Who:   The artsy crowd of Williamsburg, getting some work done or just people watching from one of the many couches. byRajiv S.
What:   Once an industrial space, this high-ceilinged room now feels more like a social club, with its creamy wainscoting, low lighting, and small tables clustered around a central bar. By day, the neighborhood freelance brigade settles in with laptops and books; at night, twentysomethings slide into the benches to share stories and plates of slightly old-fashioned comfort food. byRajiv S.
Why:   With over 75 kinds of teas, premium coffee, and cutting edge cuisine, do you really need another reason? byRajiv S.