Hello Hello and Boro Brine Collaborate for One-Night-Only Event

The Manhattan bar and Brooklyn seafood destination team up for a night of cocktails and music.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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On Monday, March 16th, Hello Hello in Manhattan and Boro Brine in Brooklyn are joining forces for a one-night-only collaboration event. The two venues will each represent one half of the evening, with Hello Hello's bright and refreshing cocktails representing the day and Boro Brine's deeper, more spirit-forward cocktails representing the night. A live DJ will provide the music throughout the event, which will take place at Boro Brine's Williamsburg location.

Why it matters

This collaboration brings together two of New York City's most innovative beverage programs, bridging the gap between Manhattan and Brooklyn. It showcases the natural progression from day to night and highlights the diverse cocktail offerings and energetic atmospheres of both establishments.

The details

The event will feature cocktails created by Hello Hello's Luis Hernandez and Boro Brine's Omar Bautista. Hello Hello, known for its daytime café roots and house-distilled coffee liqueur, will represent the day with its bright and refreshing cocktails. As the night progresses, Boro Brine will take over with deeper, more spirit-forward cocktails that mirror its moodier, late-night Williamsburg energy. A live DJ will provide music throughout the evening to keep the vibe lively.

  • The one-night-only event will take place on Monday, March 16, 2026.

The players

Hello Hello

A bar and café located in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood, offering a day-to-night experience built around great drinks, genuine hospitality, and an approachable, all-are-welcome atmosphere.

Boro Brine

A dual-concept, seafood-forward restaurant in Williamsburg, with a lively neighborhood bar and restaurant serving an a la carte menu, as well as an intimate chef's studio tasting menu experience.

Luis Hernandez

The beverage director at Hello Hello, previously worked at Seamstress NYC and created the venue's house-distilled coffee liqueur.

Omar Bautista

The beverage director at Boro Brine, previously worked at Crown Shy and Torrisi.

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What’s next

Reservations for the event can be made through Resy, and walk-ins will also be welcome.

The takeaway

This collaboration showcases the complementary strengths of two of New York City's most innovative beverage programs, blending the day-to-night energy of Manhattan and Brooklyn into one unforgettable evening.