Ellie Plass is a food reporter for Bklyner. You can contact her, or send her tips at ellen@bklyner.com.
COVID-19
Thomas Verdillo, the owner and founder of Tommaso Restaurant [https://tommasoinbrooklyn.com/] in Bensonhurst, passed away on Sunday, December 27th, due to complications from COVID-19. Tommaso’s celebrated its 51st anniversary in November, and has been considered a staple in the neighborhood for years, due in large part to its
Business
Baikal Mechanical in Brooklyn, owned by three brothers Rafic, Ruslan, and Rustam Galyanurov, has been in business since 2015. The company specializes in HVAC equipment, focusing on machines that require very little maintenance and custom-designed pieces. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Baikal mechanical has sold and installed over 1,
Bay Ridge
Welcome back to yet another installment of Openings and Closings. This week we welcome a few new Greenpoint spots, a coffee shop/woodworking parlor, and yet another seafood restaurant. As usual, the few goodbyes we have are hard, but there are mercifully only three. And as always, let us know
Business
Last night, the Brooklyn Public Library’s 17th annual PowerUp! [https://www.bklynlibrary.org/business/powerup] competition culminated in a Zoom program to announce the winners. The competition, which was hosted by Joe Connolly of WCBS News Radio, began with over 300 participants and 90 business proposals. The awards ceremony
Business
With indoor dining closed and snow advisories upon us, Christmas Dinner delivered sounds pretty good right about now. Luckily, these Brooklyn restaurants have got you covered, whether you want a classic spiral ham, waygu hot pot, or lobster mac and cheese. Christmas Eve and Day Meals Antica Pesa [https://www.
Business
Amazon Prime delivery in Brooklyn. Liena Zagare/BklynerAssemblymember Robert Carroll, who represents Brooklyn’s District 44, has recently made news after reviving his bill to place a $3.00 surcharge on online packages. The legislation was first introduced in 2019 by Carroll, who stressed to us that it was “not
Business
As temperatures drop, hospitalizations increase, and cases rise, Brooklyners are bracing for a highly unusual Winter season. The pleasures of outdoor dining are soon to be marred by the cold, and according to Governor Cuomo [https://twitter.com/NYGovCuomo/status/1335987364347473921], indoor dining may soon be shut down. For some
Ditmas Park
If there’s one thing that this year could use more of, it’s definitely latkes. Sufganiyot. Brisket. We’ve rounded up some of the best spots to treat yourself to a Hanukkah feast this year, whether you need just a single donut or packages of colorful dreidels. Bklyn Larder
Bay Ridge
Borsalia [http://borsalia.com/] 79 Grand Street, between Wythe Avenue and Berry Street. > [https://www.instagram.com/p/CHyHEnWlM9t/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading] [https://www.instagram.com/p/CHyHEnWlM9t/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading] This new coffeehouse and pastry shop opened on
Bushwick
When the city hits 3% 7-day positivity for COVID-19, it will be deemed an Orange zone, Governor Andrew Cuomo said this week, and with that come additional measures to contain the pandemic. Right now, the 7-day positivity rate is hovering around 2.5%. Further restrictions on indoor dining and other
Business
Image courtesy of Bridgestone.Zach Kinzer has worked at the Bridgestone Dry Cleaners and Laundry as the general manager for twelve years. His father, Ken Kinzer, opened the business in 1982, almost thirty years ago. The small, family-owned and operated company has two locations, both in neighborhoods of downtown Brooklyn.
Bed Stuy
It’s a seafood boil takeover, as we welcome three new spots all serving the dish. If crab legs aren’t your thing, we’ve also got a new tea house, lots of coffee spots, and a natural wine bar. Luckily this week, there’s only one goodbye— almost as