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Bedford Avenue – a history of Brooklyn's longest street

November 11, 2014 By Free Williamsburg

Curbed has an informative and interesting feature on the history of Bedford Avenue — Brooklyn’s longest street. At nearly eleven miles, Bedford Avenue vies for the title of longest street in Brooklyn, running from Sheepshead Bay to Greenpoint. The avenue is actually a patchwork of older roads that ran through what were once independent villages […]

Filed Under: Greenpoint, Williamsburg Tagged With: Bedford Ave, history

Dziupla: Michelin-recommended chef opens new Polish restaurant in Williamsburg

June 3, 2014 By Free Williamsburg

SPONSORED POST Good news! Popular Brooklyn restaurateur Krzysztof Drzewiecki has a new Polish cafe on Bedford Avenue. It’s called Dziupla and those familiar with his other staple restaurants in Greenpoint — Krolewskie Jadlo and Karczma — will be delighted. The chef at Dziupla — a Nobu alum — brings a menu of greatest hits from […]

Filed Under: Restaurant & Bar News, Williamsburg Tagged With: Bedford Ave, Dziupla, Krzysztof Drzewiecki, Nobu, openings, Polish Cafe

blaqbook presents: Friday Night Mics

February 5, 2013 By Justin Little

blaqbook.com is excited to announce its’ second hip hop showcase. $5 Cover/ FREE if you arrive before 8pm. Capacity is only 150 and according to the facebook invites we’re close. If you want to guarantee your admission buy tickets online here. DOORS OPEN AT 6:30PM. DJs start playing music at 7pm. Sponsored by: Profound Aesthetic, […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: aaron cohen, ASPCP, astrosteezpcp, Bedford Ave, billy bang, blaqbook, brooklyn, dj jerk chicken, dj laytonic, dr fiskars, dxa, frankie blanco, hefna gwap, Jonagrizz, jonifin marvin, Justin Little, mr benjaminic, no black mob, Spike Hill, triple double

Capture live: Throw Vision @ Spike Hill

December 10, 2012 By Justin Little

My mouth is on time out for the rest of the year. So I can only say this band is Throw Vision and this is them live @ Spike Hill on 11/10/2012. We(blaqbook.com) threw this showcase for John Gray’s Album release party. Enjoy! via: blaqbook.com

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Bedford Ave, blaqbook, Justin Little, live, Spike Hill, Throw Vision

Captured live: Fabian Akilles @ Spike Hill

November 29, 2012 By Justin Little

Fabian Akilles is another performer who made his way from Philly to show Brooklyn what he’s all about. Fabian and Dewey Decibel split thier set at Spike Hill during our “It’s A Rap” showcase. For the most part the entire night was hip hop but Fabian came with some Reggae vibes. Me and my boy […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Bedford Ave, blaqbook, brooklyn, dewey decibel, Fabian Akilles, Justin Little, NYC, Spike Hill, Williamsburg

Captured live: Dewey Decibel @ Spike Hill

November 28, 2012 By Justin Little

Up 3rd on blaqbook’s “It’s A Rap” showcase at Spike Hill was the Son of a Beach himself Dewey Decibel. Dewey made the trip from Philly with his homey Fabian Akilles to bless us with some fire. I loved this dudes energy. From our first introduction, to his set, to his departure he kind of […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Bedford Ave, blaqbook, dewey decibel, its a rap, Justin Little, live, Spike Hill

Captured live: Nicoroc @ Spike Hill

November 28, 2012 By Justin Little

Nicoroc was the second performer on blaqbook’s “It’s A Rap” hip hop showcase. By the time Nicoroc’s set started Spike Hill was packed. Most of the people came specifically for him. People were in the crowd rapping word for word. Great set! Hopefully I’ll get to work with this guy in the future he kills […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Bedford Ave, blaqbook, its a rap, Justin Little, live, Nicoroc, Spike Hill

Captured live: Astrosteezpcp @ Spike Hill

November 28, 2012 By Justin Little

Don’t act like you haven’t missed me! Good to be back. Lets get on with it. I booked Astrosteezpcp AKA AstroSteez Pretty Cool Peasants for the first blaqbook hip hop showcase “It’s A Rap” November 14th. They made their way from Philadelphia straight from class to perform for us. I’m glad they did. These guys […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: astrosteezpcp, Bedford Ave, blaqbook, its a rap, Justin Little, live, Spike Hill

Williamsburg's Bedford Ave Gets Its Own Kinda Creepy Webcam: Styleblaster

October 24, 2012 By Free Williamsburg

From the Styleblaster website: Since the early 2000s, Williamsburg has been a neighborhood popular with a new cultural elite, the heirs of the artists and hipsters who in years past were attracted by its location, one subway stop from Manhattan. Now in 2012, the neighborhood is poised on the cusp of a new change as […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Bedford Ave, creepy, fashion, hipsters, surveillance, webcam, Williamsburg

Captured live: The Trouble Notes on Bedford Ave

October 23, 2012 By Justin Little

I caught these guys on Bedford ave after interviewing Voli. I heard The Trouble Notes from about two blocks away and knew a certain woman I know would love their sound so I grabbed a quick clip. Enjoy! via: blaqbook.com

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Bedford Ave, blaqbook, brooklyn, cmj, Justin Little, live, The Trouble Notes

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