Sip Some Tea and Indulge in Mexican Food in Gowanus

This innovative, artist-driven space serves as part tea shop, part event space, part rehearsal studio, part pop-up art gallery, and all charm. Stop by Mirror Tea House for a hot cup of tea, or indulge in something different, like the strawberry hot chocolate. Coffee lovers are encouraged to try the spot’s nel drip coffee. Nel drip is a Japanese form of drip coffee that produces richer flavor with milder acidity.

After enjoying a sweet tea with your…well, you know where we’re going with this…head over to farm-to-table Oaxacan-inspired Claro for a fresh take on Mexican food. While entrees such as shrimp aguachile and lobster tostada are the centerpieces, Claro also features an emphasis on mezcal with an array of cocktails highlighting this distinctive liquor.