The basement floor of the McCarren Park Hotel is about to change hands again. First, their was The Elm, a well-reviewed but expensive joint with a celebrity chef. It never really caught on. Next, the space became Oleanders, a kitschy 80s-inspired fern bar that was too cute for its own good. In September, a new […]
A Woops macaron franchise is coming to Greenpoint this Sunday
Woops Bakeshop will have a soft opening on Sunday from 1 to 5pm at 120 Norman Avenue. In addition to macarons, they will also sell beer and wine, which sounds like a winning combination: This franchised location will be run by Michelle Irizarry and Monserrate Irizarry, local Greenpoint residents. “Baking will be done on-site and some […]
Armed robbers steal $2,000 from The Meatball Shop on Bedford Ave
Early Wednesday morning a pair of armed robbers took $2,000 from a safe in Bedford Avenue restaurant The MeatBall Shop after forcing a worker into a freezer. From DNA info: The duo walked into the popular restaurant at 170 Bedford Avenue at 3:01 a.m. Wednesday, with one of them brandishing a gun, and demanded that […]
The Best Restaurants In Bushwick
There’s more to Bushwick and East Williamsburg than Roberta’s. (Duh.) Here are our favorites. Let’s Eat.
Driver who struck and killed Paulie Gee’s employee is not being charged
The Action Carting driver who killed 27-year-old Neftaly Ramirez as he was biking home from his job at Paulie Gee’s is not being charged with a crime. Investigators say the unnamed driver was not aware he struck Ramirez, a claim that many say is dubious. The case remains open, which is causing further frustrations since journalists […]
Fine Time bar opens in Bushwick with a huge backyard
Bushwick favorite, Central Ave, closed back in May to the huge disappointment of many. Thankfully a new bar opened last night in the same space. It’s called Fine Time and looks like a lovely addition to the neighborhood. Fine Time has a huge backyard, which will come in handy for the remaining warm months of […]
Grand Street Restaurant Week coming to Williamsburg August 21
The third annual edition of Grand Street Restaurant Week is coming Monday and continues through August 27. All week, check out great deals at some of your favorite spots on Grand. This year thirteen restaurants are participating. Full list below: Los Tacos-Bar McOndo: Lunch $12 | Dinner $23 Lolita Grand: Dinner $23 Ryujin: Dinner $20 Dar 525: Dinner $19 Le Barricou: Dinner $30 Forcella: Dinner $30 Haab: Lunch $15 | Dinner $25 Bahia: Dinner $25 […]
Juggalos are coming to Williamsburg in October
There will be face-painting, Faygo, and a crew of ICP fans who don’t know how magnets work. Yes, Insane Clown Posse is coming to Villian on October 23. With the 2017 Gathering of the Juggalos behind them, Insane Clown Posse have announced a tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Great Milenko, the album […]
Kendall Jenner responds to claim she didn’t tip at Williamsburg venue
Last week Williamsburg bar/restaurant/music venue Baby’s All Right posted the below image with the caption “Don’t forget to tip your bartender” after Kendall Jenner stopped Baby’s for her pal A$AP Rocky’s surprise performance. Baby’s unsurprisingly deleted the tweet after being inundated by messages from Kendall Jenner/Kardashian fans and probably realizing that posting a customer’s receipt […]
Mood Ring – an astrology-themed bar is coming to Bushwick next month
Mood Ring will open at 1260 Myrtle Ave some time in September. In addition to drinks inspired by the signs of the Zodiac, a small Chinese menu will be served: Co-owners Bowen Goh and Vanessa Li — a Gemini and Scorpio respectively — plan to serve a rotating cocktail list highlighting the current zodiac sign, according to Bushwick Daily. They […]