Business
Darland, left, and Hankinson, the founders of Talea. Photo by Sydney ButlerLeAnn Darland and Tara Hankinson, the co-founders of Talea Beer Co [https://www.taleabeer.com/], famous for its unique vision and easy-to-drink beers, always knew that they’d want to open a taproom. The two met while working at
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Vanderbilt Avenue location of Beer Street. Courtesy of Josh Meckes of Beer Street.PROSPECT HEIGHTS — The second location of Beer Street [https://www.beerstreetny.com/] at 550 Vanderbilt Avenue, opening in the next two weeks, will offer both beer aficionados and novices beers both classic and rare, a menu by
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Lineup Brewing’s Katarina Martinez and MaisieKatarina Martinez has no problem keeping up with the boys. After years working in engineering at various tech start-ups, she’s embarked on another career in a male-dominated industry—beer brewing. “I’m the only sole female owner of a brewery and head brewer
Events
Behold, a Grin and Tonic. Photo by Kyle MackieThe “Grin and Tonic,” a twist on the classic cocktail, won the 2015 Brew York New York Sweepstakes. New York City residents can submit their innovative beer idea to the 2016 contest now until Dec. 28 for a chance to brew it
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Good vibes have a pinkish hue. Or maybe that’s just the lighting. (Courtesy BKLYNER/Justin Fox)Good Vibes seemed to emanate from the storefront on Smith Street. Sunken Hundred [http://www.sunkenhundred.nyc] (276 Smith Street, between Sackett Street and DeGraw Street) is a new Welsh gastropub in Cobble
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(Courtesy BKLYNER/Justin Fox)Lightning struck [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyRqdzF8swY] in my inbox last week. “Go to Dean’s”, said Corner Media’s Dina Rabiner. I’m not one to toss off a recommendation lightly, much less one half [/author/adam-rabiner/]of our resident gustatory power couple.
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Photo via sirpatstew [https://www.instagram.com/p/BAX_sovujN5/?taken-by=sirpatstew&hl=en]Park Slope Neighbor [/blog/news/o-captain-my-captain-patrick-stewart-moving-to-the-slope/] and actor Sir Patrick Stewart caused quite a stir when he practiced the authentic New York fold when enjoying his first “slice” back in May 2013 [/blog/food/patrick-stewart-enjoys-first-slice-of-pizza-at-smiling-pizza/
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Photo by Adam Rabiner / Park Slope StoopA beer festival, like an open bar, is inherently risky. You’ve laid out a decent sum in advance and now you have a window of opportunity and a seemingly limitless array of choices. The trick is to take maximum advantage while not ending
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Photo by Adam Rabiner / Park Slope StoopA beer festival, like an open bar, is inherently risky. You’ve laid out a decent sum in advance and now you have a window of opportunity and a seemingly limitless array of choices. The trick is to take maximum advantage while not ending
Food & Drink
The striking Sisters storefront (courtesy alliteration.) (Courtesy Fort Greene Focus/Justin Fox)Everything about Sisters Restaurant [/?s=sisters] is memorable, and that includes its name. Sisters [http://www.sistersbklyn.com/](900 Fulton Street, between Washington Avenue and Waverly Avenue) has long been a staple of Clinton Hill, whether as a
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Photo by Donny Levit / Park Slope StoopHave you? Eaten yet? That’s what this 5th Avenue “gastrobar” is asking you, in case you needed the place’s name decoded. We had a chance to have dinner here a few weeks back before South Brooklyn Shakespeare took over 5th Avenue with
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A picture perfect Bloody Mary (Courtesy Facebook/Aita)Here’s a recap of what went down this week. Follow us on Twitter [https://twitter.com/ftgfocus], like us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/FortGreeneFocus], and check out our Instagram [http://instagram.com/fortgreenefocus], and subscribe to our newsletter [http:
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Photo by Donny Levit / Park Slope StoopA bright, sun-splashed afternoon calls for a bright, sun-splashed meal. So today’s destination choice was easy: the brand spankin’ new HENRI’s Backyard [http://henrisbackyard.com/] (256 4th Avenue between President and Carroll Streets). Owner Binh Douglas had a soft opening last weekend
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Avid sportsball fans. (Courtesy Instagram/MullanesBK) [https://www.instagram.com/p/BG3CAKqrux6/]Sports are prone to cliché, so it’s fitting that sports bars are, too. Older pitchers invariably have guile [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pdjgdb-OxY8], draft picks always have tremendous upside potential [http://espn.go.com/espn/
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You can imbibe outside at DSK. (Courtesy Fort Greene Focus)What’s better than an ice cold beer on a hot summer’s day? Not much, though you might prefer a cocktail or perhaps a chilled glass of white wine. Warm weather and cool adult beverages just go together. We’
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Brunch is better when it’s boozy. (Courtesy Black Forest Brooklyn [https://www.instagram.com/blackforestbrooklyn/])Food is one of the best parts of covering Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. From Peck’s [/?s=peck%27s] to Greene Grape Provisions [/blog/2013/11/05/greene-grape-provisions-doubles-size/], there’s gastronomic magic in