The Colonie team, comprised of Tamer Hamawi, Emelie Kihlstrom and Elise Rosenberg, takes root on a tree-lined block of Atlantic Avenue, two blocks from the East River, perched on the edge of Brooklyn Heights. Drawing inspiration from the history and beauty of the surrounding historic neighborhoods, Colonie strives to support the New York food community by using as many local purveyors as possible, while providing the locals and neighbors with a comfortable, inviting spot to drink and dine.
The idea for Colonie was born from the desire to propel the Brooklyn Heights dining scene to meet the level of excellence experienced by other Brooklyn neighborhoods. From Williamsburg to Park Slope to Fort Greene to Ditmas Park, the borough abounds with exciting restaurants and bars, while beautiful Brooklyn Heights is better known for its charming streetscapes and incredible city views than it is for its culinary options, which are quite limited. Colonie offers the neighborhood an affordable, approachable, delicious answer to its dining needs.
The owners Emelie, Elise and Tamer are thrilled to bring their passions for food, wine and hospitality to this project. All first-time restaurant owners, the three met in 2004 as part of the management team at PUBLIC and have worked seamlessly together for many years, both at PUBLIC & The Monday Room and their sister establishments Double Crown & Madam Geneva.
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Chef Brad McDonald
Soon after receiving a Bachelor of Arts in literature, Chef Brad McDonald headed off to France to become a student once again, this time in the kitchen instead of the classroom. He became a stagier in a Michelin-starred Alsatian restaurant, beginning a series of classic kitchen-based learning opportunities that took him from the Deep South to France, New York City, Denmark and back again.
A chef with Continental sensibility and a dash of Southern accent, Brad was born and raised in Mississippi. He has honed a creative cooking style that combines a respect for regional food ways with a passion for sourcing the best and freshest local and seasonal ingredients. Having worked in some of the most acclaimed restaurants in the world, including Alain Ducasse at the Essex House, Per Se, and Noma, he has mastered both time-honored techniques and cutting edge innovations.
Hours
Monday-Thursday: 6-10:30pm {Bar open until 12:00am}
Friday: 6-11:30pm {Bar open until 1:00am}
Saturday: 5-11:30pm {Bar open until 1:00am}
Sunday: 5-10:30pm {Bar open until 12:00am}
Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 3pm
We serve a snack menu on weekends from 3pm to 5pm
Location
127 Atlantic Ave Brooklyn, NY 11201 {Google Map}
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