Black & White

06/14/09

excellent place for a drink

by kreemartinez at Citysearch

Interesting to see that the reviews describing how bad the bartender was were submitted at the same time. Anyways, I've been to this place several times and have had nothing but good experiences. Friendly customers, friendly bartenders, good selection of beers on tap...I just wish the kitchen was still open!

04/24/09

if you can call him a bartender...

by goodbeer1981 at Citysearch

I read all the reviews on this place and recently met up with some friends there. The music was cool, along with the female dj who was rocking out the tunes.

The bartender/mangager was so annoyed by me asking him for drinks that I almost started questioning myself, "am i doing something wrong to tick this guy off"?! uuuuuh.... the answer is no way I wasn't, he's the bartender and it's his friggin job to serve drinks to the patrons!! Geeeeeeezzzz... this guy kept that stick up his butt the whole night too. Almost making it intimidating to approach the bar and buy more drinks. yeah real tough guy...Im a female dude have some f-ing courtesy if someones being polite aaaaaannnnd tipping you!!!

• Pros: the girl dj on Friday
• Cons: the bartender is one rude S.O.B!

04/17/09

awful awful place and worse owner/bartender

by ftbarguy at Citysearch

everyone knows this guy is horrible..why do his partners keep him...he looks like he ate a chevy suburban...wears a beret!his impressive physique was out done by his rudeness and poor service...workers apologize for him...thats insane...no wonder there was nobody there on a thursday...i havent ever been this dissapointed at a bar...cursing at customers...what a tough guy...built like a pear...with 6 necks

• Pros: not leaving a tip
• Cons: the fat bartender/owner

04/17/09

know it all rude..bartender/owner

by fblaknwht at Citysearch

the bartender who happens to be a part owner...prob 1 percent, is a know it all jerk..rude to everyone...cursed at people last nite 3 times...all for nothing...poured 7 shots for us...the 7th shot had 1/4 the alchohal of the others...so when we asked why he poured one of the others into it...then cursed us...when we left quickly the bouncer and bar back apologized to us saying what u rude/bad service/jerk this guy always is....and how sorry they were....i hope his partners read this

• Pros: should be cool local place
• Cons: owner/bartender with picaso hat

04/17/09

Horrible Service and RUDE bartender

by NYCRES at Citysearch

I have to agree with the past reviews--the bartender was so RUDE! I will never go back to this place because of him and will be sure to spread the word about the horrible service at this place. The guy thinks he is bartender version of th soup Nazi--it's ridiculous.

• Cons: RUDENESS

04/17/09

Worst Bartender/Manager Ever--RUDE!

by glamgirl07 at Citysearch

I was here last night with a group of friends. We were at the bar just a few minutes and ordered a round of shots. First of all, the bar was not extremely busy, and the bartender was sitting at the opposite end of the bar from us. When I tried to get his attention, he tried his hardest to ignore me--not sure why. When he finally took my order, he acted like he was doing me a favor by getting our drinks. I am sorry, but what kind of customer service is that? You should not be a bartender if you cannot be bothered with your patrons. You are in the wrong business!! Then, when I asked to speak to the manager, it so happens that the bartender is the manager. Then he proceeds to kick us out for no reason--I still don't know why. All I know is that this bar will not survive if this man is allowed to be the bartender/manager. He will def. ruin it.

• Pros: decently priced drinks
• Cons: rude bartender

01/13/09

Worst bartender ever...

by amarchig at Citysearch

Met a group at this small intimate bar. Had been once or twice before. Walked in stone cold sober as I have a condition that doesnt allow me to drink. Was near the bar where a chubby, sweating, growing up gotti bartender was screaming at a girl for some reason. When I say screaming, I mean screaming and using profanities. He complained that he was sick of serving F****** 21 year olds. He turned to me and asked me how old I was. I told him I was 24 I think. (I sometimes forget now that no birthday is a legal milestone) He told me to F*** off and get out of his bar. (He is not the owner) I was really surprised but seeing as how it was a friends birthday I didnt want to ruin the night for her. I left without issue. I am a business owner myself and feel bad for the owner of this bar. He has employees representing him that I wouldnt let represent a mass murderer in court. Hope your experience with the place is better.

Anthony Marchigiano

• Pros: Bar itself is fine
• Cons: Bartender should be fired immediately

01/24/08

With an entrance several steps below street level, this local favorite is cozy, boxy and charming.

by Karen Hudes at Citysearch

Attracting a steady flow of well-heeled patrons, this neighborhood favorite fills up quickly on weekends and smartly accommodates table folk with banquettes in Hershey-bar-proportioned alcoves. Surprisingly well-matched red and orange vertical stripes impart a warm sophistication, enhanced by old-fashioned sconces on the walls and art-deco lighting fixtures behind the bar. Cocktails are excellent and ample; a perfect accompaniment to the uncommonly cute crowd of professional, creative and fashion types that can usually be found here on any given night.

03/11/07

Jam Packed and a Tad Dingy

by ebc at Citysearch

There is very little seating and the standing room is minimal. Expect to have to push to get to the bar.

03/05/07

Average

by yukster11 at Citysearch

Came here on a Wednesday Night. It' s not a very big place, a handful of seats at the bar and some tables and chairs all of which were occupied. The lighting is very dark and there are no televisions. Beer selection was limited and prices were a little expensive for the neighborhood ($5 for a bottle of Bud Light). Drinks are $2 off during happy hour. It seemed okay although nothing about it was special nor would make one want to return.