Torch & Crown

This Manhattan production brewery opened in October 2020, smack-dab in the middle of the pandemic—and it was perfect timing, considering how much we all needed a freakin’ drink. From a brisk business selling their to-go cans curbside, Torch & Crown is now a full-fledged neighborhood hangout. With a sleek interior, full dinner menu and rotating tap list, it’s nice enough for a date but casual enough to meet a friend for a pint after a long day of Zooming.