Bar Americano

"An old tourist kiosk on the National Mall got a major upgrade in October, flipping into a cute new weekend cafe serving natural wines and some of the best pies in town. Bar Americano comes from the team behind Park View’s beloved Sonny’s Pizza, serving up a familiar lineup of stellar square slices, sandwiches, salads, beer, natural wine, and spritzes in the afternoon. The morning menu resembles that of Doubles with a full coffee program, homemade pastries, and made-to-order breakfast sandwiches. The pint-sized setup with all-outdoor seating opens up onto America’s famed front yard, making it a prime new picnic spot." - Tierney Plumb, Emily Venezky

"With its stucco walls and vintage light fixtures, Greenpoint’s Bar Americano is, admittedly, kind of romantic. Keep things casual, and grab a few seats at the quartz-topped bar. To avoid any awkward candlelit silences, order the fried chicken sandwich that comes drenched in maple syrup, and be sure to get the house appletini. It’ll make you seem fun and interesting, and it’s the best appletini in town." - bryan kim

"An old tourist kiosk on the National Mall gets a major upgrade this fall, flipping into a cute new cafe serving natural wines and some of the best pies in town. Bar Americano, opening Friday, October 18, comes from the team behind Park View’s beloved Sonny’s Pizza. The pint-sized setup with all-outdoor seating opens up onto America’s famed front yard, making it a prime new picnic spot. It will operate Fridays to Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. to start, and hours could extend depending on demand. The morning menu will resemble that of Doubles with a full coffee program, homemade pastries, and made-to-order breakfast sandwiches. The afternoon and beyond will be like a simplified version of Sonny’s, offering a familiar lineup of stellar square slices, sandwiches, salads, beer, natural wine, and spritzes." - Tierney Plumb

"Inspired by the aperitivo bars of Spain and Northern Italy, Bar Americano is a small, attractive place where you can sit at a quartz-topped bar, snack on charcuterie, and drink the finest appletini in North Brooklyn. They also have a great fried chicken sandwich and a long list of vermouths, in case you’d like to sit here with a date and pretend to be able to taste the difference between various fortified wines. To guarantee yourself a seat, book a table in advance." - Bryan Kim, Neha Talreja, Kenny Yang, Willa Moore

"Bar Americano, located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, offers a controversial burger made from a dry-aged blend of brisket, chuck, and short rib with a splash of sherry, served on a toasted brioche bun with gruyere cheese, caramelized onions, and a house sauce made from ketchup, mustard, and maple syrup. It's been described as both a 'thick-patty redemption' and 'too sweet' or 'complicated.'" - Luke Fortney