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Rachel Lindy Baron

Rachel Lindy Baron

Rachel is a reporter for Bklyner and recent Brooklyn transplant who is a bit obsessed with food.
Feb
12
Wakuwaku: A New Izakaya Comes to Japan Village

Wakuwaku: A New Izakaya Comes to Japan Village

Teishoku with eel at Wakuwaku. Courtesy of WakuwakuSUNSET PARK — In Japanese, the phrase “Wakuwaku” denotes fun and excitement– it describes
4 min read
Feb
11
Randolph Beer Promises a Boozy Playground at 25 Kent

Randolph Beer Promises a Boozy Playground at 25 Kent

Games at the DUMBO location of Randolph Beer. Courtesy of Miguel Rivas. WILLIAMSBURG — The concept behind the new location of
3 min read
Feb
06
National Grid, Local Representatives Respond to Moore Street Businesses in Crisis

National Grid, Local Representatives Respond to Moore Street Businesses in Crisis

Piles of wood in front of Manuel Rivera’s store. Rachel Baron/Bklyner.Last week, we reported [/mri-national-grid-pipeline/] on a
5 min read
Feb
05
Aura Cocina & Bar Brings a Havana Vacation with an Asian Twist to East Williamsburg

Aura Cocina & Bar Brings a Havana Vacation with an Asian Twist to East Williamsburg

Interior of Aura Cocina & Bar. Rachel Baron/Bklyner.EAST WILLIAMSBURG — A new Cuban-Asian restaurant Aura Cocina & Bar [https:
3 min read
Feb
03
Smoke Bombs, Vandalized Subway Stations: Was It Worth It?

Smoke Bombs, Vandalized Subway Stations: Was It Worth It?

Protesters at Grand Central Terminal Friday night. Rachel Baron/Bklyner. MANHATTAN — Friday night, hundreds of protesters gathered at Grand Central
6 min read
Jan
31
Newly Modernized LIRR Nostrand Avenue Station Opened Today

Newly Modernized LIRR Nostrand Avenue Station Opened Today

New canopies and new yellow tactile warning strips at Nostrand Avenue Station. Rachel Baron/Bklyner.BED-STUY — MTA Long Island Railroad
4 min read
Jan
31
Kosher Coffee Shop Chocolatte Comes to Franklin Avenue

Kosher Coffee Shop Chocolatte Comes to Franklin Avenue

Chocolatte on Franklin Avenue. Rachel Baron/Bklyner.CROWN HEIGHTS — A bearded, fedora-clad gentlemen, his blank eyes staring out from behind
5 min read
Jan
31
‘It’s Killing Us,’ Small Businesses Take a Hit as New Pipeline Construction Continues

‘It’s Killing Us,’ Small Businesses Take a Hit as New Pipeline Construction Continues

Construction on Moore Street between Humboldt Street and Graham Avenue. Rachel Baron/Bklyner.NORTH BROOKLYN — Construction of a new National
7 min read
Jan
30
Sunday Gravy: Enjoy Traditional Italian American Supper at Estuary

Sunday Gravy: Enjoy Traditional Italian American Supper at Estuary

Sunday gravy. Courtesy of Sam Barrett-Cotter at One15 Brooklyn Marina.BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Chef Danny Brown, who earned Queens its first
3 min read
Jan
29
Beer Street: Prospect Heights Will Get Craft Beer Bar

Beer Street: Prospect Heights Will Get Craft Beer Bar

Vanderbilt Avenue location of Beer Street. Courtesy of Josh Meckes of Beer Street.PROSPECT HEIGHTS — The second location of Beer
4 min read