The Newsroom

Dwight Kenneth

3 months ago

This place was pretty interesting as we saw that it had a lot of reviews on Google as well as a big marketing push on social media platforms. Upon entering on a Thursday evening, it seemed fairly quiet as they were only six other patrons in the whole establishment. For a place that can also feel like a nightclub. It felt really deserted. I wouldn’t say that the service was outstanding. It was pretty standard honestly. The cocktails were a little bit on the price of your side, which kind of threw me off because it didn’t feel like a cocktail bar. It felt something more like like a lounge where where you would find people smoking hookah. Nothing wrong with the atmosphere. I just didn’t know what I was getting myself into. I just had a beer while my girlfriend ordered a Mezcal Paloma, which was surprisingly really, really good. Maybe I’ll give them a shot another time. But there was no wild factor here. It was pretty average.

Keora Barkley

3 months ago

The place is extremely small, not like the photos online. I feel they stretched the place somehow in the photos, I’m not sure. Anyway, the food was ok. For the prices definitely not worth it. The build your own empanadas were delicious. But the branzino (fully deboned) which some may like, but then they warp it into this shape so when you go to cut into the fish the skin flakes off and the fish basically disintegrated. No salt and pepper on the fish but the sauce was great. The lamb chops were “meh”. Not good or bad. Lastly, a mandatory tip was added to our bill (we were only a party of 3). Very odd to say the least, especially since I wasn’t informed prior nor did I see that listed on the bill anywhere. Also, did not feel the service was anything spectacular honestly. Obviously the issue is not with tipping but being transparent about the charges ahead of time.

Ray Bolden

5 months ago

Low key spot tucked inside The Z Hotel in LIC. The speakeasy theme adds a cool touch, and the ambience overall is really nice. Parking around the area isn’t the best, but with a little patience you can usually find something nearby. As for the experience, the service was the one part that didn’t quite do It for me. The staff didn’t seem fully on the ball. There were delays when placing my order, and even getting a to-go box and the bill took longer than it should have. The music was on the louder side, but thankfully it was good music, so it added more to the atmosphere than it took away. Food wise, the menu is packed with so many tempting options that it’s hard not to consider ordering everything. I went with the branzino, cauliflower wings, and plantains. Everything tasted good, though I’ll admit I expected a little more given the strong menu presentation. Still enjoyable, just not mind blowing.