"Assaf Tamir had a simple idea: open a bar for the sake of music. It was a bit of a shift for him, business-wise, as he and his sister Naama dabble more in the restaurant sphere, running the long-standing Lighthouse in Williamsburg, as well as , a Mediterranean-meets-Japanese skewer concept in SoHo. But as the two hosted shows inside their Williamsburg restaurant over the years, they figured it was time to a create a space that musicians deserved."
"Soon the two began rolling with the idea, scouting locations, curating a food menu and studying noise-cancelling this and that to achieve near-perfect sound. But the n question arose: what about the drinks? This was an easy solve as Naama suggested Steve Schneider, their long-time friend who also happens to be an award-winning bartender of Employees Only fame and the West Village's , which recently received the title of best new cocktail bar in the U.S."
"Shrouded in blue, sound-dampening velour curtains, the interior of Birds already touts a sort of lived-in quality, with white banquettes that line the wall and deep blue walls pinned with retro art pieces. Yet, there are hints that you've arrived at something a step above your cool friend's living room. The raised stage houses a Fender Rhodes keyboard and a full drum set."
Assaf Tamir and his sister Naama opened Birds, a West Village listening lounge designed specifically for music. The owners adapted from restaurant experience to create a space with near-perfect acoustics, adding sound-dampening materials, a raised stage with a Fender Rhodes keyboard and full drum set, and a high-fidelity stereo and turntable behind the bar. Naama recruited award-winning bartender Steve Schneider to craft the cocktail program. The interior features deep blue walls, white banquettes, retro art, and Tom Dixon pendant lights, combining lived-in warmth with elevated design. The venue emphasizes classic music listening while remaining informal and welcoming.
Read at Time Out New York
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