Next we went to Spuyten Duyvil (“spitting devil” in Dutch), a bar across the street. It's actually owned by the same people as Fette Sau. The bar's known for its beers, but we ordered some German wine. Refreshing, $5/glass, with liberal pours from the bartender! We sat in the bar’s large backyard (pretty trees and ivy-covered brick walls). Between the greenery and the cheap drink prices, I felt like I’d been transported out of NYC!

Stepped next door to see Blip Blip Bleep and Seems So Bright at Luna Lounge.

Walking back to the L train, we came across a new bar Oulu. The owner's from Finland, and you definitely get the Scandinavian vibe from the decor (lots and lots of wood). The bar wasn’t too crowded, probably because it’s located on a quieter side street and last weekend was only its 2nd weekend being open. But it was nice to stop in for a drink and check out the design.

Live greenery on the exterior wall of Oulu.