10/21/09

Best Brunch

by airama

My husband and I stumbled on this place when looking for a brunch spot to celebrate our first year wedding anniversary. Of course we were looking for something special and we definitely found it here. The space is modern and cozy. In the back is a nice lounge area with a fireplace and comfy chairs, there is also a separate bar there. The front eating area is just as comfy. The bar menu offers a nice history of the drinks. Our bloody mary was delicious (I only wish they served more olives in it). We were pleasantly surprised by the food, it was outstanding! We had the baked eggs with truffle and leeks and each bite kept getting better. It was well worth the $10. The staff is also friendly and attentive. Water glasses are constantly filled without being asked. We've been here twice already and have even brought friends who loved it too. We'll definitely be going back.

• Pros: Food, drinks, and service
• Cons: That I can't eat here everyday

03/16/09

pretentious? did you look that up first?

by mrkmcc

i think the most annoyingly overused word of late is "pretentious". it seems that anything that people find to be expensive is now termed pretentious.

now, the clover club is definitely not cheap. if you want cheap, there is no shortage of dive bars in the area. but this place is most certainly NOT pretentious. their extensive drink menu offers descriptions as well as histories of the spirits used. the staff is friendly and patient (ive been here in a party of 2 and a party of 7), and happy to make a drink recommendation based on your taste. typically a specialty drink bar such as this caters only to connoisseurs, but even beginners can feel comfortable here. far from pretentious.

ignore the haters. this place is well worth your money.

p.s.- almost forgot to mention the food. we had steak on toast, chicken wings, mac & chz, crostini, and oysters. every single one was brilliant. i couldn't even pick a favorite.

• Pros: drinks, food, staff, decor...
• Cons: gets a bit crowded

01/25/09

Worst bar on Smith Street

by apw1

I will never go back to this place. The staff is rude and unaccommodating, the drinks are over priced and the staff is rude and unaccommodating. This is a horrible place to bring a group and is the opposite of the vibe that is Brooklyn. Very pretentious for no apparent reason.

• Pros: can't think of any
• Cons: prices and attitude