BYOF to Sycamore
Monday, May 10th, 2010
So the word is out, and the Post is spreading it - presumably if you are a “Hip Brooklyn Mom” this is where you [should] come :
FOR HIP BROOKLYN MOMS
SYCAMORE
1118 Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn, 347-240-5850
By day it’s a sweet flower shop, by night it’s an American whiskey bar with a Southern flavor. Ultimately, Sycamore has become the nexus of the new Ditmas Park, but it doesn’t take itself too seriously. It’s a family-friendly spot, but the cast of “Hair” recently did a nude photo shoot here — which keeps things interesting.
* DRINK: The Sycamore Julep, $8
* BYOF: On a recent Sunday, one group of intrepid urban picnickers bought a bottle of pinot grigio at the bar and then tucked into a cooler packed with turkey sandwiches, Kettle chips and crudités. A few feet away, a couple delved into a spread of Middle Eastern fare from Mimi’s Hummus, a tiny spot across Cortelyou Road that often has long waits for a table. “People come from around the block and bring their dinner — they don’t want to be cooped up at home. We’re not dictating what they bring. It’s really whatever makes them happy,” says co-owner Justin Israelson.
9 Responses to “BYOF to Sycamore”
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Steve D says:
Oh well. If you’re not hip, there’s always Solo. And if you’re neither hip nor a mom, there’s George’s.
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Anna says:
I am neither hip nor a parent, and I go to Sycamore. They take all comers.
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carissa says:
I am not sure what the actual schedule for food is or if it’s returning, but I remember some fantastic bratwurst last year made by Gary and crew. So perhaps that will return!
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Victoria says:
Whats more annoying than trying to enjoy yourself while having a beer on a nice patio, is a kid crying and whining next to you. And whats more annoying than that? The hip mom letting that child disrupt ADULTS trying to enjoy their day off. I say leave the kids at home, a bar isn’t a place for a child.
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Illy says:
Amen Victoria!
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Rachel says:
Amen indeed! What’s great about Castello Plan is it seems to be a more adult environment – I’ve only been there handful of times but have yet to see any very young children.
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Rosie says:
The law frowns on moms who leave their kids at home whilst they go and grab a drink at the local…give us a break or we will never get out of the house!
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john says:
I’m with Rosie on this.
Victoria, illy and Rachel take or pill or at least move to
another section of the bar. With the back open the place is huge.
Live and let live, or at least drink and let drink! -
Digitality says:
True adults don’t whine and complain about having to share public spaces with members of the public – which children are a part of. Grow up, folks. We’re all part of the community, whatever our age is.
