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    The Richardson

    4.2 (236 reviews)
    Open 2:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)

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    THE RICHARDSON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Oaxacan Reviver
    Wendy Z.

    Really really liked this place and specifically the Oaxacan Reviver drink that I (and three of my friends) ordered. It was probably one of the best and most unique cocktails I've ever had in NYC - as soon as I saw 4 different liquors, thai coconut milk, AND espresso in the description I knew I had to have it. It was kind of like a combination of an espresso martini and a Vietnamese coffee? Regardless it was delicious and STRONG. Other than that, I love the way they divide the menu by flavor / type (laughed at the category 'mas fuerte') - all the drinks sounded delicious and I want to return to try the Harvester of Sorrow. The one thing I will say is that they charge $5 for a bag of chips still in the bag which felt like a slight con but hey, that's New York.

    Jennifer R.

    This spot is so, so cute! It's right off the highway and away from the hustle and bustle of Bedford. We went on a Friday night and it was super mellow. We had a table and back area pretty much to ourselves. Inside it's dimly lit with tons of candles, tables, bar tops and a killer cocktail menu. Cocktails range from $9-13. I tried both gin cocktails and really loved the Have A Heart. There's also some outdoor seating and a small bar menu with meat & cheese, hummus, etc. I highly recommend it here! :)

    Halloween!
    Kelly B.

    This charming and comfortable bar offers a cozy counter or table to pass the night away. The dapperly dressed bartenders (like Jon) work hard to create fine cocktails but also leave you with a bottle of water (lifesaver!) The damask, dark wood, and chandeliers has all been done before, but I still love it. The tables come with wait service, which would be annoying if the waitresses weren't so prompt and friendly. They serve simple foods and have a pleasing cheese and olive toast on the menu (Super-nice Alex is often back there making it for me... whoops good bye Alex we hardly knew ye). My only complaint is the actual cocktail menu - everything sounds good but includes at lease one of my no-no ingredients (gin, brandy, whiskey...) I've been pushing for a little more diversity on the menu... its called a Violet and it will be a hit, I swear!

    Alexandra B.

    "It was on the afternoon in the small wooden town that I was so mired in my act of jealousy I did not pay attention to the beauty of the dark church in front of me." - "The Open Sound of French," Dorothea Lasky The cheese is a dream. So are the bartenders. So are the Sunday afternoon waves.

    Jessica R.

    Came here for a couple of drinks recently and it was enjoyable. The bartender Ben was very nice and just chilled out with us and talked. It's nice when you can just chat and enjoy a nice drink. The bar itself is a little dark and dreary for my liking, but that's honestly personal preference. The drinks are really good, strong, but good. They are on the pricier side with no happy hour to my knowledge, but it's Williamsburg, so that's that. They have a really nice outdoor seating area with ash trays. I would imagine it would be a very nice place to sit and relax with a drink in the summer because there was a lot of natural shade from the bar itself.

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    Love this place! Don't sleep on the frozen Bee Arthur's Knees drink, it's delicious and comes in a cute honey bear shaped glass.

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    Steven was the best! Had a great time. Always an amazing experience here! Great cocktails, great service. What more could you ask for?

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    Have been here a handful of times now and think it's pretty solid for the area! Have never been for…read moredinner so can only speak for the lunch vibe, but I have found the service to be great and the lighting is nice because there are floor to ceiling windows. The menu is pretty diverse with various appetizers, sushi, and also ramen/curry so your standard izakaya fare. One of my favorite dishes here has been the chirashi. The fish was very fresh and it's pretty affordable. I've only ever been here in groups of two and I probably would recommend it for smaller groups because the space itself is small and most of the tables are two-seaters if I recall correctly.

    Cuisine: 8 Service: 7…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 7 Overall: 8 Another Thai owned Japanese restaurant specializing in izakaya style cuisine in Bushwick. It's been open for a few years, so clearly it has a good enough formula to keep the neighborhood happy. I have been here once before, but returned last week after dining several meals at Tomoni in Jackson Heights. Apparently, the owners are friends. Nonetheless, I needed to make the comparison. After my first few bites of their Tora Don and Chirashi Don, it was clear that this restaurant has the better quality seafood. Each slice of sashimi had vibrant colors, clean taste, and the proper texture. Tomoni is not bad, but fall slightly short of this caliber. With that said, there is an even farther gap between their rice quality. Though Tora is very good, Tomoni produces nearly perfect texture and acidity for my taste buds. Other than the best omakase restaurants in NYC, Tomoni shines as one of the best versions of sushi rice in the five boroughs. Service is good and space is cute. If I have a craving for some decent Japanese food, I would drive 20 minutes here for a meal anytime.

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