Hotel Review: Penny Williamsburg in Brooklyn, New York - AFAR
"This rooftop bar and restaurant offers panoramic views of the Williamsburg and Manhattan skylines and pairs indoor floor-to-ceiling windows and plant-forward, cozy decor (colorful shag rugs, dark wood furniture, low-slung outdoor couches and high-top tables) with inventive, Instagram-ready Mexican-inspired cooking from chef Fernanda Serrano. Expect dishes such as a vegan pink mole with beet, tahini, fennel, kumquat, and pine nut; a tlayuda with tzatziki, pomegranate, sumac, and vegetables; fried oyster tacos with cucumber mignonette; and a shareable pulpo pibil (fried octopus with garlic sauce, salsa, potato chips, and homemade tortillas). The cocktail program, led by Leo Robitschek, tilts toward agave spirits and seasonal Latin American ingredients and is usefully divided into classics, fresh, preserved, and nonalcoholic sections (including a cooling agua fresca), making the beverage lineup as notable as the food; locals often fill the space and evenings can be very lively." - Katherine LaGrave
