We’re kicking off this week with a new column combining the playlists from our music section with features on some of our favorite community members: bartenders! Always patient and usually kind, they’re the ones curating your dining or drinking experience, whether it’s a weekday brunch or saturday night out. This week we’ve got an interview and Spotify playlist from Laura Regan, bartender at Bushwick’s 983 (Formerly Life Café). On her playlist are many gems, including Brian Jonestown Massacre, Sonic Youth, Portishead,Frank Ocean and a lil TLC!
983 is a cozy establishment-one of our faves in the neighborhood- featuring American bistro food with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options a’plenty. They have a broad drink menu, some sweet happy hours and drink specials, movie nights, and they also have a delicious brunch.
Meet Laura! Laura uses the airwaves during her shifts to find playlists that play to the moods of her staff, the type of day, and the customers at the restaurant. “Different shifts require different moods, I generally try to pick something that fits everyone’s tastes” she says. Laura’s Playlist includes song for a little bit of everything type of shift, including top picks for a Friday night, Monday night, and of course, Brunch.
