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Nigiri Here, Negroni There
What to know, what to wear and what to order at Hear & There.
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Hear & There serves a full night out in one stop — omakase up front, cocktails in the back.
What to Know:
New York City is having a dual-concept moment — with a dizzying amount of options, spots are luring night-out connoisseurs with the promise of two separate experiences in one venue. Brooklyn’s latest opening is doing the most — in the best way possible.
Hear & There, now open in Williamsburg and helmed by husband-and-wife duo Howard Ng and Samantha Nie, doubles as both an omakase spot and a cocktail lounge, making your night out way too easy to plan. First stop: a 14-course sushi feast. Second stop: top-tier cocktails with Japanese flair. Third stop? Okay, there is no third stop — you’re already exactly where you need to be.
The $150 omakase menu, served at a 22-seat counter, includes seasonal nigiri and otsumami bites you’ll want to dream about later. (Resy the two-hour experience, stat.) After that, migrate to the sleek cocktail lounge next door, where Please Don’t Tell alum Larry Gonzalez is slinging drinks that mix Japanese ingredients with global flavors — think pisco from Peru and Mexican sotol.
The two spaces are semi-separated but feel like siblings — same DNA, different personalities. Warm wood, rich green tones and golden glints of light give both rooms a luxe, low-key glow. It’s all designed so you can finish dinner, stand up and feel like you're heading somewhere new — even though you’re just steps away.
What to Order:
Tostada
The omakase lineup pulls no punches. Think: a crisp tostada stacked with market fish, oroshi and bright herbs.
Oyster
Then there’s the oyster, upgraded with a glossy layer of tosazu gel, a pop of Asian pear and just enough preserved lemon and horseradish to keep things interesting.
Cabbage
Even the greens show up dressed to impress: grilled cabbage gets cozy with korobuta pork crumble, chive aioli, ribbons of lardo and a crown of pea tendrils.
Rice & Nori
At the bar, go for the Rice & Nori, made with seaweed-infused Toki whisky, brown rice syrup and house orange bitters — bonus points if you top it with fried nori and caviar.
High Frequency
Or sip on the High Frequency, a zesty mix of pisco, shiso, lemon cordial, snap pea syrup, pineapple and grape. It’s basically a garden party in a glass.
What to Wear:
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Hit It Off Midi Slip
So stunning and sultry, this super flattering slip is featured in a bias-cut style with lace-adorned V-neckline, criss-cross back straps, and side slit at bottom for the perfect finishing touch.
Sanctuary Open-Knit Cardigan Sweater
This cotton cardi is perfect for cool nights and hot dates.
Cult Gaia Paloma Clutch
The Paloma Clutch takes art just as serious as fashion.
Anthropologie Sunburst Squiggle Post Earrings
Bring the drama in these abstract gold posts — equal parts sunshine and sass.
Badgley Mischka Darlyn Ankle-Tie Heels
Serve aisle-to-afterparty glam in these ankle-tie heels with a satin finish and sky-high elegance — bridal or not, they're your plus-one to every RSVP.
