What they’re saying about FKA: Formerly Known As.
Ron Del Barrilito 3 Star is my ultimate green flag to see when I walk into a bar. Seeing it on a back bar is an indication that the bar program is thoughtful and intentional, while still being accessible for all.
If you grew up in the age of Blockbuster, Pac Man and Frito Pie, you’ll want to get to FKA: Formerly Known As.
Look for dollar East Coast oysters; dishes like lamb tartare, pimento cheese, Frito pies, and cheeseburgers; activities like pinball and Big Buck Hunter; and drinks like strawberry daiquiris [and] natural wines.
Baking spices, vanilla, brown sugar, and cinnamon complement the coffee’s flavors perfectly and are enhanced by the nitrogen infusion, resulting in a smooth, creamy finish.
FKA: Formerly Known As is bringing a little old-school NYC nightlife energy to the East Village.
The East Village is home to a new bar with a curious name: FKA, otherwise known as Formerly Known As.
The glory days of New York nightlife get a modern reboot at FKA: Formerly Known As, now open at 221 Second Avenue.
The space features vintage CBGB posters, ticket stubs, postcards, a 1990s Super Soaker and an original Nintendo Entertainment System, with dark wood, exposed brick, tin ceilings and multicolored lighting.
It has the feel of a neighborhood boozer with a pinball machine and a photo booth, so pop by for some drinks after work, or a few oysters and cocktails to start a night out.
The dimly lit bar with neon-lit signage spelling out “Good Clean Filth” includes nostalgic accents like displayed concert ticket stubs, an OG Nintendo system, pinball, and Big Buck Hunter.
Every day, they offer [East Coast] oysters for just $1, and it’s not the only good deal here. It’s nice to see a new spot, especially in this neighborhood, commit to more affordable prices.
The bar is described as having a “distinctly high-low philosophy,” with $6 beers, $15 cocktails, and a food menu that includes $1 oysters, hot dogs, burgers, and Frito pies, plus nostalgic bomb pops.