Old New York Breathes New Life at Red Hook Tavern
"After turning Red Hook into a campground for carnivores with Hometown Bar-B-Que, Billy Durney’s long awaited second act, Red Hook Tavern, revitalizes classic New York tavern fare within the waterfront neighborhood. A Brooklyn native who drew inspiration from his relatives—who immigrated to America at the turn of the 20th century—Durney’s latest restaurant demonstrates the popular pitmaster is branching out to new territory in the neighborhood that helped him establish a following. At Red Hook Tavern, guests might feel as though they’ve walked onto a Martin Scorsese set thanks to turn of the century lighting, dark floral walls and a handmade oak bar created by local artists Martina Crivella and Dallas Owens. The restaurant even got their hands on an old neighborhood liquor store sign to hang above its entranceway. But mixing vintage and handmade decor is only part of Red Hook Tavern’s appeal. Durney’s menu, which was created in collaboration with executive chef Allison Plumer, is a mix of traditional favorites and what the neighborhood restaurant hopes is the next generation of iconic tavern staples." - Billy Lyons
