Daughter

In a crowded field of bars that specialize in natural wines, Daughter stands out for its laid-back, unpretentious atmosphere and relatively affordable bottles—they’re all $60, and all glasses are $13. If casual wine bars are your thing, note that this Crown Heights cafe is so casual that it actually has cement bleachers instead of regular tables and chairs inside. During the day, they sell coffee and pastries, but at night they serve unique small plates, and we especially like the cold roasted lamb with cucumbers and fresh horseradish, and the muffaletta-like mortadella sandwich on filone from Saraghina’s bakery. If the Daft Punk-adjacent music and the Flintstones bleachers aren’t appealing, grab one of the many sidewalk tables set up under a big tree outside.

photo credit: Kenny Yang