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NYC’s Newest Taqueria is Esse Taco
May 1, 2024, 12:53.10 am ET
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The Casamata Restaurant Group is launching Esse Taco led by chef Enrique Olvera. The taqueria is the hospitality group's latest project, joining a collection of contemporary Mexican restaurants ranging from bicoastal ATLA to World’s 50 Best honorees Pujol and Cosme.

Located in a bright, casual, all-standing space on Bedford Ave in Williamsburg, Esse Taco offers a menu focused on simplicity and the best ingredients, such as tortillas made from fresh masa, nixtamalized and made daily in-house from heirloom corn.

Tacos feature classic fillings such as ribeye steak and citrus-marinated grilled chicken thigh, thinly sliced instead of chopped to put flavor and quality front and center. Other offerings include mesquite smoked oyster mushroom tacos and pork loin “Al Pastor” with pineapple butter.

Visitors can also enjoy favorites like a corn husk meringue sundae, inspired by Cosme's iconic dessert, and a range of beverages including tequila and mezcal margaritas, beer and refreshing agua frescas.

Esse Taco is located at 29 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY. For more information, visit essetaco.com

Cocktail Time: Nami Nori Launches Exclusive Cocktails at its Williamsburg Location
May 1, 2024, 12:23.59 am ET
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Nami Nori, the Japanese temaki restaurant specializing in open-style hand rolls, is launched a new cocktail program exclusive to its Williamsburg location featuring spirits-based cocktails for the first time.

The new cocktails include:

• Parkside Spritz featuring Roku Gin, grapefruit, miso honey, Campari, sesame and Maison Foucher Cremant

• Golden Colada with Ypioca Cachaca, pineapple, lime, Denizen White Rum, Falernum and coconut

• Matcharita 2.0 with Mijenta Tequila, matcha, agave, yuzu, Hana Makgeolli Hwaju 12 and egg white

• Island Life transporting guests to a tropical vacation. It features Denizen White Rum, Ten to One Dark Rum, strawberry, Yakult, Hana Makgeolli Takju 16, lychee and vanilla.

• Nori Highball, a classic Japanese highball, with Mars Iwai Tradition Whisky, nori syrup and yuzu.

In addition to new cocktails, the beverage program also has a new dedicated Japanese whiskey selection, including Hibiki Harmony, Yamazaki 12 and Nikka 21.


Bar Blondeau and Le Crocodile's Spring Offerings in Williamsburg
May 1, 2024, 12:02.35 am ET
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It is Apero Time at Le Crocodile at the Wythe Hotel in Williamsburg from 5-7pm on weeknights at the bar. Guests can enjoy select cocktails, glasses of wine and hors d’oeuvres starting at $9.

Bar Blondeau’s Terrace will open for the season on May 9th. With lush planters and oversized umbrellas to shade against the sun, the wrap-around terrace offers unparalleled views of the New York City skyline and Brooklyn.


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Sunset Hour at Bar Blondeau features drink specials starting from $9 Monday through Friday from 5-7pm. On select Mondays, Bar Blondeau will also co-host a special “Sunset Hour Spotlight” service in partnership with a local spirits producer.

In the coming weeks, Le Crocodile and Bar Blondeau will roll out new dishes, cocktails and wine selections for Spring.



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