"Named one of ”two killer wine bars in Brooklyn” last year, according to the New Yorker, King Mother has made a name for itself since opening in December 2019 as an approachable place for drinking natural wine. The menu includes varietal descriptions like “not your mom’s Pinot Grigio”, “notes of apricot & happiness“, “aromatic and delish AF”, and “hibiscus tea and grapefruit soda vibes.” Co-owners Erika Lesser and Katie Richey met while Richey was working a few blocks away at Kings County Wines, which Lesser owns with her husband. Their funky, hip sensibility is made all the more inviting by the clean lines of the black and white painted wall, Scandinavian bar stools and tables, and simple cone-shaped light fixtures. To complement the wines, the food menu includes allium focaccia studded with roasted garlic and chunky finishing salt, a favorite that’s often paired with honey and smoked ricotta. ‘Nduja (including a vegan version of it) and chicken schnitzel make an appearance among the heartier offerings. Grab a spot at one of the sidewalk tables on a sunny afternoon or cozy up to the bar with a good book on a chilly night." - Gabriella Cascone
