classic features of a bustling bar where you don't exactly have enough room to hang your coat and bag without invading your neighbor's space, but it's fine. It's cozy and you're having a good time. I glimpsed a lovely back patio and apparently they have live music sometimes next door at the Tadpole, so I'll be back soon.