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Film version of Motherless Brooklyn will be an “entirely new” reimagining of the book

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We love the 1999 book by Jonathan Lethem so this is surprising news. The film, which is being directed by Edward Norton, will be closing out the New York Film Festival which begins on September 27. Like the book, it will feature “a lonely private detective with Tourette syndrome” but with an all new script. […]

Rentals or condos coming to Wythe Diner lot

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We can’t say we’re going to miss Cafe De La Esquina, because it kinda blew. But we definitely don’t want to see the iconic Wythe Diner lose it’s home. More proof that we can’t have nice things anymore, especially in Williamsburg.  More from Brownstoner. The Wythe Diner sign — upon which was superimposed the name […]

Grand Street Restaurant Week returns through August 25th

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SPONSORED POST Restaurant Week on Grand Street Returns August 12 – 25th! Williamsburg’s food scene has exploded in the past decade, and Restaurant Week on Grand Street is the perfect opportunity to explore new cuisines, or patron your favorite spot at a discount. With 15 restaurants on six blocks, sorting through all the menus may […]

IAMSOUND sunset music series at the Wythe Hotel rooftop

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The first part of this series featured Zsela on July 16, but there are a handful of artists you can still catch from July 20 to Sep 17. Next up is duendita: We are pleased to share that Wythe Hotel – Brooklyn’s most iconic property – announces today the first wave of a five-part Sunset […]

The Bagel Store, famous for creating the rainbow bagel, shutdown for owing 887K in taxes

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      View this post on Instagram Goes to New York City🗽just to try The Original 🌈 Bagel 🌈 Worth It!! 🌈 Photo: @aishdaisuki . A post shared by The Bagel Store (@thebagelstore) on Jul 17, 2019 at 6:30am PDT Well this is a bummer. Sure, they may be known for the rainbow bagel, […]

Premier restaurant, bar, lounge space available with rooftop access

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SPONSORED POST 85 Debevoise Street in Williamsburg Brooklyn (map) Directly across from Brooklyn Steel Music Venue – 2,000 Patrons Nightly 2,500 – 10,750 SF Available Exclusive listing agents: Jill Pescatore (203-505-8236) and Lauren Curcio (917-370-9152). Space available at a high traffic location at the center of all Williamsburg attractions: Distinctive physical space with 15’ loft […]

The Best Places To Drink Outside in North Brookyn

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When the weather gets warm, finding a bar in Manhattan where you can drink outside is next to impossible. The few places that are suitable for outside libations are always too crowded. Thankfully, North Brooklyn has you covered. From Freehold’s grassy courtyard in South Williamsburg, to the impressive skyline vistas at Greenpoint’s Brooklyn Barge Bar, North […]