Ainslie opened last night in Williamsburg, just off the Lorimer L train stop. The 10,000-square-foot restaurant will serve Italian staples and wood-fired pizza. Ainslie also has four bars with 20 wines by the glass, four wines on tap and 16 beers from local craft breweries on tap. Needless to say, we can’t wait to give […]
North Brooklyn Restaurant round-up: Sushi on Jones, Pizzette, and more
Sushi on Jones is coming to Williamsburg in November. The popular restaurant already has a location in Manhattan in the former home of CBGB: Celebrated omakase counter Sushi on Jones — the original one that limits diners to 30 minutes — is doing away with the time limit at a new Williamsburg restaurant. Also to […]
The popular Amor y Amargo cocktail bar is opening a Williamsburg branch
Fan of bitters will be excited. Amor y Amargo is coming to South Williamsburg next month. Unlike the one in the East Village, this one will have a small menu as well: Bitters destination Amor y Amargo is headed to Brooklyn. The East Village cocktail bar known for its high-quality cocktails showcasing bitters is opening […]
Reynard at the Wythe Hotel has closed and will be replaced by a French brasserie
We’re bummed to hear this, since Reynard has long been our favorite brunch spot in Williamsburg. Next month, the team behind the popular Chez Ma Tante will be opening a new bistro called Le Crocodile in its place at the Wythe Hotel. Reynard, the restaurant that opened in 2012 at the Wythe Hotel, is no […]
Top 5 shows of the weekend
In what is usually a somber and reflective week, it’s important to remember that should also include some joy and gratitude of what we still have and can achieve. For the purpose of this weekly column, that includes the experience that only live music can bring.
Win Son Bakery opening in September
If you love the Taiwanese restaurant Win Som (we do) this is something to be excited about. The bakery is currently open Sundays from 11am- 3pm, but will officially open with expanded hours on September 3: More than three years later, Ku and Brown are opening Win Son Bakery with former Win Son General Manager […]