In the Heart of Williamsburg Exists a Health-Conscious, Tropical Clubbing Getaway

Hidden deep within Brooklyn exists a tropical oasis. Contrary to the near-negative temperatures currently sweeping the Northeast at the moment, we find ourselves sipping on craft cocktails under palm trees; we might as well be in Miami. This is exactly the vibe intended at Black Flamingo, which is quickly becoming one of our favorite pre-clubbing spots in the city. With a tropical restaurant/bar upstairs, and downstairs possibly one of the best sound systems for vinyl throughout all five boroughs, Black Flamingo is a must-visit for both cocktail aficionados and vinyl-heads alike.

A collaborative idea between David Shapiro and Etan Fraiman of Brooklyn’s infamous Battery Harris—alongside Eli Goldstein (Soul Clap), Philipp Jung (M.A.N.D.Y.), Gadi Mizrahi (Wolf & Lamb), and creative partner Bryce David—Black Flamingo is the perfect example of how working together can equate to more than the sum of all the parts. Working with Andrea Lubrano and executive chef Soozee Nguyen, the gang put together a vegetarian menu that appeals to both herbivores and carnivores.

The menu, made up mostly of delectable tacos, is a breath of fresh air in this clubbing landscape that thinks hot dogs wrapped in bacon is the only food option applicable for a night out. The perfect apéritif or revitalization to one’s evening of dancing, these tacos may, in fact, be the most memorable thing of your night; and that is a good thing.

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