StreetLevel: Heaven or Hell at New Atlantic Ave. Bar?
A tipster writes in to inform us that the Atlantic Avenue building that was originally a synagogue (and, more recently, Time Trader Antiques) has not lost its religion. On the contrary, the subterranean space between Hoyt and Bond appears to have undergone an extensive renovation in order to transform it into a high-end lounge named…
A tipster writes in to inform us that the Atlantic Avenue building that was originally a synagogue (and, more recently, Time Trader Antiques) has not lost its religion. On the contrary, the subterranean space between Hoyt and Bond appears to have undergone an extensive renovation in order to transform it into a high-end lounge named Deity. Judging by the soon-to-open bar’s website, Deity’s décor combines stained-glass windows, leather seating, exposed brick, a logo design based on the Star of David, and a new age sensibility. To wit: Deity’s site claims the lounge is adorned by goddesses of light…a meeting place for the artisans, friends and family of Deity—for the people of Brooklyn. No clue how expensive drinks are going to be or when it’ll officially open, but it’s definitely going to be interesting to see how much thirst there is for this sort of place in Boerum Hill. GMAP
2:30PM – why Jews dont have any rules against drinking – nothing blasphemous at all
Limelight did okay for quite a while. Anyway for churches as long as the altar is removed and the structure is de-consecrated, it’s just a building afterwards. This I think is the same for a synagogue or temple.
Simply blasphemous…..
I am so against any establishment that opens as a club,lounge or bar after it was a house of worship . Unfortunately another sign that these are the last days before the second coming of Christ as nothing is held sacred anymore.
Looks hella sexy
Okay that’s pretty freaking cool.
Suggestion to owners: first of all, quality renovation, but please put some $2 PBR (the people’s beer) on the menu to add some rough edges to this place. You can phase it out over time if you wish, but relying on the crowd you have in your pics will be a recipe for disaster in this neighb. It would also add a nice sense of irony that Brooklynites would need to feel comfortable and hang in a classy rustic temple/bar/club like this. Also, the floor to ceiling black leather cushion room freaks me out a little. But I’ll have to check it out, it could work.
12:52 – yeah I know what you mean – we used to call Fashion Cafe on Flatbush – Niggaz in the bush.
Oh is that offensive?
I dunno, kinds looks cheesy in the way some of the city wannabe lounges in Bay Ridge that have come on and gone look. My friend used to call that vibe “guido on the cutting edge”.