Richard Boccato

The Path

Richard Boccato began behind the bar at Little Branch and Milk & Honey in New York City (2005–2009), then moved into a defining run of openings and partnerships: he opened Painkiller (pkny) at Painkiller (PKNY) in Manhattan's Lower East Side (from 2010) and opened Weather Up Tribeca at Weather Up Tribeca in Downtown Manhattan (from 2010). By 2013, he was partner at Sweetleaf in Long Island City (from 2013), applied for liquor license for Asphalt Jungle at Asphalt Jungle in Avenue B, East Village (from 2013), and applied for liquor license for Haymaker in Grand and Bedford, Williamsburg (from 2013). Today, Richard is partner of Dutch Kills (since 2009).

The Work Today

He owns and operates Hundredweight Ice in Queens, New York City.

Career - Partner — Dutch Kills, Long Island City, Queens (2009–present) - Bartender — Little Branch and Milk & Honey, New York City (2005–2009) - Opened Painkiller (PKNY) — Painkiller (PKNY), Manhattan's Lower East Side (from 2010) - Opened Weather Up Tribeca — Weather Up Tribeca, Downtown Manhattan (from 2010) - Partner — Sweetleaf, Long Island City (from 2013) - Applied for liquor license for Asphalt Jungle — Asphalt Jungle, Avenue B, East Village (from 2013) - Applied for liquor license for Haymaker — Haymaker, Grand and Bedford, Williamsburg (from 2013)

Signature

Richard's signature dishes include Water Lily, Arch Angel, Jolly Stomper, and Dominicana.

FAQ What is Richard Boccato's current role? As of 2026, Richard Boccato is Owner and operator. Where did Richard Boccato work before? Richard Boccato's earlier career included Little Branch and Milk & Honey, Painkiller (PKNY), and Weather Up Tribeca. What recognition has Richard Boccato received? Best Bar, Time Out New York Best of the City Awards (2021).