What was Monkeytown you ask? Monkeytown at its essense was space inside a cube (made of four large projection screens) that featured film, dining, music, and other art performances. Created by Montgomery Knott, it began in a loft space at 222 Leonard St. in 2003 and ended up making stops in cities all over the […]
Closing report: RIP to Lodge and Greenpoint’s t.b.d.
Pour one out for Grand st. restaurant/bar Lodge who closed this week after 14 years in Williamsburg. They posted the above image to instagram with the following message: Hello friends and family! It is with an extremely heavy heart that we are announcing the closing of our family restaurant, Lodge. It’s been a long run […]
Rye is closing next Saturday
Rye, the Williamsburg purveyor of whiskey, great sandwiches, and pre-prohibition era vibes will sadly close as their 10-year lease has ended. Owner/Chef Cal Elliott posted this note on Instagram: Dear Friends and Neighbors, I am sad to announce that Rye is approaching the last days of our 10-year lease. Our doors will open for the […]
Williamsburg sports bar Mulholland’s has closed
The Burg has lost a staple sports bar with Mulholland’s showing its last games this past weekend. A reason for the closing was not given, but Mulholland’s mentioned on their Facebook page that it was not due to a rent increase like most Williamsburg closings: This is the very Last weekend Mulhollands will be open!!! […]
Rosamunde Sausage Grill is closing this Sunday
The San Fran-based sausage joint on Williamsburg’s southside opened five years ago to much buzz, but never really seemed to blow up the way people expected it would. Sure, there are many local admirers, but personally we’d rather go to Radegast Hall when we have a craving for sausage. You have until Sunday to give […]
Aviv is closing in October
Because we’re not allowed to have nice things anymore in Brooklyn. Ugh. At least Acheron is back and Elsewhere is coming soon. From Aviv’s Facebook page: Hey all, we’re sad to announce that Aviv in it’s current location will be closing when our lease is up at the end of October. We have a ton […]
Maison Premiere wannabe The Heyward has closed
The restaurant that took over the former Zebulon space in Williamsburg has closed. We were always lukewarm on the establishment, but admittedly never tried the french toast sandwich. From Eater: [The Heyward] was known for South Carolina dishes like a hoppin’ John, shrimp and grits, and a ridiculous but highly regarded breakfast sandwich that featured […]
Shi*t! F*ck! Dammit! Now The Acheron is closing
Last week, we found out we were losing Grand Victory and possibly Secret Project Robot and Palisades. Now Acheron is shutting down its backroom and will no longer be hosting shows. In another week, the only place you’ll be able to see music is the Best Buy Theater in Times Square.
Williamsburg's Crown Vic is closing
It seems like every backyard bar in North Brooklyn is closing just in time for summer. The latest casualty is Crown Vic on South 2nd street. From
Beloved Bushwick bar Tandem is closing
From their Facebook page: Dear Bushwick – after almost 7 years on Troutman street and countless sweaty nights in the back room, we are sad to announce the imminent closing of the bar. Sunday, November 1st will be Tandem’s last day. A heartfelt thank you to all of our amazing regulars, staff, patient neighbors & […]