This trendy speakeasy is located below the lobby of the Z Hotel in Long Island City hidden behind a vending machine. The dim lit room with tall ceilings, chandeliers, and mural artwork is spacious and modern with a bumping 2000's R&B playlist to set the mood on a Saturday night. The Latin Caribbean fusion menu consists of small bites such as the ropa vieja croquettes with a red wine demi glaze perfect for a late night craving. Their cocktails are strong and tasty with premium liquor. The 50 Cent Scoop features Branson cognac with a strawberry purée mixed with champagne. The Newsroom closes at 11 PM but the Lost in Paradise rooftop is located in the same hotel and is open until 4 AM if you want to continue the party. read more

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A speakeasy-style restaurant in the heart of LIC. I came here after seeing good things on social media, especially about the entertainment--there were videos of an aerialist dancer spinning effortlessly from a ring above the bar mid-set. Unfortunately, there was none of that on a Friday night. It also wasn't busy at all. The music was very loud, the space was extremely dark, and the overall vibe didn't match the hype. I ordered appetizers and entrées, but everything came out at the same time. The timing definitely needs improvement--by the time I got to my entrée, it was cold, and I felt rushed trying to eat everything at once. The drinks were good, and most of the food was good as well, but I would skip the lamb chops--they were dry and lacked flavor. Overall, some potential here, but the experience fell short of expectations. read more

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Went to The Newsroom on a Saturday night and the vibes were absolutely on point. The space was buzzing without feeling overcrowded, the music was right, and the energy felt fun, social, and lively. It's the kind of place that works for a night out with friends, a date, or even a small celebration. What really stood out was the presentation. Every dish and drink was brought out with intention and creativity. You can tell they care about how the experience feels, not just how the food tastes. It made the night feel elevated without being pretentious, which a lot of reviews online also point out. Food-wise, everything delivered. The jerk chicken egg rolls were a standout. They were actually real egg rolls, crispy and well-structured, not soggy or overstuffed like you get at places that try too hard and miss the mark. They had a nice kick of heat but were still balanced and enjoyable. We also had the guacamole with shrimp, which was lightly fried and really well done. The shrimp added great texture and flavor without overpowering the guac. The sea bass came out whole, which was impressive on its own, but we asked if it could be cut in half so we could share and the staff handled it perfectly. It was cooked beautifully and ended up being one of the highlights of the meal. Presentation again was spot on, and it tasted just as good as it looked. Drinks were solid across the board. Based on both my experience and what others have mentioned in reviews, I'd recommend sticking to the cocktails as they're listed on the menu. They're clearly well thought out and balanced. Trying to modify or reinvent them doesn't really add anything, since the menu drinks already do what they're supposed to do. Overall, The Newsroom lives up to the hype it gets online. Great vibes, creative presentation, strong food execution, and a cocktail menu that works best when you trust it. Definitely a spot worth returning to, especially on a weekend night when the energy is high. read more

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Came here for my boyfriend's birthday. There was a review here that echoes my sentiment exactly. Surprised how highly rated this place is for a very below average experience. Right off the bat, you can't open the door the speakeasy yourself, you need to be escorted in which takes away a ton of the fun of going. There are pictures posted (by the venue) of aerialists and people having a fun time. However, we came at on a Saturday at 7pm and the place was deserted. There was no aerialist and there were no people having a fun time. There was a man sleeping on a couch by the bathroom. The servers were friendly, but that is not going to make up for the weird vibes this place is giving off. The music was SO loud so even though it was empty, we could barely hear each other. We tried the DIY empanadas but weren't given an explanation of what it was. Basically there are fully cooked empanada shells and a bowl of meat. I'm not sure how you were supposed to stuff the shells and have it stay an empanada but for $24 I feel like this was a rip off. I got the branzino. The presentation was nice, the fish was in a circle, but that also made it extremely difficult to eat. Because the rice was in the middle of the fish, the bones of the fish kept going into the rice. Additionally, the fish was a bit bland and lacking in flavor. We also got the sliders, which were interesting with the pineapple. Overall, would definitely not recommend coming here. It is overpriced for an empty experience. read more

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We found this place by accident trying ti find a rooftop bar. So Glad we found this underground speakeasy instead. female DJ was amazing! And the vibe was chic and sexy. Drinks were great! Will definitely be back read more

