Welcome, @confidant.bk ! We sat down with co-owners Henry Goldman and Martin Borkan, part of the talented Confidant team, about how they found a new home here on Atlantic. 🍽️

Their story begins in Industry City, Confidant’s first home. In March of 2025, the team, including co-founders and co-chefs Brendan Kelley and Daniel Grossman, opened their doors there. Then, in early February 2026, Confidant took the space on 127 Atlantic Avenue to relocate the restaurant.

They always knew their next spot would stay in Brooklyn, “I actually think our entire team lives in Brooklyn! Spiritually, this is just the more fun borough to be in,” says Goldman. Confidant intends to be part of the fabric of our community, as Borkan elaborates, “We wanted to look for a neighborhood; we always felt that’s where our hearts were. I mean, we’re going to have kids that are going to be growing up with this restaurant.”

Confidant may be in a new space, but its bones, in terms of staff and decor, are the same. “We brought all of our same art. Almost all of it is from either the family heirloom or something that means something to us for a different reason,” says Goldman.

Busy as ever, Borkan smiles, “You don’t always think dreams are going to come true, but they do. You gotta hold on tight.”

Borkan breaks down the menu, “When we came here, we wanted to take a little bit more of a neighborhood approach, and pastas are just such an easy, great dish. The restaurant menu, we kept it straight, true to who we are, which is our seasonality culture.”

The bar is also not to be missed. Their lead bartender, Charlie, helped recreate their program to stand out. Their skilled pastry chef, Mariah Neston is the brains behind the dough top of the prawn pot pie, the bread, and their entire dessert program. Neston will also bring her talents to the next door space which will be converted into Lou & Bev’s–a bakery by day and pizzeria by night.

Confidant is becoming another destination on Atlantic Avenue. Named after the close bond between Kelley and Grossman, Confidant is a space where you can “Bring your confidants, bring all of your friends, bring your people.” 🤝

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#sidestreetsaturday

Needing a little pick me up after this winter? @cosbar has all of your skincare and beauty bases covered! Treat yourself to award winning products and cult classics and browse their wide selection which includes brands like Dr. Barbara Sturm, OSEA, Chantecaille, and many more💋. From March 7th-14th, COS Bar is launching their Spring into Beauty campaign, receive a curated gift bag when you spend $250!

Did you know that COS Bar also offers spa services? Pamper yourself and choose from options like their signature hydrafacial or a microneedling facial.

Open 10AM-6PM everyday. Their spa hours are 10AM-5PM from Tuesday to Saturday.

📍138 Court Street

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@jetsetpilatesboerumhill is making their debut on Atlantic Avenue! Today is their opening day 😝 and they are starting off strong. JETSET offers reformer classes and their signature 50 minute, full body workout on their custom machines. These dynamic classes are targeted to be balanced and energizing 💪.

Did we mention that they are offering FREE preview classes to the community?! Make sure you download the app, sign up with your email, and select the Preview Classes. You can get your workout in early in the morning, during the day, or after work with JETSET Pilates.

Please refer to their class schedule for their operating hours.

📍476 Atlantic Avenue

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We are thrilled to welcome @salon718 to the district! A premier hair salon that works with you so that you can feel your very best. The Salon 718 team are experts and specialize in cuts, colors, and other cutting edge styling techniques. 💇🏻‍♀️💈💇🏻 Salon 718 is excited to be part of the community and is currently offering 20% off for first time customers at this location (Boerum Hill)!

Open Tuesday from 10-6, Wednesday from 9-7, Thursday and Friday from 9-8, Saturday 9-6, and Sunday from 10-6.

📍 442 Atlantic Avenue

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