Interested in finding out about the freshest new spots in Williamsburg? From a a place to get caffeinated to a Laotian pop-up, read on to see the newest businesses to open for business in this part of New York City.
Gertie
58 Marcy Ave.
Gertie is a wine bar and New American and breakfast and brunch spot.
Try the Gertie Breakfast, with two sunny-side eggs, white beans, greens and toast. A vegetarian lunch option is the Cauliflower Melt, with spicy cauliflower, pickled peppers and cheese sauce on sesame sourdough bread. On the dinner side, you'll find local brook trout with tartar sauce, a half or whole chicken with everything rice, beans and mustard sauce, lamb with horseradish and more.
Gertie currently holds 4.5 stars out of 11 reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Yelper Wil K., who reviewed Gertie on March 3, wrote, "We had the smoked fish pate with crackers and hot sauce and the lamb with horseradish and garlic sauce. This is a beautiful space with thoughtful and delicious food."
Gertie is open from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. on Monday; 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.–midnight on Tuesday-Friday; 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.–midnight on Saturday; and 9 a.m.–4 p.m. on Sunday.
Monarch Theater Restaurant
146 Metropolitan Ave.
Monarch Theater Restaurant is a pan Asian spot.
Start with the salt-and-pepper squid, with lime, chili and fish sauce. Three types of dumplings, rice and noodle dishes and buns are available on the menu as well. For larger plates, you'll find braised cumin pork, with tofu, cilantro and peanuts and cod in coconut lime broth, with shrimp, basil and crispy rice vermicelli. Complement your meal with a variety of specialty cocktails, beer and wine.
With a five-star rating out of 12 reviews on Yelp, Monarch Theater Restaurant has been getting positive attention.
Yelper Annegret V., who reviewed Monarch Theater Restaurant on March 3, wrote, "The fish in coconut sauce was delicious. I can't wait to go back and bring our friends."
Monarch Theater Restaurant is open from 5 p.m.–11 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday. (It's closed on Monday and Sunday.)
Matto Espresso
150 Grand St.
Matto Espresso is a bakery and tea room, offering coffee and tea and more. It has multiple locations in New York City.
Yelpers are buzzing about the cookies, cakes and pastries.
With a four-star Yelp rating out of three reviews on Yelp, Matto Espresso has been getting positive attention.
Yelper Andrea M., who reviewed Matto Espresso on March 3, wrote, "This spot sells La Colombe coffee and a wide variety of pastries. There are a few tables to sit at and work on your laptop for the day."
Matto Espresso is open from 6 a.m.–8 p.m. daily.
Silver Light Tavern
689 Lorimer St.
Silver Light Tavern is a pub. It's also a coffee bar by day.
For dinner, try the mushroom toast as a starter. It's made with shiitake and cremini mushrooms and ricotta cheese. Heartier fare includes chicken pot pie, pork chops and top sirloin. Specialty cocktails include The Noble Call, with bourbon, lemon, ginger elixir and Smuttynose Brown Ale.
Yelp users are excited about Silver Light Tavern, which currently holds five stars out of 20 reviews on the site.
Yelper Michelle P., who reviewed Silver Light Tavern on Feb. 2, wrote, "The cocktails are so incredible. They're decently priced and unique. We tried a banana bitters cocktail and a pistachio-rimmed cocktail, both of which were delicious and strange."
Silver Light Tavern is open from 4 p.m.–2 a.m. daily.
I Eat Lao Food
103 N. Third St.
I Eat Lao Food is a pop-up restaurant and Laotian spot.
The business started as a backyard barbecue and has grown to produce multiple pop-up events across the city, currently occupying a spot at the North 3rd Street Market. On the menu, look for crispy coconut rice, Kua Naw Mai (sautéed bamboo), Lao stew with pork and more.
I Eat Lao Food currently holds 4.5 stars out of five reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Yelper Brian L., who reviewed I Eat Lao Food on Feb. 2, wrote, "I never had much traditional Laotian food, but after I Eat Lao Food at the North 3rd Market, I've become a fan. Khapoon, a not-so-spicy coconut curry chicken vermicelli noodle soup was good."
I Eat Lao Food is open from noon–9 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. (It's closed on Tuesday.)
This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.
