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Ellie Plass

Ellie Plass

Ellie Plass is a food reporter for Bklyner. You can contact her, or send her tips at ellen@bklyner.com.
Aug
22
Lips Cafe: Family, Community and Coffee in East Flatbush

Lips Cafe: Family, Community and Coffee in East Flatbush

EAST FLATBUSH – On December 15th, 2018, Jamane Weekes needed a haircut. It was late, around 7:00 pm, his regular
5 min read
Aug
21
Brooklyn Farmers Markets Are Overflowing With Fantastic, Affordable Produce

Brooklyn Farmers Markets Are Overflowing With Fantastic, Affordable Produce

We don’t know about you, but we are definitely feeling the end of summer looming over us. Sun’s
2 min read
Aug
21
Policiano’s Italian Sausage – Simply Perfect

Policiano’s Italian Sausage – Simply Perfect

You could see the truck from space. Ellie Plass, Bklyner.EAST NEW YORK/LINDEN MALL – The best lunch around Linden
2 min read
Aug
20
Zarate Fulfills New York Restaurant Dreams With Once

Zarate Fulfills New York Restaurant Dreams With Once

CARROLL GARDENS – Chef Ricardo Zarate has always dreamt of opening a restaurant in New York. The executive chef at Rosaliné
2 min read
Aug
19
Algenio Continues Reign as Artichoke Pizza Contest Champion

Algenio Continues Reign as Artichoke Pizza Contest Champion

PARK SLOPE – Contestants at Artichoke Basille’s Pizza [https://www.artichokepizza.com] eating contest dripped with sweat as they shoved
2 min read
Aug
16
Lindenwood Diner: History and Crab Legs on Linden Boulevard

Lindenwood Diner: History and Crab Legs on Linden Boulevard

Lindenwood Diner’s multi-level sign. Liena Zagare, Bklyner.EAST NEW YORK/THE HOLE – The Lindenwood Diner [https://www.lindenwooddiner.com/
3 min read
Aug
15
Our Favorite Five Oyster Happy Hours For an Endless Summer

Our Favorite Five Oyster Happy Hours For an Endless Summer

There’s something uniquely summery about an oyster. Maybe it’s the way they glisten when the light hits them,
4 min read
Aug
14
Brooklyn Baklava Sets Up Shop in Boerum Hill

Brooklyn Baklava Sets Up Shop in Boerum Hill

BOERUM HILL – Brooklyn Baklava [https://brooklyn-baklava.business.site/#gallery] has set up a brick and mortar shop on 4th Avenue
2 min read
Aug
13
San Blas Brings New Latin Cuisine to Brooklyn Heights

San Blas Brings New Latin Cuisine to Brooklyn Heights

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – San Blas Latin Cuisine and Cocktails is named for a sad song about a sad story. Panama’s
3 min read
Aug
12
Gigi’s Bakery Brings Variety and Tradition to Bay Ridge

Gigi’s Bakery Brings Variety and Tradition to Bay Ridge

Gigi’s Bakery Bay Ridge. Ellie Plass/BklynerBAY RIDGE – Gigi’s Bakery opened in Bay Ridge on June 22nd, right
3 min read