The Newsroom - Latin American Near Me - New York, New York

Celebrate ! Came here to celebrate my birthday. The process was a bit tedious to get a reservation for 8 or more . They should create a better process. Upon arrival I noticed the table we were assigned was in the far back corner of the restaurant. My guests and I couldn't see the stage or the aerial dancer. That was a big part of why I attended that night and was not pleased. When asked if I could find a better seating area, was told no there was no other table to accommodate. However, there was space to switch seating up. There is no reason why everyone shouldn't be able to see the performances. If that is the case, they should limit the people there or position things differently for all. The waiter was great and made up for the lack of good seating. Attentive and gave us an extra bottle of champagne because several dishes came late. The food was good. Tried the empanadas, all flavors and they were fine. Came deconstructed. The half chicken was great as well. Moist and the peanut butter sauce surprised me. The taquitos were really tacos and needed flavor. The slider were good as well. The drinks were the star. Nicely presented and tasty. Aside from seating. They celebrated my birthday nicely. I'd go back to actually be able to see the show. read more

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The Newsroom is a very unique dining experience. I imagined that the entrance was from the street but you have to go into the building lobby to see the vending machine entrance area below. A hostess greeted us in the lobby and another hostess downstairs escorted us into the restaurant and seated us. I went on a Thursday night for jazz. It was really decent jazz, although the drummer just had a snare drum and not a whole drum kit for whatever reason. We had the cheese board and meat board and a bottle of wine. It was beautifully presented. The server was very gracious and attentive and it was a lovely evening. Chocolate cake was really delicious too. There's a time limit for your visit but we didn't get rushed out at the end. It might depend on how many other reservations they have that particular night. Highly recommended! I'd love to go back on a weekend for the aerial show. read more

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I came to The Newsroom last Saturday to celebrate a friend's birthday and, unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype. I had high expectations going in, but left feeling disappointed. The service was underwhelming; slow and not very attentive. We had to put in our orders multiple times as they kept forgetting what we ordered. On top of that, several of the food items, like the taquitos and empanadas, were nothing like what was described on the menu. It felt misleading and took away from the overall experience. Definitely not what I was hoping for. I will say in terms of the ambiance, it's a dark and intimate setting, that would be good for a date night. I think the service would probably be better for a couple, as we were a larger group of about 8 people. Our table also had an obstructed view so we were not able to see the "burlesque" performer, so I'm willing to come back and give Newsroom another shot. Also their drinks, when they finally arrived to our table, were very tasty. read more

Came here for my friend bday What a great experience First off the entrance is such an amazing surprise, especially to someone who don't have any IDEA of the location The staff are very kind and friendly. The location is very intimate and cozy Giving a grown jazz/ modern soft music There are performances throughout the night, dancers and singers giving such a relaxing vibe. The FOOD was okay We ordered vegan empanadas Now these empanadas come empty inside and you have to stuff them ourself ( a 50/50 experience lol ) My friends didn't really like the food , not enough ( FLAVOR) But the waiter (Alberto ) was nice enough to add a side of guacamole and PicodeGallo for some extra flavor So we can't even complain lol He even gave us free shots for my friend bday. Also the price is good Love this experience read more

I really appreciate a hidden bar. I was visiting Long Island City when I stumble across this location. The cocktails were great and the DJ really set the mood. Great for a visit either solo, date night, or with friends! read more

Went for a Saturday date night and loved the experience. There was a aerialist and talent singer performing and the service from Alberto was stellar. Started with the Latin dips and then had a delicious salad and shared the filet mignon tips. Our drinks were wonderful as well. It was such a fun night out in LIC. read more

The Newsroom - Latin American Near Me - New York, New York

Confirmed reservation through Resy for 7:30pm tonight. Received both a confirmation message and a reminder shortly before the reservation. I arrived at the restaurant in the rain and the place was completely closed. The woman in the lobby told me I wasn't the only one and was able to see my reservation in their system. That means the restaurant knew there were active reservations but still didn't notify anyone that they were closed. No call. No message. Nothing. For a place charging $50-$100 per person, that level of disorganization is unacceptable. If you're going to close for the night, at least cancel the reservations you confirmed and warned people about 30 minutes earlier. Wasted trip and extremely poor customer management. read more

