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 […]
Film version of Motherless Brooklyn will be an “entirely new” reimagining of the book
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. […]
Gertie is now open in Williamsburg
We’re definitely excited about this one. Gertie is a new restaurant from Nate Adler of Marlow & Sons fame. They’re officially open today for breakfast and lunch, with dinner coming soon! You can check out there breakfast and lunch menu at gertie.nyc. For the project, Adler — a partner at standout East Village neighborhood Basque […]
Grand Street Restaurant Week returns through August 25th
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 […]
INTERVIEW: Michael Julian on the Evolution of Electric Zoo
New York City is home to a number of artful creations, like the Guggenheim Museum, the rainbow bagel and groundbreaking music festivals. Among those events is Electric Zoo, the east coast’s premiere electronic music festival, which will unleash its 11th roaring edition on Randall’s Island on August 30th – September 1st. In year’s past, Electric […]
Premier restaurant, bar, lounge space available with rooftop access
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 […]
TASTE Williamsburg Greenpoint is returning in September
Believe it or not, September has almost arrived. Though we’re sad to see summer coming to a close, we’re delighted that one of our favorite food festivals is about to return. TASTE Williamsburg Greenpoint returns Sunday, September 15th and tickets are on sale now! TASTE Williamsburg Greenpoint will occur on September 15th, 2019 from 1pm-4pm. […]
This One Goes to Eleven: Weekly metal round up
Off the next two weeks to track vox for something new (metal!) and wedding duty (not metal!), so sip this one slow. WHAT TO HEAR: Leading the way this week is Portent (Gilead Media), the cauterizing new full-length from middle west black metal collective False. Comprised of four hypercoaster epics, Portent is Six Flags for […]
This One Goes to Eleven: Weekly metal roundup
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Two new hotel restaurants: Seven Seeds in Wburg and MADRE in Greenpoint
MADRE opened last week at the Franklin Guesthouse hotel in Greenpoint. It’s replaces BarGlory — a small plates joint we loved, operated by by an outside team — with an internally run operation: The cozy new-American restaurant, located at 214 Franklin St., will feature a wide ranging seasonal menu that may change from week to week, […]