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Displaying all articles tagged:
Fort Defiance
closings
Nov. 27, 2023
Why Fort Defiance Is Closing Forever
The Red Hook institution’s last day is December 3.
By
Chris Crowley
openings
June 17, 2022
Drinks Are Flowing Again at Fort Defiance
The Red Hook local has its liquor license and a newly opened back bar.
By
Rachel Sugar
reopenings
Sept. 8, 2021
Inside the New Fort Defiance, Now Open in Red Hook
Owner St. John Frizell has moved to a fresh, bigger space up the street.
By
Chris Crowley
reopening
June 26, 2020
Fort Defiance Won’t Reopen As a Restaurant
Instead, owner St. John Frizell says the Red Hook institution will remain a grocery store.
By
Chris Crowley
adjustments
Apr. 15, 2020
Can Groceries Save New York’s Restaurants?
Restaurateurs are finding surprising success in a slightly different business.
By
Matthew Sedacca
best of new york
June 6, 2018
The Absolute Best Restaurants in Red Hook
One-of-a-kind spots for a one-of-a-kind neighborhood.
By
Hugh Merwin
Good Signs
Jan. 7, 2015
This Awesome All-Emoji Cocktail Menu May Be Too Clever for Its Own Good
Somewhere in tiki heaven, Don the Beachcomber is laughing. Or maybe sexting a friend.
By
Hugh Merwin
Tiki
Aug. 7, 2014
Tonight’s Fort Defiance Tiki Blowout Sounds Pretty Amazing
Paging Don the Beachcomber.
By
Hugh Merwin
Deals
May 1, 2014
Fort Defiance Will Serve $3 Daiquiris and $4 Mai Tais Tonight
Just say no to Scurvy.
By
Hugh Merwin
Leftovers
Jan. 30, 2014
Chris Piscitelli Benefit at Fort Defiance; Chinese New Year Brunch at Queens
Plus: Kimchi Taco’s brick-and-mortar, and more, in today’s Leftovers.
Red Hook
Jan. 24, 2014
New Orleans Bartender Joins Benefit for Chris ‘Pish’ Piscitelli at
Do it for Pish.
By
Hugh Merwin
Red Hook
Jan. 21, 2014
Red Hook’s Bars and Restaurants Band Together to Support Widow of Bait &
Christopher Piscitelli died on Saturday at the age of 36.
By
Hugh Merwin
Leftovers
Nov. 12, 2013
Union Square Holiday Market Returns Next Week; Bitters at Betony
Plus: Luke’s Lobster’s winter menu, and more, in today’s Leftovers.
Leftovers
Oct. 31, 2013
Mahaloween at Fort Defiance; Sweet Melissa Patisserie Closes
Plus: new chef at Café Luxembourg, and more, in today’s Leftovers.
Tiki
Aug. 6, 2013
Fort Defiance in Red Hook Introduces Vintage Tiki Menu
There’s a two-per-person limit on the ultraboozy Samoan Fog Cutter.
By
Hugh Merwin
Red Hook
Mar. 27, 2013
Food Scene: Pete Wells Takes a Day Trip to Red Hook’s Restaurants
The waterfront neighborhood is open for business.
By
Hugh Merwin
Nog
Jan. 7, 2013
Drink Tom and Jerrys at Fort Defiance Tonight
Eggnog, rum, Red Hook.
By
Hugh Merwin
Bookshelf
Dec. 21, 2012
Red Hook Now Has a Benefit E-Cookbook,
All Hands on Deck
The e-book benefits the bars and restaurants of the Brooklyn neighborhood.
By
Hugh Merwin
Red Hook
Dec. 5, 2012
Mayor Bloomberg Met With Red Hook’s Business Owners This Afternoon
Speaker Quinn, too.
By
Hugh Merwin
Leftovers
Nov. 30, 2012
Foreign & Domestic at City Grit; Big Gay Ice Cream West Village Opens
Plus, pour one out for Stage Deli, Hakkasan does dim sum, and then some, all in today’s leftovers.
