The Ride-Along Report: First Takes From Last Night’s Dinner

"What It Is: A bar in Greenpoint with frozen drinks and a huge backyard Perfect For: Day Drinking, Outdoor/Patio Situation The Springs is a bar in Greenpoint that gets its name from the fact that it’s Palm Springs-themed. If you’re wondering what that means exactly, it mostly just entails a big backyard, large white couches, and frozen beverages. It was surprisingly easy to get a table outside on a recent early evening, and we also noticed a bunch of dogs that we wanted to steal. We can’t say what this place is like late at night, but it’s ideal for a group hang when the sun’s out and you want to bring your pets. The Verdict: Stop by if you’re looking for a bar outdoors in Greenpoint that’s less hectic than Brooklyn Barge." - hannah albertine, bryan kim, katherine lewin, hillary reinsberg, chris stang, matt tervooren