* The Manhattan Inn
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CUISINE: New American
ADDRESS: 632 Manhattan Ave., Brooklyn NY
PHONE: 718.383.0885.
CARDS: All Major
HOURS: 4 PM - 2:30 AM weeknights, open from 11 AM on the weekend
BOOZE: Full bar
SUBWAY: G to Nassau, L to Bedford
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DELIVERY: No
EATER SAYS: Greenpoint, meet your newest/coolest neighbor, The Manhattan Inn. Those nutjob geniuses at Glasslands, the superhip rag tag performance space on Kent in Williamsburg, have managed to do something original and pretty damn good looking on an otherwise unexciting strip a block from McCarren Park. The bar and restaurant serves New American cuisine from chef Justin Farmer. Fancy cocktails, sourcing from Rooftop Farms, repurposed design details, you know the drill.
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Gothamist says:
Last week we noted the opening of a charming new restaurant/cocktail lounge/jazz bar called The Manhattan Inn in Greenpoint (located on Manhattan between Bedford and Nassau); but as you can see this place is so good looking it merits its own feature. This weekend we were actually lured there twice; the first visit was occasioned by our desire to wait out the Saturday afternoon rain and read over cocktails. The back room was uniquely suited for our purposes, and the Manhattan's Manhattan ($9) was as big and inviting as a heated private lap pool. (The classic specialty cocktail menu is from James Endicott, formerly of Per Se and Allen & Delancey, and there is also wine and craft beer on tap.)We returned for brunch on Sunday and sat again in the sun-drenched back room, where a piano player tickled the ivories on a white grand. The Belgian waffle with pumpkin compote and real maple syrup ($11) struck the perfect balance between fluffy and crisp, and the oatmeal with candied walnuts ($6) was thick and hearty. The meat-centric dinner menu from former Bouley chef Justin Farmer emphasizes seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients, with other options including Cottage Pie (grass-fed beef, vegetables, and garlic mashers), a braised pork belly & kimchi pressed sandwich, as well as a seasonal vegan stew.
The decor is the work of hOmE, a collaborative effort of Evan and Oliver Haslegrave, who redesigned the most current incarnation of Glasslands Gallery. The space has been built almost entirely of recycled lumber and materials from Build It Green, and includes numerous creative nuances, such as repurposed doorknobs as tap handles, and school desks as dining tables. In January, Manhattan Inn will expand into an adjacent space and open for breakfast and lunch, with house-made pastries and a full menu of espresso beverages.
Comments
Terrible, terrible, terrible service. It was like the owners just hired their friends, who had no restaurant experience whatsoever. Server had no clue about questions we asked about menu and made no effort to find out answers for us. All we got was a mumble and a shrug. Took ten minutes for anyone to notice us to be seated, even though it was empty. Appreciated the recycled decor and effort put into it, but found the service so offputting, that I'll never go back. Food was average, wine was awful.
Posted by: Michelle | February 3, 2010 05:31 PM