Elegant Bushwick Avenue bar The Topaz was designed to be a classic, hardworking space that’s also luxurious: it’s the kind of bar to which one could bring a significant other and quickly start thinking of it as “our place;” and it’s bright and airy enough for a satisfying solo chill on a summer afternoon.

The thoughtful concept for this beautiful spot was the result of collaboration between two perfect strangers who became partners just two weeks after meeting, who transformed space from bike shop to bar in less than 6 months.

Owners Brandon Davey and Logan Price met while on separate lumber runs at Oriental Hardware. Price was working at Bushwick meat and beer shop, Hops and Hocks, and Davey had just broken ground on his bar. Though Price was initially hired to do a few odd jobs, the pair was delighted to realize how well they worked together, and the relationship evolved into a partnership. Davey was thrilled to see his vision for the place realized, informed by Price’s design sensibilities.