Tea Lounge

Bars Where Your Laptop Goes Down Smooth

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 03:57:39 +0000

Ok, so it’s not a bar for most of the day. But the prize for size goes to Tea Lounge; its spaciousness makes you even more glad you don’t work in a cubicle. (In fact, the place is so big that it hosted a big-band showcase two years ago.) Full of tables, chairs and sofas of all shapes and sizes, it nails the inviting boffice ambiance.

Can a Sense of Community Be Duplicated?

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 03:44:50 +0000

What it really comes down to is tapping into Speil’s experience in opening and closing businesses. “There’s the Franchise fee,” he explained. “There are capital costs. But really, if you are going to get into the restaurant business, you need to learn how to not get screwed by a plumber, or to not spend thousands on a piece of equipment that sucks. The franchise fee is probably smaller than what you’ll spend figuring things out on your own.”

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Tea Lounge in Nylon Magazine JAPAN

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:31:33 +0000

Tea Lounge in the Wall Street Journal

admin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:48:51 +0000

“Cafe’s Modesty Is Offensive to Some”

Tea Lounge in Conde Nast Traveler

admin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:44:17 +0000

“This coffee shop is large but feels neighborly and intimate. In its warm semi-darkness, surrounded by local artwork, everyone from freelancers to toddlers and nannies seems to get along. The food is heavy on hummus and veggies (837 Union St.).”

Downbeat Magazine Highlights the Tea Lounge

admin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:52:34 +0000

“With a crowd of regulars and casual vibe, Tea Lounge has become a congenial home for the progressive big band community”

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Brooklyn Based Calls Tea Lounge The “Taj Mahal of Coffices”

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:42:42 +0000

Tea Lounge has everything. It belongs in the coffice hall of fame along with Breukelen and Outpost.

Tea Lounge named one of top 10 coffee shops in NYC

admin — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 23:22:44 +0000

“From the exterior, Tea Lounge looks like another crammed cafe. Its sheer size will slap you in the face upon entry. Imagine a funky Brooklyn living room, now multiply it by 5, add both a coffee bar, wine bar, performance stage and art gallery and you will begin to understand all that is Tea Lounge.”

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:12:39 +0000

SPECIAL EVENT!
Size Matters : The Tea Lounge Large Ensemble Series

Monday Nights in March have been turned over to JC Sanford for a BIG event. The Monday night NY jazz big band tradition stretches south to Brooklyn as five formidable large ensembles flex their creative muscles in this unique series. Each of these groups showcases the singular compositional voice of the leader and combines international influences with the Brooklyn experience.

Mon March 1 – JC Sanford Jazz Orchestra

jcsanford.com

Mon March 8 – Bill Mobley Big Band

billmobley.net

Mon March 15 – Andrew Rathbun Large Ensemble

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Mon March 22 – Frank Carlberg City Band

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Mon March 29 – Asuka Kakitani Jazz Orchestra

asukakakitani.com

Fresh Cup Magazine review

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:46:45 +0000