The Esters
Bar · Greenpoint ·
Detroit-style pizzas, craft cocktails, and wine in a relaxed setting
Detroit-style pizzas, craft cocktails, and wine in a relaxed setting
"A lot of the time, the food at a bar can feel like an afterthought. But at The Esters, pizza is the main (and essential) attraction. The rectangular pies at this Greenpoint bar share some DNA with the Detroit-style ones at Emmy Squared and Ace’s, with thick, fluffy crust that’s crispy on the outside and chewy in the middle. Grab a barstool or claim a table on the patio running along the side of the bar, and order the garlicky You’ve Got Kale layered with mozzarella, ricotta, and shaved pecorino. (Don’t forget to squeeze the accompanying lemon wedge over the top.)" - bryan kim, neha talreja, kenny yang
"At some point during Williamsburg’s influx of natural wines and workout classes that double as influencer meetups, you may have forgotten about The Saint Austere. So allow us to jog your memory. This casual Mediterranean spot is on Grand Street, it serves housemade pastas and very good, reasonably priced wines, and it offers a Happy Hour that includes $3 beers and $4 tequila shots. In other words, if you haven’t been to Saint Austere since the last papal term, you should sit at the bar for a drink and snack after work, or come with a date and share the lamb shank parmigiana and pork shoulder cavatelli with meatballs." - bryan kim, matt tervooren
"Do you want to grab a drink and catch up with a friend? That's what The Esters is for. This isn't a place for shots and tequila-fueled dance moves—it's more of a mellow spot where you can sit on an outdoor patio and drink a well-made cocktail. The space is filled with plants, the staff is friendly, and the Detroit-style pizzas are surprisingly great. Order at least one." - bryan kim, neha talreja, kenny yang, willa moore
"If you’ve lived in New York for more than a month, you’ve probably already had drinks at a place serving crudo and mortadella. Those spots aren’t hard to find. What’s rare is a cocktail bar with memorable Detroit-style pizzas like the ones at The Esters in Greenpoint. They also have interesting, well-made cocktails like one made with chili syrup." - team infatuation
"I heard from Jenny Olbrich, co-owner of Esters (a bar and pizza spot in Greenpoint), that outsourcing her knives to the mobile truck has been a lifesaver because proper sharpening takes time she doesn’t want to prioritize during service; she praised the quality of the work, bought gift certificates for all her chefs, and relies on the service even though her business supplies knives to back-of-house staff." - Emma Orlow
