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Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg bringing a Winter Market to Williamsburg

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The two popular markets are coming to 25 Kent Ave. (8th Floor) on November 2 and will continue through March 2020. From Bklyner: The popular markets will set up shop in a 25,000-square-foot venue on the top floor of 25 Kent Avenue, a new eight-story office building that has hosted a variety of events since opening […]

Now open: Casa Ora is a new Venezuelan restaurant in Williamsburg

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      View this post on Instagram ~ The Library ~ Reservations @resy • Event Inquiries at CasaOraNYC.com/#events • • • #casaora #eventsspace #library #secretroom #dinnernyc #skylight #wineanddine #vintage #resy #williamburg #bestofbrooklyn A post shared by Casa Ora (@casaoranyc) on Oct 12, 2019 at 1:19pm PDT Casa Ora opened last month at 148 Meserole Street. […]

This weekend: a Midwinter Market at the Wythe Hotel

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If you’re looking to do some last minute holiday shopping, head over to the Wythe Hotel in Williamsburg this Sunday! Cooking for last minute gift ideas from some of the coolest vendors in Brooklyn? We’re pleased to announce the Midwinter Market at Wythe Hotel on December 15 from 1pm – 10pm. Presented by Mexican Summer […]

Greenpoint market The Garden closes unexpectedly after 25 years in business

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This is very sad news to hear that this local Greenpoint staple has closed. The Garden’s owner says the store couldn’t keep up with online shopping and chain grocery stores. They shut down on Sunday and will be missed. From their Facebook page: It’s time to say goodbye and thank you. After 25 years in […]

Straphanger Thanksgiving on the L Train

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Last weekend, a New Yorker with the IG name “@ChefBea6218” served up an early Thanksgiving on the L train. All of a sudden, we’re in the holiday spirit and remembering why we love New York. [Via Jezebel.] On Sunday, a woman wearing an apron with the Instagram handle “@ChefBea6218” written on it, carved a turkey […]

Now open: Pierozek bringing homemade pierogis to Greenpoint

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Pierozek is having a soft opening today at 592 Manhattan Avenue in Greenpoint. The menu includes both savory and sweet pierogis, borscht, and croquettes. We couldn’t be more excited: Radek Kucharski and his wife, Alexandra Siwiec, do not think they’re coming late to the dance by importing a genuine Polish pierogi shop to Greenpoint, a Brooklyn neighborhood […]

Ten Hope opens in Williamsburg with a Top Chef winner assisting with the menu

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Ten Hope is a lovely addition to the neighborhood and they’re officially open for business this week. Expect creative drinks, impeccable design, and shareable plates. They also have a lovely courtyard which will be fantastic when we make it through the winter chill. Be sure to check them out at, where else, 10 Hope Street in […]

Bushwick is getting a new, popular Philly fried chicken restaurant

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Yahoo. The spot is called Redcrest and they open on Tuesday in the back of the Starliner bar. It looks delicious and if it’s good enough for Philly, then it’s good enough for us. Well actually, that’s not true, but we’re excited to give Redcrest a try: A popular Philadelphia fried chicken place called Redcrest will try […]

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 […]