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The Williamsburg Brooklyn-based culture guide to New York and beyond.

Screamer’s Pizzeria brings vegan pizza to Greenpoint

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It seems like heresy to us, but to each their own: Champs Jr. in Greenpoint (620 Manhattan Avenue), which mysteriously closed last month, is re-opening this Monday as an ALL-VEGAN PIZZA BY THE SLICE JOINT in partnership with Philly-based company Blackbird Pizzeria. The micro-Champs will now be a late night mecca of cruelty-free, hot n’ […]

Portland sandwich transplant Bunk opens in Wburg with mixed reviews

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Grub Street paid Bunk a visit and was impressed: The bathroom-wall photo of a wolfish ’50s-era Elvis gobbling a sandwich tells you everything you need to know about Bunk. Bunk is all about indulging appetites. And Bunk is all about the glory that is the sandwich. Two ideas, incidentally, that pretty much sum up the […]

Where to celebrate Halloween in Brooklyn 2015 (updated)

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It’s that time of year again and we’re extra excited because Halloween falls on a Saturday in 2015. We’ve already given you EDM fans some options, here are a few more choices for everyone else. Check back later, we’ll be updating our list as the big day draws nearer. As always, let us know what […]

Where to watch the 4th of July fireworks in Brooklyn, 2015

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This year, Macy’s will be having fireworks at two separate locations: 1.) a double barge barge just south of the Brooklyn Bridge, and 2.)  at a series of barges between East 23rd and 42nd Streets. Unlike last year, where it was hard to see much of anything from North Brooklyn, the Williamsburg and Greenpoint waterfront […]

Brooklyn Electronic Dance Round Up: June 12-13

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Trapped in the heat and you can’t get out? This weekend’s Northside Festival is due to be a hot one so make sure to stay hydrated! For those looking to keep the party going after the showcases, I’m back laying out the weekend’s finds for nightlife pleasure seeking. Starting with The Bunker tonight, presenting a […]

Where to celebrate Halloween in Brooklyn 2014 (UPDATED)

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This is our 2014 list. See what’s happening in 2015! Parties in Williamsburg, Bushwick and Greenpoint BangOn!NYC presents: “Warehouse of Horrors 2014” When: Friday, October 31st, 2014, 10pm-6am Where: Venue to be announced What: Party promoters BangOn!NYC will be throwing a huge party in an undisclosed warehouse spot (likely in Bushwick and definitely in a […]