Ainslie opened last night in Williamsburg, just off the Lorimer L train stop. The 10,000-square-foot restaurant will serve Italian staples and wood-fired pizza. Ainslie also has four bars with 20 wines by the glass, four wines on tap and 16 beers from local craft breweries on tap. Needless to say, we can’t wait to give […]
Andrew Tarlow opened a new wine store in Williamsburg
We’re still terribly upset that Tarlow’s Reynard has closed. At least this is good news: Williamsburg’s new wine shop has a big-name owner: Andrew Tarlow, the man behind vital area restaurants like Diner and Marlow & Sons. Tarlow’s new shop, Stranger Wines located at 132 Havemeyer St. near South First Street, focuses on the ultra-trendy natural and organic […]
Evil Twin’s first brick-and-mortar brewery is finally open
After a lot of false starts, Evil Twin is FINALLY opening on the Ridgewood/Bushwick border tonight. Evil Twin brewery is owned and operated by Jarnit-Bjergsø — whose estranged twin brother runs Mikkeller, another staple brew for beer nerds that has an outpost at Citi Field. Evil Twin beers are available in 35 U.S. states and […]
Gertie hosting famous diners in dinner series called “Luncheonette Roulette”
View this post on Instagram Tonite’s the nite. #luncheonetteroulette @lildebsoasis Doors at 5:30 | Dinner from 6-10 A post shared by Gertie (@gertienyc) on Oct 14, 2019 at 11:43am PDT Last night they hosted Lil’ Deb’s Oasis from Hudson New York. More great places to come from now through March (and hopefully […]
Greenpoint’s Brooklyn Bazaar is closing (again) in November
This is not a huge surprise, given their troubled history with their landlord, but this really sucks. Brooklyn Bazaar has a handful of shows and events slotted before they shutdown on November 30, so be sure to swing by and give them some love. WE’RE OUT (AGAIN) After 3 years and thousands of shows, events, […]
North Brooklyn Restaurant round-up: Sushi on Jones, Pizzette, and more
Sushi on Jones is coming to Williamsburg in November. The popular restaurant already has a location in Manhattan in the former home of CBGB: Celebrated omakase counter Sushi on Jones — the original one that limits diners to 30 minutes — is doing away with the time limit at a new Williamsburg restaurant. Also to […]
The popular Amor y Amargo cocktail bar is opening a Williamsburg branch
Fan of bitters will be excited. Amor y Amargo is coming to South Williamsburg next month. Unlike the one in the East Village, this one will have a small menu as well: Bitters destination Amor y Amargo is headed to Brooklyn. The East Village cocktail bar known for its high-quality cocktails showcasing bitters is opening […]
Reynard at the Wythe Hotel has closed and will be replaced by a French brasserie
We’re bummed to hear this, since Reynard has long been our favorite brunch spot in Williamsburg. Next month, the team behind the popular Chez Ma Tante will be opening a new bistro called Le Crocodile in its place at the Wythe Hotel. Reynard, the restaurant that opened in 2012 at the Wythe Hotel, is no […]
Ten Hope opens in Williamsburg with a Top Chef winner assisting with the menu
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 […]
Top 5 shows of the weekend
Looks like we’re in for a mostly pleasant weekend weather-wise, and there might not be too many of those left for the next few months, so make the most of it. This week it’s all about tried-and-tested excellent acts.