Maison Premiere, Brooklyn

Maison Premiere is rooted in the traditions and ceremony of oyster bars and absinthe cafés, where at-hand service paired with frank advice about daily shellfish and quenching wines serve as well as the recipes from old bar manuals.

Inspired by the hotel lobbies and grand restaurants of New York, Paris, and New Orleans, Maison Premiere offers guests a list of over thirty oyster varieties, all sourced through direct, established relationships with the farmers. The absinthe list features the largest selection in the United States and, in homage to the ceremony and story of the infamous spirit, Maison Premiere offers perhaps the grandest version of traditional absinthe service. Showcased in the center of the bar is a meticulously fabricated replica of the absinthe fountain located in the famed Olde Absinthe House in New Orleans.

Since opening in February of 2011, Maison Premiere has been favorably written about in myriad media and journalistic outlets. Far from just being an “industry” favorite, Maison Premiere has also long been a darling of the design community, and finds itself squarely at the intersection of fashion, film, and photography. Legendary filmmakers such as Wes Anderson and Baz Lehrman frequent Maison Premiere, and the restaurant has hosted private engagements for many actors, designers, and producers, including Jay-Z, Andy Garcia, and the design duo Roman & Williams.