Food: Ordered the Paella + Hangar steak with Truffle fries. Fries were fried and seasoned to perfection. Paella was very tasty. Loaded with shrimp and small bits of seafood. Cocktails were delicious. Service: Good service. People come often to wipe up your table. You only get 1:30 hour to eat. So kinda seemed like they were rushing you out in time. Ambiance: Cool, dimly lit jazz bar on Thursday nights, My ONLY note is to change your tap water cause it tasted a little funky... read more

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I have been meaning to try this speakeasy in LIC. Behind the vending machine is a very vibey cocktail lounge with tasty bites. There's always live music and sometimes aerial performances read more

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Very cool speakeasy style restaurant/burlesque (every Thursday around 8:30PM) that you enter through the former "Z Hotel" in a secluded portion of LIC. Was a bit apprehensive of the food quality given the restaurant's focus on "Instagram vibes" but was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and level of service. Similar to other reviews, we stuck to the 'safe' classics such as the empanadas and grilled octopus with bone marrow and went for a lighter side of salad to pair the richness of the marrow. We also got the paella (not pictured) which was fine, but nothing special. The empanadas come with both chicken and short rib sides that you use to complete your empanadas (4 per order). I think they could have expanded to 6 given the amount of meat they included and thought the presentation was a bit gimmicky. Service was friendly and attentive although the automatic 20% gratuity left a bit of a sour taste in my mouth. This makes sense during their burlesque shows or other performances but for a regular dinner seemed a bit on the nose. Overall, if you're in LIC and looking for a unique date or dining experience I'd recommend. read more

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Overall: HIGHLY recommend this place for any celebration or just a date. Great entertainment, food, and music. Food: the plates are small to medium size and are tapas style so they are meant to be shared. We ordered 3 rounds of empanadas (vegan, beef, chicken), paella, grilled octopus, duck, truffle fries, and the dessert flight. We also go a variety of drinks. The food was so fun. It was all kind of deconstructed. The duck was by far my favorite. It was so delicate and flavorful and paired so well with the rice (risotto?). The second fave was the octopus- it was tiny pieces on bone marrow. And you got handmade tortillas to use for tacos. The dessert flight included tres leches, flan, and molten lava chocolate cake - all phenomenal. Service: our waiters were amazing. Serving us, checking in, cleaning our table in between. Super professional and fun. It was my friend's birthday and the DJ came over to ask her name and music recs and then he sang happy birthday to her (and the other bday folks). Venue: chic and classic. It's dark and intimate with fun lights (but not crazy overwhelming lights). They had an acrobat dancing around a circle dangling from the ceiling to slow remixes of pop hits. Top notch place. Cannot be beat! read more

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The food was absolutely delicious. We had the salad, cauliflower, jerk chicken, lamb chops, and rope vieja. Everything was well seasoned but not overly salty and cooked to perfection. Jesus was super attentive and everything was delivered quickly. No one hovered but they always stopped by just in time. The music was everything! It ranged from Ja Rule to Lauryn Hill. Hug after hit. This hidden gem was well worth the trek. read more

Santiago provided exceptional service throughout the night, ensuring a memorable dining experience. The entertainment was top-notch, enhancing the ambiance with great performances. The food was delivered promptly, hot, and delicious, presented beautifully. I highly recommend visiting also the clean bathrooms added to the overall posit experience. Charles i believe who is the manager was excellent as well read more

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I have been ranting and raving about this place since Wednesday. We came here for Valentine's Day & I was so impressed by their pre-fix menu. $89 a pop with a complimentary bottle of red or white wine but the food was wonderful! We had the mango shrimp guacamole & surf n turf taquitos as apps. My bf had the chicken for his entree and I had the duck over pork fried rice. Just blown away by how good it all was and the portions were perfect. Plating was beautiful. The dessert was also yummy and a great way to end the hearty meal. Small portions are the way to go for a decadent chocolate cake and the heart-shaped passion fruit tres leches cake was refreshing. The music in the restaurant was just the right volume and a collection of familiar songs remixed in a chill rendition. Absolutely loved it - as well as the hot girl in lingerie twirling about from the ceiling. The decor and art was also an awesome vibe. They even took complimentary pictures in the lounge area in front of the cool Coca Cola entrance. Overall, I would come back here in a heartbeat! So excited to try other things on the menu as well as their cocktails. I was beyond satisfied with the service, vibe, music and food. :) read more

