The Citiblog
THIEF STEALS INTO WILLIAMSBURG
June 27, 2021, 4:04.35 pm ET
Photo: Ashley Sears
Thief, the first solo venture from legendary restaurateur John McNulty, has opened in Brooklyn’s trendy Williamsburg neighborhood (595 Union Avenue), offering an emphasis on a wide array of beverages along with light bites and a 1980s-inspired atmosphere.
Designed by Jason Volenec of Volenec Studio, the 50-seat space incorporates raw, nostalgic elements meant to evoke that bygone era: a black and silver checkerboard ceiling, original flyers from punk and hip-hop shows. and a beautiful piece by famed artist of that era, Maripol, featuring Polaroids of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in his downtown NYC loft in 1982. Occasional live music will also capture the creative energy that coursed through the early ‘80s, while a top-notch sound system will fill the room with gritty soul.
Photo: Daniel Schwartz
A killer wine menu focuses on small producers that McNulty has discovered throughout his years in the restaurant industry. On hot days you can opt for a Friesling -- a frosty glass of frozen Riesling – and there will be a second, rotating frozen beverage on offer. In addition, Thief will serve up a simple list of five or six cocktails created by head bartender Victor Everitt, which includes “Summer Nights,” a twist on the classic Old Fashioned that mixes reposado tequila with oranges bitters and peaches, and the “Supersonic,” which amps up the traditional gin and tonic with celery shrub and a cucumber ice cube. Beer, aperitifs and after-dinner drinks will also await those who come to the restaurant.
Photo: Ashley Sears
For guests looking for a nibble, an all-day menu of casual snacks and light bites will accompany the booze, such as crudites, Bavarian pretzels with beer cheese and warm sandwiches like smoked ham and gruyere. Food will also be available by delivery or when ordered through a specially designed take-out window.
For more information, please visit thiefnyc.com
OUR LATEST BLOG POSTS
Brooklyn Museum's Inside Look at The Beatles through Paul McCartney’s Lens
May 6, 2024, 5:32 pm ET
Photo: Paul McCartney.Self-portrait. London, 1963.Pigmented inkjet print.© 1963 Paul McCartney underexclusive license to MPL Archive LLP In an immersive installation featuring photography, video... READ MORE
Oak & Vine Arrives on the North Shore of Long Island
May 6, 2024, 5:17 pm ET
Oak & Vine is a seasonal New American restaurant nestled in the heart of Glen Cove (the North Shore of Long Island). The restaurant is using seasonal ingredients sourced locally and from regiona... READ MORE
St Pierre Bakery and OddFellows Ice Cream Co. to Collab May 14th
May 6, 2024, 4:24 pm ET
America’s favorite brioche brand, St Pierre Bakery, has joined forces with master ice cream crafters, OddFellows Ice Cream Co, to celebrate National Brioche Day on May 14, 2024. The St Pierr... READ MORE