Brooklyn’s 512-foot historic Clocktower is being resurrected as a massive, world-class culinary destination—with theatrical open kitchens, aperitivo bars, & hidden dining spaces

The legendary Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower at One Hanson Place—whose breathtaking, marble-lined retail banking hall has sat largely silent for years—is being completely reimagined.

Rather than remaining an empty relic, the 512-foot Gothic-meets-Art-Deco landmark is transforming into a massive, experiential food and beverage mega-hub spearheaded by global hospitality powerhouse Casa Tua.

From a 1920s Banking Icon to Brooklyn’s Next Great Culinary Hub

Located directly across from Atlantic Terminal, the soaring Clocktower has served as a defining fixture of the Brooklyn skyline for nearly a century.

• The History: Originally opened 97 years ago as the Williamsburgh Savings Bank, the space boasts soaring vaulted ceilings and intricately detailed marble floors.
• The Quiet Years: While the tower’s upper floors were successfully converted into luxury condominiums years ago, the awe-inspiring ground-floor banking hall struggled to secure a permanent tenant.
• The Transition: Now, Casa Tua—the creative force behind hotspots in Paris, Miami, Aspen, and Manhattan—is partnering with Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment (BSE) to turn the space into Casa Tua Cucina, an immersive dining ecosystem.

What To Expect Inside Casa Tua Cucina

Instead of a traditional restaurant, the developers are focusing on a highly curated, “theatrical” food and beverage experience that honors the scale of the historic room.

The design will preserve the original architectural soul of the building—keeping the vintage teller windows and marble intact—while injecting modern luxury and lush greenery.

Here’s a quick look at what’s planned under one roof:

• Theatrical Open Kitchens: Designed for “dinner and a show,” these live-action stations will feature chefs crafting handmade pastas and wood-fired pizzas in real-time.
• Lively Aperitivo Bars: A centralized, high-energy hub dedicated to Italian cocktails and pre-dinner drinks, blending the grandeur of the 1920s with modern NYC nightlife.

Casa Tua co-founder Miky Grendene stated:

One Hanson Place is a remarkable, historic setting, and with Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, we share a clear vision for how to approach it: with the utmost respect for the landmark building, the neighborhood, and the people who will bring it to life every day.

Unrivaled Transit Connectivity

A major reason this transformation is positioned for massive success is its hyper-accessible footprint. Sitting literally steps from the Barclays Center and the Atlantic Avenue transit hub, the complex offers direct, immediate access to:

• 9 Subway Lines (the 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, and R trains)

When Can New Yorkers Visit?

The massive build-out is currently underway, carefully navigating the complexities of renovating a protected historic landmark.

The new culinary destination is tentatively scheduled to open its doors to the public in 2027.