Bar Madonna Opens in Williamsburg, Brooklyn - Eater NY
"New-school Korean bars are popping up left and right, putting a spotlight not just on soju, but also homemade makgeolli and imported sool. Orion Bar (157 Suydam Street, at Central Avenue) is one of them. The bar, named after the Korean “choco pie” company, is coming to Bushwick this spring. It comes from owners Irene Yoo, a master soju swirler, who also has a cookbook on the way, and her partner Nick Dodge, behind the cocktails at the Nitehawk movie theaters. There are kimchi patty melts and other salty snacks, along with shots of clam juice and ramen broth. Ahead of the opening, the owners are looking to raise $85,000 to hire staff and build out the bar." - Emma Orlow
