Superfine’s been in Dumbo for 14 years, which makes it something of an artifact in the fast-changing nabe. But don’t think that the bar is anti-gentrification–the money’s just too good, according to bartender Keith Moss. “It’s a little scary,” he says. “Superfine’s going with the flow, of course. I mean, it’s great for everybody, everybody’s making more money.” But success has its price, right? Yup. Back to Keith:

But at the same time, it’s been sad to see DUMBO losing its bohemian style. It’s still here, but you can see that it’s starting to get lost in the shuffle. I’ve been making more martinis and cosmos. We have a lot of people hanging out in suits sitting in our bar. That was never our thing.

Superfine is located at 126 Front Street between Jay and Pear in Dumbo. Telephone: 718-243-9005.
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