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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.
Apr
21
A Novel Kitchen Had A Novel Beginning: From Car Crash To Business Partners

A Novel Kitchen Had A Novel Beginning: From Car Crash To Business Partners

When Ali Ahmed and Akram Nassir saw the “For Rent” sign at 151 Atlantic Avenue, they immediately went in and
4 min read
Apr
15
Openings and Closings: Biscuits, Burgers, and Bubble Teas

Openings and Closings: Biscuits, Burgers, and Bubble Teas

Welcome back to Openings and Closings. Join us in welcoming some new soul food, a bar with a tree inside,
3 min read
Apr
12
The New Makers of Brooklyn

The New Makers of Brooklyn

For some Brooklyn residents, being laid-off, furloughed, or underemployed was a blessing in disguise. It gave a unique opportunity to
6 min read
Apr
09
Chef Katsu Opens in Clinton Hill Thanks to Neighborhood Support

Chef Katsu Opens in Clinton Hill Thanks to Neighborhood Support

The restaurant opened in part thanks to support from its Clinton Hill neighborhood. Photo courtesy of Chef Katsu.When Chef
3 min read
Apr
02
Talea Beer Co., NYC’s First All Women-Owned Brewery, Opens In Williamsburg

Talea Beer Co., NYC’s First All Women-Owned Brewery, Opens In Williamsburg

Darland, left, and Hankinson, the founders of Talea. Photo by Sydney ButlerLeAnn Darland and Tara Hankinson, the co-founders of Talea
3 min read
Apr
01
Openings and Closings: Pork Katsu, Pistachio Tart, and Pide

Openings and Closings: Pork Katsu, Pistachio Tart, and Pide

Welcome back to Openings and Closings. This week we welcome back a spot we thought was gone for good, as
3 min read
Mar
30
How to Celebrate Easter in Brooklyn: Chocolate Bunnies and Brunch

How to Celebrate Easter in Brooklyn: Chocolate Bunnies and Brunch

Our next holiday is right around the corner, and we have suggestions for everything from chocolate eggs and bunnies to
3 min read
Mar
25
Brooklyn’s Mirimus A Winner in XPRIZE Covid Testing Competition

Brooklyn’s Mirimus A Winner in XPRIZE Covid Testing Competition

The CEO Prem Premsrirut in the lab. Courtesy of Mirimus.Brooklyn-based company Mirimus, Inc. [http://mirimus.com/] was recently named
3 min read
Mar
11
Openings and Closings: Bibimbap, Branzino, and Beef Yaroa

Openings and Closings: Bibimbap, Branzino, and Beef Yaroa

This week we welcome a new Italian eatery with a great happy hour, a coffee shop with a cause, and
3 min read
Mar
09
The Bagel Debate: Our Favorites in Brooklyn

The Bagel Debate: Our Favorites in Brooklyn

Bagels. They’re among our fair city’s most controversial foods, right up there with pizza and pastrami, so it’
3 min read