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Friday 7:30pm Instagram did a fantastic job marketing this place as it convinced me to take a trip to LIC ( just across the river ) . I was excited to check out the new speakeasy bar ( I'm into speakeasy's - Angel's share , employees only , back room etc ). We got there a tad early so we decided to have a drink at the rooftop and marvel at the nyc skyline view ( will post a separate review for the experience ). I like the concept and the decor . When you walk in , you're taken into a sexy place that has a burlesque vibe. Our table was perfectly situated with great views of the main floor , bar and stage where we got to enjoy the various performances for the evening . As this is a speakeasy bar , drinks should be the highlight but we decided to opt for a bottle of wine and my friend had a glass of cocktail which she enjoyed . Now the food. While I enjoy the food presentations , the taste was a bit lacking for me . Everything looked better than they tasted . Ropa vieja ( the beef could have been slightly more tender ), the fried fish ( the rice served with it should be cooked differently or consider serving another side dish , the sauce - too sweet ) , the empanadas were good ( the presentation was on point ), the bone marrow and octopus was my fave. We decided not to have dessert as none of them sounded particularly interesting. The service was superb , it's friendly and quick ( too quick at times for my taste but I get it , they allocate 1 45 minutes for the table but luckily the place wasn't super packed yet so we got away staying a tad longer ). The place has only been open for a few months . The concept is there but needs some tweaking . I couldn't put my finger on it but the experience didn't feel natural ( trying a bit hard ). If this place was in nyc or Williamsburg etc , it would have the natural coolness factor . Maybe it'll get there with growing popularity and enticing a more diverse crowd from different boroughs . I would come back if this place was more of a bar ( like employees only ) with less seating. Maybe focus on making amazing drinks made by mixologists ? read more

The restaurant looks nothing like it does online. The bathroom was dirty and smelled awful, the music was incredibly loud, the food was not great, and although I booked for the "experience" there was none. The show never happened and I was there from 7:30 to 10pm. Finally, there was an extra $1400 charge on my bill that they eventually removed once I pointed it out, as well as a charge for an entree we did not order. I would not recommend. read more

Everything was amazing can't wait to go again. 10/10 had a great time and love the ambiance.

This place is amazing! We stuffed our own empanadas and split the sliders - everything was delicious! Loved the bacon in the sliders! Best food I've had in a long time! Service was spot on - shout out to Mia who was sweet and attentive! She provided lots of info and always with a smile. The guy wiping our tables and removing our food was awesome, he was on top of his game. The ambiance is what we'd expect from a speakeasy but even better! Dark, with lots of chandeliers, and the entertainment was amazing! Such a great spot in LIC! Would love to see more cool places like this! read more

The Newsroom - Empanadas! - Latin American Near Me - New York, New York

What a dope place. I really enjoy the food & atmosphere. This is a grown and sexy place for sure. The service was outstanding.. waitress was on point and so were the helpers. Our table was clean up right after every course, water glass was always full.. the hidden entry was pretty cool and fun. The live music is a nice touch.. the only con for me was the dim lights, not that I didn't like it but it was so dim I couldn't see my food well, but maybe I had less light than other tables that may have been right under their beautiful chandeliers around the room. read more

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I went for a date night with my wife and we had a great time the food was great , the drinks were amazing. The ambiance, service and DJ was off the chain. I will be going back. read more

Amazing time. Came here for my birthday dinner. The food was really good. Jazz night which was really nice to listen to the music. Our waiter was very attentive and made sure we had our drinks and it didn't take long for our meals to come out. If your able to secure booking, I would recommend "The Newsroom" read more

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Brought my daughter here while I was visiting NYC, having already been in for dinner solo and found it delicious. She and I were seated in the middle of the room and that was a good location for a less noisy meal. We both had entrees that we found delicious and the presentation of the food is very nice. The service was efficient and error-free. read more

Speakeasy vibes with mediocre food. There's way too much hype for this place! Sadly makes me think social media influencers are being paid for reviews. Food is okay-- some dishes were lacking flavor despite excellent presentation and creativity behind the dish. Needs a longer cocktail menu esp for a speakeasy. Also gets kind of loud -- can't hear the servers describe the dishes. A random performance occurred in the middle of the room-- performer was talented for sure! Just grossed out by all the old men standing up mid plate to gawk and take pictures/videos. Kinda made me lose my appetite read more

