Dotory is a tiny, mostly serene bastion of quiet eccentricity under the J, M and Z tracks in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Few are the restaurants equipped with both a faux fireplace, complete with electric log, and in the bathroom, a thumbtacked Balthus print and a book of paintings by Camille Bombois. Pink-tipped paper lanterns fringe the windows; utensils are slung in coffee cans. The owner,...
Tucked under the subway tracks in South Williamsburg, this tiny, unassuming Korean serves up inexpensive bibimbop, noodles, sandwiches and soju cocktails in a hip, minimal space.
Known for their angry and adorable "bear mop" logo, Russophile horrorcore brand operates out of Manic Panic purple-toned shop in South Williamsburg. Fun themed collections like "Born Under a Bad Sign" and "Actual Pain." Plenty of bloodshot eyeball t-shirts, "Death Adders" snapbacks, but boys who shy from the neon palette: don't be scared. Also markets high-quality raw Japanese denim, subdued...
New dysfunctional kid on the block. Backed by same trio that cranks out exhibitions at Stay Gold Gallery. Beat youngun’s huddled at the bar, bobbing along to jukebox blaring vintage 45s. Natural light freaks enjoying backyard sculpture garden that doubles as life-size ashtray. Happy hour drinks a plenty ensure vintage trophy-lined space will find a warm spot in all the little local hearts.