By day, a quick glance through the double-height windows of New York bakery L’Appartement 4F will reveal a glass counter stacked with freshly baked pastries; still-warm baguettes piled on the marble shelf to the right. By night, you’ll see the space transform into L’Apéro: the croissants and coffee swapped for pillowy fresh sourdough, small plates and natural wine. But no matter what time of day you choose to visit, you’ll likely encounter a queue snaking through the doors and down the block. Especially if you passed by the crowd lined up outside last week. While the baked goods were certainly a draw, our readers were really there for the start of a memorable Service95 evening.
Yes, we brought together 40 members of our New York community to our favourite Brooklyn Heights spot for an evening of drinks, snacks and great conversation. (You might have seen the invitation in our weekly newsletter – keep an eye out for more of those, FYI) There was also a tarot reader on hand for anyone who fancied a reading, plus we had piles of Dua’s Monthly Reads for guests to browse through and take home. And of course, the conversation was flowing – we swapped recommendations for everything from what to read next to our favourite New York restaurants. And, for those who couldn’t make it, don’t worry – we’ve gathered our community’s top recommendations for you right here...
For coffee or a day date, try...Cafe Regular (Park Slope), Anaïs (Greenpoint), Silence Please (Lower East Side), Thea (Fort Greene), Eavesdrop (Greenpoint)
For dinner and drinks, head to...Mokyo (East Village), Place des Fêtes (Clinton Hill), Birds of a Feather (Williamsburg), Sailor (Fort Greene), Pitt’s (Red Hook)
For a night out, visit... Studio 151 (East Village), Night Moves (Brooklyn), Pearl Box (Greenpoint), Theodora (Fort Greene), Sakagura (Midtown East)
The Books To Add To Your Reading List, As Recommended by Service95 Readers
The Snakehead by Patrick Radden Keefe
Homebodies by Tembe Denton-Hurst
Maybe You Should Talk To Someone by Lori Gottlieb
The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
Indeed, tips were shared, friends were made (we saw you setting up those WhatsApp groups!) and we’re taking the feedback on board to host more events across our communities in the future. To top off the evening, guests walked away with a Service95 goody bag, overflowing with these curated treats – because who doesn’t love a little something extra to take home?
Big Night cocktail picks – The perfect garnish for your at-home martinis.
YSL Beauty Libre perfume – A cute mini atomiser, for a quick spritz when you’re on-the-go.
TRIP CBD-infused drink – This lightly sparkling soda offers a hydration hit with added CBD benefits.
YSL Beauty Loveshine lipstick – A balm-lipstick hybrid to always keep on you for quick touch-ups.
A really great read – We included a copy of either Grief Is The Thing With Feathers (Dua’s Book Club pick for April 2025) or Pachinko (one of Dua’s 2023 Monthly Reads) – both guaranteed to keep you hooked.
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