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Celebrated my daughters 25th bday here this past Saturday! Every single thing was Amazing! Ambiance! Food! Staff! Cocktails! Dj! The jerk chicken!!!! The staff was perfection! read more

Went for a birthday and received service from Alberto who was a very attentive and sweet member of the staff and made the night extra special for us. Vibes were great and highly recommend getting the oxtail empanadas!! read more

Cute speakeasy with great food and an aerial performance! Great service, great food and atmosphere. Our waitress was very attentive and offered some really good suggestions. For cocktails we got their special Old Fashioned and an off the menu Mango cocktail. Both drinks were good. For appetizers we got the deconstructed empanadas with chicken which was a cute fun concept. We also got the Frisée Salad as an appetizer and it was better than expected, would definitely order again. For entrees we went with the recommended Grilled Lamb Chops which had a goat cheese gratin topping and served with mashed potatoes. The lamb was great, didn't care as much for the sweet potatoes. Also recommended was the Drunken Duck Breast. This was really good! I don't eat duck much, but really enjoyed this dish. read more

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First let me tell ya our server Omar was on point!! Best service we've ever had!!! He knew every drink every plate gave us the best recommendations! The ambiance was sexy smooth great date night! Live performance. Onto the drinks and food. The octopus and bone marrow with fresh tortillas on the side was fantastic, ropa vieja fritters with guava sauce good!!! The desserts we got the three tier lava cake, coconut flan and a strawberry cheesecake one dessert was better than then next and all were delicious! I've already been recommending this place to all our friends!! read more

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- awesome speakeasy - don't make the mistake of going upstairs in the hotel, go downstairs - the host will lead you behind a coke machine - behind that machine is magic and wonderment - free welcome drink upon entry (whatever you choose) - the owner Charles is really nice and wants you to have a great time - cool burlesque show - I liked the acoustic versions of pop music - mouqueca was good - great drinks - steak tacos were alright - food is made to share prices might seem expensive, but they're for two+ people - empty on a Friday night - they close around midnight - great for dates, celebrations, meetups, or relaxing and enjoying the ambiance read more

newsroomny is LIC's Best-Kept secret! Tucked behind the inconspicuous Coke vending machine, This speakeasy serves Latin European dishes in a romantically lit space. They open only Friday and Saturday, whether you are here for a date night or a celebration with friends @newsroomny gives magnificent vibe that lingers in our memory. They host Live aerial performances which elevating the evening with mesmerizing entertainment. Exceptional food, delightful drinks and unparalleled service. Highly recommended!! read more

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This was my first time going to the speakeasy in LIC! I went on a Thursday night where they had live jazz music. The ambiance and service were great. The music manager, Charles, introduced himself personally and ensured our table had a great experience. Also, shoutout to the waiter, Santiago, for giving great cocktail and food recommendations. The Daily Berrie is a refreshing drink if you enjoy sweet cocktails. In terms of food, the empanadas and NR Latin Paella were very flavorful and gorgeously presented. I definitely will come back here again! read more

The Newsroom - NR Latin Paella - Latin American Near Me - New York, New York

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Klaudia was so attentive and friendly. We stopped in for a few drinks before another event that we were going to and had such a lovely time! Will definitely return read more

The Newsroom - Latin American Near Me - New York, New York

Surprised to see this rated so highly as the food was mediocre and even on a Friday night when we went it was QUIET. Cool concept but needs development. The entertainment was disjointed. read more

There is lot of buzz that this is the new speak easy "Hot" spot. So 6 of us went for dinner. We expected a cool vibe and good cocktails but we were blown away ..Food was amazing, service was top notch ..our server Omar is a real Pro. The venue is Amazing. There was live entertainment, dancers and singers. The best dishes was the Hanger steak , Branzino, seafood Paella, pizza and octopus. It's a very well managed operation, they created quite an experience for us. I really can't say nothing good things. You earned the 5 Stars read more

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Tried the guacamole and paella, both of which were really good. Our drinks, the Paloma and the Interview, were really well made as well. The interview is smokey with coconut milk and the paloma was spicy There was live music on a Friday night and the performer was very talented Mia, our server, was so sweet and attentive! read more

It's okay. They have live music, which is cool. The layout feels like a cafeteria. The staff are a little too present, where you feel like it is more about them than you. The food is not very good. I don't get why they didn't invest more in making it feel like a welcoming comfortable cocktail bar. I'd maybe go back in like a year to see if things changed. read more