"An intimate cocktail bar on a bustling stretch of Ives Street that specializes in easy-to-drink, approachable cocktails; a signature is the Dew Index, a delicate mix of cognac, ginger liqueur, blanc vermouth, yuzu curaçao, and honeydew. In warmer months, a fairy-light–adorned back patio provides a cozy outdoor setting ideal for relaxed evening toasts." - Ellen Carpenter
"For an early-in-the-game date, your best move is Glou, a one-room wine bar serving small plates and mostly-natural wines. This dimly-lit corner spot has bar seating and a handful of small tables, and wherever you sit, the bartender/owner will come over to recommend wines and pour tastes from the unusual list. If the date goes well, take your relationship to the next level by ordering some food (you’ll find shareable small plates like escargots with grilled bread and lamb terrine with bacon and fig jam)." - bryan kim, matt tervooren
"$1 Coffee, baked goods, wine, and beer to-go available for takeout 12pm to 7pm Monday through Saturday." - hannah albertine, nikko duren, bryan kim, arden shore, matt tervooren
"Wine available for takeout 12pm to 7pm Tuesday through Saturday. Check their Instagram for more information." - nikko duren
"Glou is still a great place to get a glass of Chilean viognier or liter-bottle of Czech gruner veltliner, but now this Prospect Lefferts Gardens wine bar is also a good option for groceries like Nutella or pancake mix, snacks like chicken liver pate or bacon onion jam, and prepared sandwiches. It’s all available to-go from noon to 7pm daily here." - hannah albertine, nikko duren, bryan kim, matt tervooren