A new all-day cafe and wine bar is seeking to offer something new to Two Bridges. Tinto is slated to open later this fall in a 900-square-foot space at 41 Monroe Street. Co-owner Hanna Brown told What Now New York that they are hoping to soft open in November.
With the concept, Brown hopes to fill a void in the community for a European-style cafe.
“I feel like New York doesn’t have enough of that, especially in Manhattan,” Brown said. “There are very few cafes where you can go and sit there all day. You can get a bottle of wine, lunch, the perfect latte, great food — it really is just a good, quality neighborhood spot. That kind of cafe culture is hard to find in New York — everything is really small, rent is really high and it’s hard to get the right space and energy for that.”
While the concept will draw on European roots, Tinto will also feature heavy influence from South American culture. The spot will be reminiscent of modern cafes found in major South American cities like Lima and Bogotá, featuring a design that emphasizes raw, earthy materials like stone, wood and brick. The space will offer a warm, open atmosphere, created by large windows, high ceilings, plenty of greenery and color blocking.
“We really wanted to bring that homey feel to everybody while still being modern and contemporary,” Brown said.
The menu will focus largely on South American-inspired flavors, featuring coffee, bread and pastries like arepas, and sandwiches, salads and plates that use South American-inspired techniques and flavors. Once their liquor license comes through (the team just filed paperwork with the community board this month), they plan to add a nighttime menu with small bites and a beverage program featuring an extensive wine list and cocktails.
Brown is not new to the bar scene in New York. She has experience working at other creativity-driven spots, such as cocktail bar Pouring Ribbons. She hopes to embed that same creativity and hospitality into Tinto’s concept.
“We’re excited to bring something unique to the area,” Brown said. “We’re excited to bring warmth and hospitality to the space. It’s very made with love and meant for the neighborhood.”
