This SaturDAY, September 5, 2015!
A special Labor Day Weekend edition of WAVES!
New Mac DeMarco instrumental record: 'Some Other Ones'
Just in time for his bbq today in Brooklyn! From Pitchfork: The 4th of July just ended, but that’s no reason to not throw another cookout. To help, Mac DeMarco has just shared Some Other Ones, a collection of instrumental recordings he’s billed as his “BBQ soundtrack.” It features songs such as “Little Pepper” and […]
Former motorcycle shop, BBQ joint, and music club mashup reopening in Bushwick
That odd spot with the confusing name and concept, The Shop, is slotted to open next month in Bushwick. Formerly in a garage on Metropolitan Ave. in Williamsburg, The Shop’s new focus will be on Texas BBQ and live music: A shuttered motorcycle club turned barbecue joint will be fully revived next month, serving Texas-style […]
Arrogant Swine opens tonight with live music, free tattoos and boobs
After teasing us for months, Tyson Ho’s whole-hog, North Carolina-style BBQ joint and beer garden is finally opening tonight in Bushwick. (We refuse to call it East Williamsbug.) The opening party will be a carnival of silliness featuring live music, free tattoos and boobs. Bushwick Burlesque will be performing, as will musician and Bushwick resident Reverend Vince […]
Something barrowed, something blue… and BBQ? Delaney Barbecue caters weddings
Brides can now eat on brisket on the big day! Delaney Barbecue recently announced they are breaking the “chicken or fish” mold and getting into the wedding catering business. Nothing compliments matrimony like a selection of smoked meats, just don’t get sauce on the Vera Wang. The catering menu covers everything from hors d’oeurves to barbecue […]
BBQ maestro opening enormous NC-style whole hog restaurant in Bushwick
We’re looking forward to this new pork palace coming soon to Bushwick. (Or is it East Williamsburg?) Tyson Ho, the Flushing-bred, North-Carolina-trained pit master, has confirmed that he’ll be setting up a beer and barbecue hall at 173 Morgan Avenue to open this summer. The restaurant is meant to emulate the experience of a communal […]
Where to Spend July 4th In Brooklyn And Queens
Since the city is giving a big FU to Brooklyn and Queens again by only having fireworks on the Hudson, here are some alternatives to watching the fireworks on July 4th: ———————————————- • 4th of America Pizza Hot Dog Hamburger Party at Knockdown Center Come to Knockdown Center to celebrates America’s Birthday. Pizza by Roberta’s. […]
BBQ Blowout with Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster Garrett Oliver & Chef Andrew Gerson
via Eater For the last few years, SnackyTunes brothers Darin & Greg Bresnitz have hosted a summer barbecue series where chefs cook food that they don’t make at their restaurants, in a casual setting. Last year, the people from Mable’s Smokehouse, and St. Anselm all joined the party. The series returns next Tuesday, May 14 at Good Co. in Williamsburg with a meal prepared […]
MMNY Williamsburgers & Wieners BBQ Block Party
As we mentioned yesterday, today is the Sixth Annual Make Music New York celebration. With hundreds of musical acts performing in the streets until 10PM, you may feel a bit lost as to where to begin. Here’s a great event to hit up: The Sixth Annual Williamsburgers & Wieners BBQ Block Party. The event begins […]
UPDATED: CRISIS IN WILLIAMSBURG: Has Something Happened to Mexicue?
Recently we’ve heard reports that beloved supplier of Mexican-BBQ tacos and sliders (and that amazing Green Chili Mac & Cheese, mmmm) service, Mexicue, is unreachable. Their Seamless Web profile is down, and the number seems to be disconnected. Does anyone know what happened? Inquiring lunch plans want to know. UPDATE: Thomas Kelly of Mexicue writes […]