"A Red Hook institution for more than 100 years, this onetime longshoreman’s hangout has been the subject of books and theatrical performances alike. Run by Tone Johansen, the widow of the bar’s beloved namesake, Sunny’s is now a hub for the neighborhood that puts on regular art shows and serves $5 Budweisers and Miller Lites and a short but sneakily smart wine list. There’s tons of nautical kitsch, a cozy back patio, and excellent live music almost every night." - Justin Goldman