Brooklyn studio Commoncraft has designed this eatery in the borough's Williamsburg neighbourhood, which is intended as a playful tribute to the owner's grandmother. 
Gertie is an all-day restaurant located on the ground floor of a new, three-storey building in north Brooklyn. It spans 3,500 square foot (325 square metres) and accommodates 70 people as a counter-service cafe.

The eatery is run by New Yorker Nate Adler of city bar Huertas, who named it after his Queens-born-and-raised grandmother.
Adler worked closely Tony-Saba Shiber and Zach Cohen of Commoncraft, formerly known as Shiber Cohen Studios.

The aim was to "create a warm, joyful space that reflects his grandmother's colourful, eccentric and playful style," according to a project description. As part of the project, Commoncraft also designed the facade for Gertie, choosing patinated copper panels and large expanses of glazing that bring in plenty of natural light.

Inside, a key element of the eatery is a portion of the ceiling that rounds down towards the back of the space, where the long custom-made counter is located. The two elements match are completed in matching pale wood.
The bar also divides the kitchen from the main dining area, and features a concrete top.

The designers chose a predominantly simple decor throughout the restaurant. This includes pale wood floors and white-painted walls that offer a minimal, bright aesthetic.
Furniture comprises rustic looking chairs that feature brown ...