TLDR
A Bed-Stuy bookstore & wine bar with a great backyard. Hosts community events & occasional food pop-ups.
Tiffany Yannetta reviews Dear Friend Books, a Bed-Stuy bookstore offering wine and community events but no food, perfect for those seeking a relaxed atmosphere.
Details
Dear Friend Books is a distinctive Bed-Stuy establishment that blends a bookstore with a wine bar, offering a relaxed atmosphere for patrons to enjoy wine and community events. While it doesn't serve food, it occasionally hosts pop-ups, such as a cannoli event featuring unique Sicilian-inspired flavors [1]. The venue also provides a pleasant backyard patio, making it a versatile spot for both quiet enjoyment and social gatherings.
Food Overview
Dear Friend Books is primarily a bookstore and wine bar and does not serve food, though it has hosted pop-up events. One such event featured Sicilian-inspired cannoli, including saffron, mulberry, and pistachio flavors, with options filled to order [1].
Highlights / Recommended
"The restaurant has featured Sicilian-inspired cannoli, including saffron, mulberry, and pistachio flavors, which were available for order at a pop-up event [1]."
Caveats
The establishment does not serve food, and patrons are advised to dine elsewhere.
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From post: Bed Stuy Cannoli Popup On Saturday 627 11am To 4pm
"A user commented positively on the appearance of the baked goods shown on the author's Instagram."
PositiveFrom post: Bed Stuy Cannoli Popup On Saturday 627 11am To 4pm
"A user simply responded with "va bene" (Italian for "all good" or "okay")."
NeutralFrom post: Bed Stuy Cannoli Popup On Saturday 627 11am To 4pm
"The author provided their Instagram handle (@samanthagunkel) for users to view reference pictures of the cannoli, as they could not directly attach photos."
NeutralFrom post: Bed Stuy Cannoli Popup On Saturday 627 11am To 4pm
"The cannoli will indeed be filled to order at the pop-up event."
PositiveFrom post: Bed Stuy Cannoli Popup On Saturday 627 11am To 4pm
"A user expressed interest in seeing pictures of the cannoli."
NeutralFrom post: Bed Stuy Cannoli Popup On Saturday 627 11am To 4pm
"A user inquired if the cannoli would be filled to order at the pop-up event."
NeutralFrom post: Bed Stuy Cannoli Popup On Saturday 627 11am To 4pm
"The author is hosting a pop-up event at Dear Friend Books featuring flavored cannoli inspired by travels to Sicily. The event is on Saturday, June 27th from 11 am to 4 pm, with each cannoli costing $5."
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