Red Hook
Nov. 20, 2012
Come to Fort Defiance Tomorrow to Celebrate Red Hook’s Resilience
There’s a free shuttle service to the Bell House, where you can see Rosanne Cash perform afterwards.
By
Hugh Merwin
Word Is Bond
Nov. 9, 2012
Invest in Fort Defiance’s Future With These Famous Bartender Bonds
It’s a good investment.
By
Hugh Merwin
Restore
Nov. 7, 2012
Rebuilding Red Hook: Shops and Food Businesses Form Sandy-Relief Group
The group intends to raise $2 million dollars, which will be distributed to small businesses.
By
Hugh Merwin
Pickup
Nov. 5, 2012
Fort Defiance and Governor Start Picking Up the Pieces
Two Brooklyn restaurants are documenting the path to recovery.
By
Hugh Merwin
Damage Report
Oct. 30, 2012
Red Hook Bars and Restaurants Got It As Bad As You’d Guess
Red Hook Lobster Pound, Rocky Sullivan’s, and Fort Defiance are all dealing with the storm’s aftermath.
Frankenstorm Eats
Oct. 29, 2012
Yes, There Are Plenty of Places You’ll Be Able to Eat and Drink Today
Tip well out there.
By
Hugh Merwin
Red Hook Summer,
June 4, 2012
Red Hook Summer Film Series to Feature 100 Percent More Pok Pok
Pok Pok and Mile End have joined the lineup of food sponsors for the 2012 outdoor film series in Red Hook.
By
Hugh Merwin
What to Drink
Feb. 4, 2011
A Vodka Comeback? Nobody Told Rum House’s Bloody Mary Menu
But Fort Defiance is doing a drink with Port Chester honey vodka.
By
Daniel Maurer
Neighborhood Watch
Dec. 22, 2010
Sakura Tokyo Opens in Crown Heights; Golosi Offers Two-for-One Pie Special on
Plus: Las Vegas club owner plans to open a restaurant in midtown, Little Buddy Biscuit Company closes in Sunset Park, and more, in our daily roundup of neighborhood news.
Gift Guide
Dec. 2, 2010
The Grub Street Gift Guide, Part 2: Expert Picks
Sam Calagione, Ruth Reichl, José Andrés, and more give us their holiday gift picks.
In the Magazine
May 17, 2010
A Guide to New York Boozing; the Underground Gourmet Visits the Smile
Also in the magazine this week: a Momofuku take on mussels, and Seersucker opens in Cobble Hill.
By
Helen Rosner
Foodievents
Jan. 20, 2010
Cocktail Dens Gone Wild: Fort Defiance Becomes a New Orleans Sports Bar
Frozen hurricanes all around!
By
Daniel Maurer
Reopenings
Sept. 25, 2009
Fort Defiance Is In Compliance
The recently praised Red Hook spot has reopened after what it says was a Health Department error.
By
Daniel Maurer
In the Magazine
Sept. 21, 2009
Underground Gourmet Raids Fort Defiance for Muffulettas; Eight Great Beer
Also in the magazine this week: Orwasher’s new whole-wheat health bread, and Ardesia opens.
By
Alexandra Vallis
Temporary Closings
Sept. 14, 2009
Fort Defiance Captured by Health Department
But it’ll be back with a bigger and better menu.
By
Daniel Maurer
Slideshow
July 21, 2009
A Closer Look at Fort Defiance
Rebelling against the cocktail trend by serving its drinks on the rocks.
By
Daniel Maurer
Openings
July 17, 2009
What to Drink at Fort Defiance, Now Serving Cocktails
A former Pegu Club bartender has finally secured his liquor license.
By
Daniel Maurer
Openings
June 16, 2009
More Muffulettas: St. John Frizell Will Open Fort Defiance on Saturday
A Pegu Club alum sets up shop in Red Hook.
By
Daniel Maurer