Sunday, June 17, 2012

Habana Outpost

Habana Outpost in Fort Greene, absolutely adore this place.  Habana Outpost has a cool, multicultural, diverse, neighborhoody slightly off the grid vibe.  Wow!! This is that place you wish you had in your neighborhood where you can get a drink, an inexpensive meal, listen to some music and catch up with friends.  First of all, the place itself is adorable, painted in bright pastels and hues with a Caribbean favor.You stand in line to order your food (there is a separate line for drinks, bring your receipt to the food truck on the outside deck. Yes, a food truck...this place never stops surprising, grab a seat listen to the live dj's ecletic playlist and wait for the cooks to holler your name for pickup.  I don't think I have seen as diverse a crowd anywhere in New York.  I mean young, old, hipster, preppy, people from the neighborhood, fashionistas and toddlers running around.  It has such an unaffected and authentic community vibe.  IIt's also funky,fun and eco-friendly.The aesthetic of the outdoor space, the artistic renderings (huge colorful murals splashed against exposed bricks walls) and the egalitarian way of ordering makes for an unpretentious but still hip chill spot. And the food?   Very, very tasty. Excellent tacos, burrittos and quesadillas. but you feel equally comfortable just sipping a spiked lemonade, a mojito or grabbing a bucket of beer.  It's only open in the summer so catch the vibe soon before it's gone.