The East Village isn’t the only place to get an artisanal cocktail these days. Brooklyn is rich in classy cocktail hybrids as well. Clover Club’s Prohibition Era brand of decor and drinks are nod to the old school - it was named after an influential group of Philadelphia journalists who used to gather to booze, chow, and hang in the late 1800′s. Imagine if we were around back then? We would have been rocking incredible mustaches, wearing suspenders, and reviewing restaurants on our typewriters. Did they have those back then? Known for their tremendous drinks, the Clover Club’s food also deserves some recognition. The menu is full of well-executed snacks to pair with your cocktails, and there are plenty of options for a full meal too. The place is a perfect candidate for Late Night Eats (the kitchen is open until 3am on weekends and 1am Sun-Thurs), but it’s also a popular destination for brunch. Unlike many of the fancy cocktail dens in NYC, entry into this fine establishment is never a hassle. It’s a big enough space to allow for standing room only, and there always seems to be a table open, or a short wait for one at worst. We’ve always enjoyed our times at Clover Club over the years. It’s been a go-to post-dinner destination for all Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill meals, and it should be one of yours as well.