There will be lots of pool options in Williamsburg this summer. There’s, of course, McCarren Park Pool which opens June 27. It’s free! The William Vale and the McCarren hotel both have pools too, though both charge admission. Now, we can add The Williamsburg Hotel to the list: The collection of rooftop bars in Williamsburg […]
Updated: where to watch the 2018 World Cup FINAL in North Brooklyn
Now that we’re down to two teams — Go Croatia! Go France — the real World Cup excitement is upon us. The two remaining teams play each other this Sunday at 11am! Here are some places to watch. Check back for updates! Brooklyn Bowl will be showing the game and it will be an all […]
The 2018 Giglio Festival has arrived, this year’s lift schedule
Opening night was on Thursday butthere are several opportuniuites to see the famous “lifts” before the ceremony closes on July 15th. OPENING NIGHT| July 5th 7pm Mass Questua | July 7th 11am GIGLIO SUNDAY | July 8th 12pm Mass 1:30 1st lift Children’s Giglio Lift | July 10th 6pm Giglio Night Lift | July 11th 7pm […]
Restaurant round-up – Roberta’s may be coming to Wburg, Grimm opens and more
Grimm Artisinal Ales have opened their first brick-and-morter location in East Williamsburg. The uber-popular beermakers have been teasing an opening for years and it finally happened last weekend. Up front, there are wood-top tables, tropical plants, and a stylish, 20-tap bar serving blended sours, saisons, IPAs, and pale ales (plus wine, cider, and locally made […]
This One Goes to Eleven: Weekly metal roundup
As we stumble, bleeding out and going septic, into our annual celebration of America, let This One Goes to Eleven provide the soundtrack to our geo-political angst. Hot dogs sold separately.
New restaurant by the Frankel’s deli team has opened in the Park Luncheonette space
We still miss Park Luncheonette, the corner cafe overlooking McCarren Park had some of our favorite pizza in the neighborhood. That said, we’re excited to try Bernie’sm which opened on Tuesday. The 50-seat restaurant is from the team behind the stellar Frankel’s deli and the focus is on old school dishes like Shrimp Cocktail, Baked Clams, […]
Florence + the Machine played an impromptu intimate show on the Greenpoint waterfront
Florence + the Machine played a short but incredibly intimate and beautiful set for Spotify listeners in the back lot of a warehouse in Greenpoint with a gorgeous view of the New York City skyline and the setting sun. The wind picked up and a few raindrops fell near the end, which made for […]
This One Goes to Eleven: Weekly metal round up
After a week off on wedding duty, I’m back ready to trade the Air Supply for, well, you’ll see… WHAT TO HEAR: Kicking us off this week are one of Brooklyn’s now longest-tenured USBM acts, Anicon, and their ripping new full length, Entropy Mantra (Vendetta Records). Anicon are still definitely Anicon—which means cascading, blast beat-driven […]
6 hottest art shows in Williamsburg right now
SPONSORED POST If you’re anything like us, you love being in the know about the latest local and international art to hit your neighborhood. Check out the hottest art shows happening in Williamsburg in the upcoming weeks. You won’t want to miss these. Alt Esc presents Carp Theory (1030 Metropolitan Ave, East Williamsburg) TRANSFER Gallery’s […]
Resturant roundup, June 2018 edition
There’s been lots of activity on the North Brooklyn restaurant scene so far this summer. In sad news, we told you that The Bounty closed in Greenpoint and that Brooklyn Star shuttered in May in Williamsburg. In South Williamsburg, the popular locals’ joint South 4th bar is getting run out by their landlord. On the flip, we’ve seen […]