Because we are no longer allowed to have nice things. This one is gonna hurt. The owners were vague about why they’re shuttering, but stated “times change, neighborhoods change, and this is our time to move on to other achievements.” Dear Brooklyn,
Bushwick bar Cain's Tavern is closing this month due to '500%' rent hike
And another one gone, and another one gone: We are very sad to announce that Cain’s Tavern will be closing at the end of August. After 5 years, Our landlords have decided to to raise our rent 500%, forcing us to relocate. We are scoping out spots now. Thank you to the neighborhood of Bushwick […]
The vintage diner most fondly remembered as Relish soon to be demolished
The pummeling continues. According to Brownstoner, the lovely diner on Wythe Ave (currently home to La Esquina) is about to be demolished to make room for, you guessed it, CONDOS. Ugh. We’re lukewarm on La Esquina, but have fond memories of Relish, one of Williamsburg’s best restaurants in the late 90s. New building applications were […]
Another Williamsburg institution is closing
This time, it’s The Verb and — you guessed it — its due to a rent hike. In the late 90s, we remember seeing Nick Zinner and Brian Chase of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs there while getting served coffee by TV on the Radio’s Kyp Malone. Ah, the end of an era (again): Verb is closing at […]
285 Kent announces final shows
Well this is depressing, though not surprising. Grab your tickets while they last here. January 11 02:00 Maxmillion Dunbar 01:00 Laurel Halo 12:00 Special Guest 11:00 Autre Ne Veut 10:00 Ital 09:00 Bookworms