"The bar soon became a laidback neighborhood favorite, even given its slight distance from Park Slope's busier streets (great selfie bathroom, too). Dirty Precious's ethos was simple: "We get that sometimes you want a perfectly-executed cocktail, followed by a can of beer and a shot. We get that the person pouring your glass is as important as what goes into it. Also we like you. As long as you're not a dick.""
"I visited the space one final time the week before its August shutdown and followed its final few days on social media, which witnessed an outpouring of love and sadness from regulars (a sample post: "Dirty Precious was an unbelievably special room. Often Gowanus is overlooked, but this bar was quietly one of the most consistent spots in New York for outstanding cocktail making, wonderful people and curated vibrations")."
Dirty Precious opened in March 2016 in Gowanus, Brooklyn, offering elevated cocktails and everyday drinks in a less formal space. The bar was founded by bartender Katipai Richardson-Wilson, restaurant designer Shana Sandberg and restaurateur Amy Cole. The venue cultivated a laidback neighborhood following and emphasized both expertly made cocktails and approachable service. The bar survived the COVID-19 pandemic but closed after its lease expired in August. Regulars posted strong expressions of love and sadness online. Katipai Richardson-Wilson began waiting tables at 16 in New Zealand, moved to New York in 1999, and built a career in hospitality.
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