Last day in NYC, last fine dining, maybe my favorite. It's the buzzy atmosphere of the wine bar…read morewith the cooking of some of the world's best chefs, all the fun without the stuffiness of fine dining and free from the restrictions of a tasting menu. The smaller bites are the best. Yellowfin Tuna has so many flavors to complement, Sugar Snap Peas really sing in their sesame sauce, and the Surf Clam Skewers are just so cool. I like the Sablefish less - I think it belongs on bread, but I did enjoy the Seafood Rice. Very flavorful in a quieter, more subtle way. The Blue Crab was just heaven, soft-boiled egg, chunks of crab in chili. Use the baguette to soak up every single drop. You must order the Pavlova. It is flawless. The Panna Cotta is also interesting, with pickled cherry blossoms both floral and tart. I got up at 4 AM to get this reservation, and I WILL do it again next time, every time I am in New York.

Great food and great service. We made a reservation for opening time (11 am), and it was pretty…read morebusy. They serve small plates, and we (3 girls) were recommended to get around 5 dishes. I think that would've been good, but we ended up getting 4 which was fine as well. We started with the yellowfin tuna and gnocco fritto, which was delicious, but maybe my least favorite bite. We then got the seafood rice, which was probably my favorite. It was a good size, and very creamy. It had an herby seafood topping which was delicious. After that we got the blue crab and soft boiled egg, which came with a baguette. It was super flavorful and the baguette was fresh. We ended with the muscovy duck breast, which was delicious, but a tad tough. Service was great. She was super attentive. Dishes came out one at a time, which I liked because it gave us enough time to enjoy each dish. Their menu rotates weekly, so if I lived around here, I could see myself coming sometimes to try other items. It is definitely on the pricier side, but very good food! I would come back again!

Coffee is great, drinks are great, pastries are great, food is subpar…read more Had pancakes, tuna melt and a burger. All were disappointing given my coffee experience. Will not be coming back for food.

Service and ambiance gets five stars. I only had drinks and that was 5 stars as well. Perhaps the…read morenext visit I'll try the food. You have to try the flaming cocktail called the SAY SO! Had a few of those. Perhaps that's why I didn't remember to take photos... Just a video. *I took a screenshot of the video for your reference. This is a must try. 100% YES for me. Go with a date, solo, or friends. You won't regret it.

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!!

Came on a weekday for happy hour. There was indoor and outdoor seating (both in front and out…read moreback). Sat out back which was nice. Got wine which was good and guest got tequila. Oysters were $1 each which was great price however, they were not the best or worth ordering again in my opinion. Wings were also not something my guest enjoyed. Service wasn't bad but always wasn't super busy. Staff were attentive though. Not sure I'd want to return to try more but maybe experience might be different for others.

Came with a friend on Sunday afternoon, good availability of seating so we grabbed seats at the…read morebar. I ordered the Qtr Water aka the lovely drink you see pictured, it was sooooo yummers!! Tasted like summer, super pretty and the bartender was kind enough to explain the ingredients. Will 100% be coming back here to try some of the other drinks on the menu (they have a Dorito flavored drink ), very casual, laidback, easy vibes. As a note, we also ordered the pretzel to share and my god she was gigantic!

This is a cute spot around the block from me that I've always been curious about. I decided to sit…read moreoutside recently for a tea and breakfast moment, it's so nice how the tables are looking out on the street and not something you get a whole lot in the neighborhood. The service outside was a tad slow but the server was very kind, and the croissant breakfast sandwich I ordered was yummy, bacon was nice and crispy but a little too much cheese. Nice that it comes with home fries too. Overall I liked my experience here, and they have fun events almost every night it seems. I don't think I'll be a regular but it's good to have around.

A neighborhood spot that I visit like once a year - food is just okay yet unique in that they offer…read moreboth Spanish and Japanese cuisines. Ramen can be on the saltier side and katsu curry isn't the most authentic but does the trick when there isn't a ton of other Asian options around. I like sitting at the hightops at the front for natural sunlight, otherwise the back of the restaurant gets too dark.

These tapas are huuuuuge! We felt so silly after ordering so many plates but the portions here are…read moreso great for sharing. Excellent prices even for protein plates made us think they would be much smaller sizes. Service was excellent and quick. The only thing I would change was with this being a fusion restaurant the croquetas weren't the typical style I like for tapas, but if you like a drier crunchier potato style you might like them. The Paloma drink was delicious and they were able to add a Tajin rim that I asked for so make sure to ask because they have it just not on the menu! The melted candle decor added a romantic ambiance feel to the overall setting that made for a great date night!

Best wine bar with the best food and bartenders. Don't want wine? No problem. They serve the…read moreCOLDEST martini in Brooklyn! All the cocktails are 10/10. The ambiance indoors is such a vibe for a GNO or girls night, even a solo date at the bar (confirmed just as nice!). The steak frites x bottle of wine HH is $69 and amazing. I crave the steak frites from here. The Caesar salad is also very good! I would love to try the chicken sandwich next! I'm overdue for a visit but I recommend this spot to everyone and everyone.

I came here for a wine event and ended up w/ more than wine…read more This place is dim and moody. Great for a date night or even just a kick back w/ your friends. I ended up seeing a few of my people and was able to sit w/ them at one of the booths. It was definitely crowded the night I went. Anywho, it's a super cute wine bar. They do a great steak frites & fried chicken sando that I shared w/ three other people. It was great getting to taste everything. They had the orange wine which they loved. I ordered a gimlet, it wasn't the best. That's what happens when your at a wine bar. However, I will not be giving this spot up just b/c of that. I may have been an off night for the bartender. We'll see next time.

I went in on a Sunday and did not know what to expect. This bar was jam packed with people…read morecelebrating the great weather and a pop up that was there! I grabbed a wine that the bar was offering that day as a special and sat inside by myself. Where I tell you that it was great to just see people come in and out and the bar remain busy. The service was quick from the bartender and she was making sure people got their drinks and could funnel through the line. The empanada pop up was tasty and there were people lined up and waiting. The guy whose popup it was was from Mamacha Empanadas and he makes sure to recommend both of the salsas. I wish I had gotten at least 4 more, it was that good.

Cute little neighborhood wine spot with indoor and outdoor seating! I do believe they do not have…read moreAC indoors so perhaps not the move on a hot summer day but the amount of outdoor seating is pleasant. Located on a tree lined street in Boerum Hill, it's a great spot to grab a glass of wine for a date or with a friend.

Bar Bayeaux is such an unexpected and pleasant discovery…read more Came in on a sunny Saturday afternoon with a group of 3 at around 4:30 pm (which I'm now realizing we definitely came in too early before its opening time at 5pm - apologies!). When we came in, it was like stepping into a new time period. The vibes were dark, cozy, and pretty close to my imagination of what a bar in a pirate ship would be like. As the night went on, the crowd grew as they were drawn in by the live jazz band playing. The menu was extensive with so many types of interesting cocktails to select at $15 per drink. I enjoyed the Gouldian Finch (I liked it so much I ordered it again) and the Damsel in Distress.  Highly recommend if you're in the area and if you're in the mood for good drinks with great company, great staff and a great live jazz band.

My favorite neighborhood jazz bar in Brooklyn! Super intimate location and such a hidden gem. They…read morehave amazing cocktails, and we actually served one of the cocktails at our wedding that the bartender gave us the recipe for ("Note to Self", a rum old fashioned with walnut bitters)! My favorite night is to go on Tuesdays when they have musicians from the community in jam sessions, and the owner would make brownies to share. In the summer time they have a lovely patio in the back.