I haven’t had a drop of alcohol in thirty-one days.
That’s right, I’ve had a Sober October. The tradition, four years in the brewing, is the brainchild of Kate Buenaflor, co-owner of The Soft Spot bar on Bedford Ave, and manager of my softball team, the Soft Spot Specials. When I first learned of her plans, I [...]
Opened not long after the dramatic economic collapse of autumn 2008, discount designer store Peachfrog is coming up on its one-year anniversary party. In that time, with stock priced up to 90% off of retail, the Williamsburg shop, located on N 10th St between Bedford and Berry, has become a magnet for bargain hunters from [...]
Greenpointers Weekend Blend [Greenpointers]
Nada Surf @ Music Hall of Williamsburg Wed benefit (photos) [...theendofirony.net]
Williamsburg festival features Beatles favorites on the ukulele [DailyNews]
Tenants Protest Living Conditions Outside Owners Wlsbrg Home [JewishBreakingNews]
Video: Williamsburg Subaru Driver to host Car-aoke at Woods [Gothamist]
Halloween Party @ My Moon: Best costumes win tix to MFO live [tulumba]
378 Metropolitan Ave
(718) 387-4777
Tues-Sun 8am-8pm
Mon closed
By Mary Yeung & Photos by Eric Ryan Anderson
I’m a fan of chef Caroline Fidanza’s cooking. When she was working at Marlow & Sons, I would saunter over just to check out all the wonderful new dishes that would appear on the menu. Her sandwiches and baked goods [...]
1015 Manhattan Ave
(718) 569-0077
Mon-Thurs 8am-10pm /
Fri-Sat to 11pm/12am
Mon night closed
www.cafecitobogota.com
By Mary Yeung & Photos by Eric Ryan Anderson
Greenpoint doesn’t have many Latino restaurants, but a few good ones can be found on the downhill stretch of Manhattan Avenue heading toward Long Island City. Cafecito Bogotá, opened by brothers Oscar and Freddie Varela, has [...]
302 Metropolitan Ave
(718) 218-7878
Sun-Thurs 6 pm-1am
Fri-Sat 6pm-2am
Mon closed
www.suirenbrooklyn.com
By Mary Yeung & Photos by Eric Ryan Anderson
Just a few years ago, Spanish tapas bars were all the rage. Today it’s izakayas, the Japanese version of tapas bars. Izakayas are where ambitious chefs can showcase their creativity and where adventurous diners can sample [...]
Photo: Tamara Hellgren
Tip Sheet: Band doc and performance @ Union Pool [BrooklynBased]
Beer Event: Pumpkin Party at Brouwerij Lane [NYCBeer]
Spend the Night: local hotel alternative AirBnB.com [NYTimes]
Pulaski Bridge Defenders Make Bid to Form Coalition [yournabe]
Crime: Ex-Cop’s Murder Case Continues [BrooklynEagle]
Automotive HS football team Pistons get coaching on the field [DailyNews]