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Chicha Cafetín and Cocktails is now open in Bushwick

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This new lovely restaurant opened last week and specializes in Nicaraguan food and rum cocktails.  It’s from the same people who owned the now-defunct, grilled cheese restaurant Little Muenster.  Chicha’s cocktails draw on Caribbean tastes, and some feature a generous and intriguing mix of boozes. Take the “Agua-Caté-Dral,” with tequila, mezcal, pisco, and Bolivian liquor […]

Top 5 shows of the weekend

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Seems somewhat ironic to have come down with a stinking cold to coincide with the first few truly lovely days (is this… summer…?), but enough about me, let’s talk about the great shows you should be going to this weekend.

Elsewhere announces rooftop opening and schedule

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The amazing Bushwick venue known as Elsewhere is about to get even more amazing this Memorial Day weekend as they are opening their rooftop space with an excellent lineup. Aside from the already great shows there this summer like The Voidz residency, bands including Mr. Twin Sister, Yuksek, and Protomartyr (Brooklyn Vegan part) will be […]

Restaurant Round-up: No. 7 North closes, Pelicana opens and more

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  Last Call!! @No7North will close this Sunday April 22 after 4 great years – Join us all weekend for Broccoli Taco & All kinds of crazy Drink Specials. Everything must Go!! A post shared by No. 7 North (@no7north) on Apr 20, 2018 at 10:04am PDT We’re sad to report that Greenpoint’s No. 7 […]

Club Crush: The Week’s Best Electronic Lineups

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The month of April has been kinda crazy, right? At the risk of sounding like someone who owns crystals and uses essentials oils like they’re going out of style (oh wait, I do both of those things), I’m going to blame all this whacked out energy on the heavens. Mercury was chillin’ in retrograde for […]

Output and The Brooklyn Mirage Announce Summer Series

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The Brooklyn Mirage | Photo Credit: Dean McColl FINALLY, SOME FRESH AIR! Now don’t get me wrong, we frequented Output and Avant Gardner all winter, but it will be nice to finally blow the lid off these night clubs and enjoy some time in the open air. Our anticipation of sunnier days is at an […]