Latest news with #Palomas
Time Out
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The team behind Winona's has opened a Mexico City-inspired cocktail bar
Earlier this spring, we said farewell to Leyenda, Ivy Mix and Julie Reiner's bar in Cobble Hill. Lucky for us, an alum of the Pan-Latin bar is back, shaking up cantina-esque tipplers in Bed-Stuy. Introducing a Mexico City-inspired cocktail bar and cantina to Bed-Stuy, Dolores (397 Tompkins Avenue) opened its doors on July 2. The new bar is a joint venture from husband-and-wife Cressida Greening and Emir Dupeyron, the duo behind the beloved Crown Heights eatery, Winona's. Pulling on Dupeyron's childhood growing up in Mexico City, the resulting bar channels cantinas found in the area mixed in with art from the 1930s and 1940s. Transforming the space—which previously held the dimly lit, cocktail lounge and queer bar, Oddly Enough—the bright green exterior now houses hand-carved tables, green velvet banquettes and a walnut and marble bar. Channeling the rhythm of the city, albeit, in liquid form, the team tapped the surefire talent that is Leanne Favre. A renowned mixologist, Favre previously held the title of creative director at Cobble Hill's Clover Club and worked as creative director and head bartender at the shuttered Leyenda. As partner and beverage director of Dolores, Favre is shaking up agave-forward cocktails, including tried and true cantina staples with Margaritas on draft and Palomas with just the right amount of carbonation. Creativity continues with the Mexican Espresso Martini, a riff on the classic Carajillo cocktail, that swaps out espresso for a Mexican-made coffee rum and amaro. Meanwhile, her Midnight Cowboy martini variation comes with a spear of cotija-stuffed olives. Naturally, it wouldn't be a cantina without some food. Botana, or shared snacks, dominate the menu with Sopes con Picadillo, Chicharrónes Fritos or fried pork belly and a Pressed Seafood Aguachile with a combo of octopus, shrimp and squid. There's also a full menu of tacos to be had here, much of which take note from famous eateries found across Mexico. The Cochinita Pibil Turix with its Yucatán-style braised pork takes inspiration from El Turix taqueria in the Polanco neighborhood of Mexico City while The Lengua 'El Bosque' is an homage to the decades-old Bar El Bosque in the San Miguel Chapultepec area. But the weekends are sure to lure taco lovers of all kinds with its Tacos de Canasta deal. Translating to 'basket tacos,' the tacos are filled with various meats, covered in oil and layered in baskets to steam and stay warm. Available on Fridays and Saturdays from 11pm until sell out, this late-night bar bite will run you $2 per taco. So come the weekend, let's just say, you'll know where to find us.
Time Out
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
This heritage-listed waterfront spot in Watsons Bay is now a stunning eatery
Set within one of Australia's oldest buildings, Dunbar House in Watsons Bay dates back to the 1830s – and it sure has some stories to tell. From sheltering the lone survivor of the Dunbar shipwreck to housing a Bengal tiger when it briefly operated as a zoo, this stately home has seen it all. Now, this stunning heritage-listed structure is a newish waterfront restaurant and bar called Dunbar by Paloma's, run by father-son duo Walter and Jessi Kennard (food lovers will likely recognise Walter from the popular @eatsydney). With breezy boho interiors, wraparound verandahs and unbeatable harbour views, Dunbar by Paloma's is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner – so you can make the most of the ace location. Expect a fresh take on modern Australian fare, like freshly shucked oysters, mussels in white wine, spaghetti vongole, or a juicy scotch fillet served with chimichurri and creamy mash. Prefer to graze? Seasonal small plates may include zucchini flowers with feta, lemon and olives; and grilled prawns bathed in a fermented chilli dressing. Come Thursday nights, the vibe turns to jazz, with a live band from 7pm and a pool table ready for post-dinner fun. Upstairs, Bar Paloma's (yes, named after the grapefruit cocktail) is your go-to for watching the sunset with a sundowner in hand. If brunch is more your jam, don't miss the bottomless brunch held every second Saturday and Sunday. With three package options and price points, it's a solid option no matter your budget – enjoy a seven-course menu and your pick of Palomas, prosecco and more. Round up the gang.
