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
“Brooklyn is what is is b/c we don’t have these types of places for Lohan set and wannabee intellectuals.”
Really?? – I dont think that has anything to do with why Brooklyn is the way it is- I would say no where in its economic, political, architectural and social history does the impact of high end lounges appear.
“Yah, this place makes me a little queasy. I came to Brooklyn to get away from stuff like this in Manhattan…”
Really? thats why you left Manhattan? How did high end lounges make Manhattan a bad place to live?
Personally I have doubts that such a club can make it here but if it does – god bless – clearly that would prove an untapped need/market. But comments like the above strike me as bitter rantings of people who resent not being part of some ‘cool’ crowd. Who the F cares if people (not yourself) pat $16 for a martini, or wait on line to get into a pretentious former Temple to hookup?
I met one of the managers, a great guy. and have been inside, it is really a site, even the living quarters upstairs are amazing (some friends of mine did some work up there). It will be interesting to see how it is received by the neighborhood and what type of crowd it will attract (i’ll certainly check it out). I heard Downtown Atlantic was continually pissed by the dumpsters and construction, but since they wont be open at the same time, they will probably live free of bugging each other.
Surprised by the level of distain here- would have figured ‘stoners would like adaptive re-use. Granted they lay it on a bit thick with the artsy farty lingo, but it does seem like it was a real labor of love for the people involved. I walked by it a few weeks ago, checked the website, etc- was just glad to see the building got some TLC. And frankly, with its minimal fenestration, there was no chance of it becoming a retail spot or restaurant, so I think it becoming a bar/club/event space was the only way it was going to avoid the wrecking ball. So even though I am very suspicious and wouldnt be betting on it surviving over a year- I am glad this group made the effort. I hope to check it out. Dont be a hater! haha
That said (queasy 10:18 here again), the renovation does look spectacular. It’s an incredible building, and I *am* glad it’s been preserved.
Yah, this place makes me a little queasy. I came to Brooklyn to get away from stuff like this in Manhattan…
Absolutely spectacular metal work. That front security door is amazing. Does anyone know who made it?
I bet there will be $16 coctails served there.
check out the website. the amount of work they did.
wow.
maybe if they had opened it earlier, heath wouldn’t be leaving.
godesses of light?? Please, save the rube-fest for Manhattan. Brooklyn is what is is b/c we don’t have these types of places for Lohan set and wannabee intellectuals. If they think they are inviting “the artisans” then maybe they should not have picked such a contrived name and lame logo. I imagine that “the artisans” prefer dives and places with real character. They better not have a velvet robe out front . If they do, I am taking it.