Brooklyn Cocktails and Backyard Dining at Westwood

At Westwood, the bartender grows mint for the cocktails, a garden connection behind your drink. This Brooklyn neighborhood spot pairs its pours with Mexican inspired bites, including guacamole and Brussels sprouts. Dinner is served daily, making room for a meal alongside a round rather than stopping at drinks alone. Summer brings open garage doors at the front, letting breezes into the hangout. In winter, the focus shifts to the cozy interior. The backyard patio adds an outdoor option, a change of setting for a catch up over food. Find Westwood at 1715 Foster Avenue in Brooklyn, near the Newkirk Plaza station and west of Midwood. Hours run Monday through Wednesday from 4 PM to 10 PM, Thursday from 4 PM to 11 PM, Friday and Saturday from half past three PM to 11 PM, and Sunday from noon to 10 PM.