There’s more to Bushwick and East Williamsburg than Roberta’s. (Duh.) Here are our favorites. Let’s Eat.
Di Fara pizza is coming to Williamsburg
Di Fara, the legendary Brooklyn pizza shop located in Midwood is coming right here to Williamsburg. It will be part of the large North 3rd Street Market that opens in September. From EaterNY: Most of what will actually be available has yet to be announced, but at least one big confirmed name is Midwood pizzeria […]
Enormous EDM manbun palace, Brooklyn Mirage, opened on Saturday in Miami East Williamsburg
After being shutdown in 2016 for selling alcohol without a license and having conditions “imminently perilous to human life”, the gigantic party space known as Brooklyn Mirage has officially reopened. They held their first EDM party on Saturday with DJ Stephan Bodzin and $8 drafts of Stella Artois: After a year of false starts and legal imbroglios, […]
Is Videology here to stay? Bar suing landlord in hopes to keep lease
Damn landlords—they’re at it again. Independently owned theater and bar Videology filed a lawsuit this week against their landlord, 308 Grand Reality LLC, which argues claims that they have not complied with the terms of their lease. According to a report from NYC real estate publication The Real Deal this past Tuesday, Videology co-owners Wendy Chamberlain and […]
Panorama 2017 set times have been announced
Panorama has announced the set times for this year and there are a surprisingly low amount of conflicts. Headliners Frank Ocean, Tame Impala, and Nine Inch Nails all have set times that do not conflict with any other major artists. The festival kicks off weekend after next and there are currently still passes available. Check […]
Red Rooster chef opening massive restaurant at the Greenpoint
As Greenpoint continues to morph into Williamsburg north, the chef behind Harlem’s Red Rooster has announced a new venture in the neighborhood. The NY Post reports that Marcus Samuelsson plans to open a new restaurant at the Greenpoint, a 40-story condo-monstrosity at the end of India Street. A lease has been signed for a 4,000 square foot space […]
Restaurant round-up: Burger Guru closes, Ela Taverna and Petra are now open
The Burger Guru, a staple for cheap burgers on 98 Berry Street in Williamsburg, quietly closed earlier this year. In its place is a new Greek tapas restaurant called Ela Taverna. The owners updated the decor a tad, but have kept the space fairly minimal. The menu features Greek staples like Moussaka, Spanakopita and Grilled Octopus. […]
Texas militia invades Brooklyn in new film, Bushwick, scored by Aesop Rock
The film, which was partially shot in its neighborhood namesake, envisions an apocalyptic invasion of Brooklyn by a right-wing coalition of Southern secessionists. The clip above is totally over-the-top, but most reviews thus far give Bushwick a modest thumbs-up. The film stars Brittany Snow and Guardian of the Galaxy’s Dave Bautista. When the Texas secessionists arrive, […]
Top 5 shows of the weekend
Let’s try not to die in the heat this weekend, remember the stay hydrated and see plenty of good bands. You can even see some great outdoor shows this weekend too, so be careful out there.
Video: a woman was punched at Alligator Lounge last weekend
The victim is named Molly and the attack occurred on Saturday at Williamsburg’s Alligator Lounge. She was attending a birthday party when she was approached by a stranger. Gothamist has more: Before she could get her first drink, she says a strange man “made a beeline for my friend” and tried to kiss her on […]