"Quite literally a cabin in the middle of Gowanus (complete with wood siding, a front yard, and firewood by the door), Black Mountain Wine House may very well be Brooklyn’s coziest bar. Step inside and you’ll immediately feel like you’ve left NYC for a place that is everything you would ever want from a weekend in the mountains. There’s a roaring brick fireplace, lots of comfortable seating, thirty different wines by the glass, and all of the feel-good vibes. And just so you don’t have to brave the cold to figure out your dinner plan, there’s a frequently changing menu of food way more satisfying than the typical cheese-and-charcuterie offerings." - katherine lewin