"The team behind lively East Village restaurants the Wayland and Good Night Sonny closed down the Wild Son’s Meatpacking District spot and reopened the restaurant in the East Village, in a new airy corner space, earlier this year. The popular all-day cafe leans into casual day-time fare that easily translates to brunch, including items like buckwheat pancakes, corn skillet cakes, a zucchini and squash frittata, and a cocktail selection that features bloody marys, a coffee negroni, and a booze-optional frozen cucumber lemonade. The restaurant is open for outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday." - Eater Staff
"This East Village spot is open until 4 a.m., making it the place for a nightcap. While it’s a relaxing neighborhood spot by day, it becomes a bustling bar by night. This isn’t your typical Saint Marks adjacent bar, though. Subway tiles cover the sun-drenched space, while art and books fill the walls. So if you’re in the neighborhood and want to head somewhere that’s not filled with people who just turned 21, this spot is there for you — ready to serve up an espresso martini with Kahlúa and Absolut." - Lee Musho
"The Wayland has long been a date night go-to, and Goodnight Sonny (opened by the same people) is following precisely in its footsteps: good cocktails, good crowd, good vibes." - katherine lewin
"There are certain things you look for in a date-night bar, and Good Night Sonny checks off most of these boxes. It has good food, great cocktails, it usually isn’t impossible to find a seat, and it’s in a location that most people won’t have a problem getting to (the East Village). We also like the fact that it’s cooler than your average bar, but it’s still casual enough that you can just stop in for a quick beer." - bryan kim
"An East Village bar/restaurant tied to co-owner Pete Canny, who emphasizes the versatility of Angostura in spirit-forward cocktails and favors orange bitters like Regan’s to add citrus complexity without sweetness." - Dominique Pariso