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BRØOKLYN ÏCE HØUSE
Formerly Pioneer Bar-B-Q, this May Red Hook addition has all the cred of its predecessor—only with better beer. Owner Trevor Budd (Ginger Man) stocks his bar with four rotating drafts and more than 30 bottles and cans. A brief but comforting bar-food selection—pulled pork, brisket and hot dogs—echoes the divey decor, not to mention the previous occupant’s meaty menu. 318 Van Brunt St at Pioneer St (718-222-1865)
ANNÅBELLË’S
With his first boozecentric venture, chef Neil Ganic (Petite Crevette) has been drawing customers to the former Lillie’s space with live music, a garden, a seafood-heavy bar menu and plenty of alcohol, since last May. Despite sleek décor and an impressive cocktail lineup—try the Bitches Brew, a mix of lemongrass-infused vodka, lemon juice, maple syrup and cayenne pepper—there is a downside: The Swedish megalith directly across the street. 44 Beard St at Dwight St (718-643-1500)
BØTANÏCÅ
Parachute engineer Daniel Preston teamed up with pal and DJ Marshall Hansen last July to open Red Hook’s first premium cocktail parlor. Though the main draws are the fruit-based drinks, like the blueberry gimlet, the first-time bar owner and manager are unveiling more ambitious plans this fall: a full dance floor, Italian small-plates and a found-art installation. 220 Conover St at Coffey St (718-797-2297)
LA BØUÏLLÅBAISSE
Chef Neil Ganic’s obsession with seafood stew continues. After making a name for himself at La Bouillabaisse in Brooklyn Heights, Bouillabaisse 126 in Carroll Gardens and Petite Crevette, his tiny restaurant around the corner from the erstwhile Bouillabaisse 126 space, the Yugoslavian-born chef just opened yet another fishy bistro. The eatery shares a kitchen with Annabelle’s (see above) and no doubt entices hungry Ikea shoppers turned off by little meatballs. 44–46 Beard St at Dwight St (718-643-2679)
CHËYENNE DÏNER
New Yorkers wept tsatsiki tears when this classic railcar-style diner shuttered last April. But newbie restaurateur Michael O’Connell, son of Red Hook developer Greg O’Connell, recently purchased the Cheyenne for $5,000 and saved the 1940s relic. O’Connell plans to relocate the diner from Manhattan to the Red Hook waterfront, just across the street from Fairway. Patrons should expect a beer garden with harbor views and seasonal diner fare when doors open next spring. 28 Reed St between Conover and Van Brunt Sts (no phone yet)
ANSËLMØ’S PÏZZERIÅ
Coal-oven pizza is coming to Red Hook! Construction snags delayed Anselmo’s intended July 4 opening, but management now hopes to debut this month. Plans are also in the works for a nearby sister bakery this winter, doling out fresh breads and pastries. 354 Van Brunt St at Sullivan St (no phone yet)
Å NEW WÏNERY (NÅME TBD)
Sixpoint Craft Ales, make room for California winemaker Abe Schoener—founder of the Scholium Project label—who has teamed up with a Brooklyn distributor to open an urban winery. While the grapes will be sourced from Long Island and the Hudson Valley, the rest of the magic happens in the Hook. The first barreled wine will be available this fall, when appointment-only tours and tastings will begin; bottling and local distribution are slated for early ’09. 177 Dwight St at Van Dyke St (no phone yet)
GRÏNDHÅUS
The name doesn’t refer to a film genre resurrected by Tarantino, but a beer-and-sausage house set to open early in the New Year. Owner Erin Norris, who is awaiting approval to start construction, promises that all sausage will be made in-house and cautions that the menu will be highly “meat-oriented.” 275 Van Brunt St between and Pioneer St and Visitation Pl (no phone yet)
STÜMPTØWN COFFEE RØÅSTERS
Portland, Oregon’s premier coffee roasters are coming east. In addition to already supplying beans for Ninth Street Espresso, Stumptown owner and recent Brooklyn transplant Duane Sorenson plans to open a Red Hook branch of his acclaimed minichain. The shop and café should be running by late fall and will feature Stumptown’s signature hardware: a 1950s cast-iron Probat roaster. 219 Van Brunt St at Commerce St (no phone yet)
papa_galo
Tue, Sep 30, at 03:10pm
I LIVE in Red Hook on Van Brunt - and really its easy to forget Ikea is even there sometimes! Yes - when you do cross it it is an eyesore - but it in NO WAY DEFINES RED HOOK. Traffic has been routed off Van Brunt - quite frankly the cruise ships are more of a pain than Ikea. Red Hook is great AS IS - but i welcome a few more restaurants and bars. My only issue is where does it stop? If it becomes Williamsburg - Red Hook will lose its charm. We are tight community - and i like it that
LTRH'er
Thu, Sep 04, at 03:18pm
OH NO!!!..another article to bring down the pseudo- hipster- wannabes!!!.....can't they just stay up in Williamsburg and spend their trust funds!!!
Teri
Thu, Sep 04, at 01:14pm
To woodendesigner, Ikea is not taking credit. The writer is simply attributing the growth of restaurants in the neighborhood to the store. Be careful with what is said to be true and what is true.
All in all, I think it's good. I don't live in that part of Brooklyn, so I can't say that for sure, but more locally owned businesses creates a healthy neighborhood economy.
And sure, Ikea is there, but that doesn't mean every article about Red Hook has to mention it; which is what it seems like lately.
woodendesigner
Thu, Sep 04, at 07:26am
This "dining revolution" started well before Ikea got there. I love how a big business moves in and takes credit for something that was happening anyway. What would make the dining experience and visiting Red Hook a lot more enjoyable is not having a big blue and yellow tin box on the skyline. I would have been impressed if they would have tried to fit into the neighborhood more.
Affie
Wed, Sep 03, at 03:46pm
"Dead Hook" lives!!!!
AA
Wed, Sep 03, at 03:45pm
It seems like the rumors of Red Hook's demise have been greatly exaggerated.
ally
Wed, Sep 03, at 12:53pm
i'm sorry but this is just about the stupidest thing i've ever read on this site. the faux-swedish is borderline offensive, and it's definitely obnoxious. well done making me dislike an area of brooklyn that i love!
