Brooklyn Social of Carroll Gardens (artwork shown here) holds down the intersection of Smith and Carroll like the crux of a crucifix, the open front door allowing a clear view of the stretch of Carroll from Smith to Court. A clean sightline all the way down.

Here’s a nice example of the kind of art I’ve been doing a lot lately. Specifically, a request for someone who misses a place they love, in this case, Brooklyn Social, their local bar (and a fine one it is).

From their website:

“Brooklyn Social is the original Smith Street cocktail bar, in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn. 

“Serving up classic drinks and a vintage vibe to the discerning denizens of Carroll Gardens, Gowanus, Park Slope, Cobble Hill, and Red Hook, BK Social celebrates the history of South Brooklyn and its Italian American Roots.

“Located in the former Society Riposto, a private Sicilian Club, we opened the doors to the public in 2004, and have been a great place for cocktails, beer, and panini nightly ever since. 

“Behind a nondescript facade step into a preserved vintage club, where members only used to sip grappa, play cards, socialize.

“Many pictures of the original members, dating back to the 1920’s, still line the walls, and their antique clock still hangs above the curved deco bar, ticking away the hours till closing time.”

Brooklyn Social: 335 Smith Street at Carroll, Brooklyn NY 11231

Contact me if you’d like a custom drawing of your own favorite place, be it a cocktail bar tucked into a repurposed Sicilian gentlemen’s club or, say, Chili’s #377 in Arborland Mall.