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There’s something about the summer heat that just makes us want to drink a fun cocktail and pretend we’re somewhere that’s tropical and breezy, trading concrete for sand. These places all manage to do that – both in drink and atmosphere (although you’ll have to use your
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Owner and comedian Jennifer Salzman is at peace. (Photo by Pamela Wong / BKLYNER)Jennifer Salzman has had many careers—rock star, recruiter, event producer, and stand-up comedian. She now adds another title to her diverse resume—bar owner. Photo by Pamela Wong / BKLYNEROn Wednesday, November 30, Salzman officially debuts Salzy,
Food & Drink
Photo by Donny Levit / Park Slope StoopThere she was: a young woman with tattoos and Betty* Davis Eyes. Ok, the tattoos should be taken literally. The Betty Davis Eyes is what she was sipping; a cocktail of pisco [http://www.eater.com/drinks/2015/10/6/9385867/the-complete-guide-to-pisco], Mandarin Napolean
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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’
Food & Drink
Photo via Quarter Bar [https://www.facebook.com/149982888380865/photos/a.149984478380706.25916.149982888380865/331996206846198/?type=3&theater] South Slope is known for some of the great watering holes in the area. And now, the whole country knows. That’s because Esquire Magazine has named Quarter Bar one of
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Chef Silvia Barban (left) with co-owner Guilia Pelliccioni (right).Aita [http://www.aitarestaurant.com/] is ever-evolving, doling out Italian-inspired seasonal fare at the corner of Greene Avenue and Waverly Avenue. Besides recently bringing on chef Silvia Barban, an enthusiastic young cuisinier with a background in French-Italian cooking, the restaurant is
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Image via Bar Bolinas [http://www.instagram.com/bar_bolinas].For the past few months, Bar Bolinas [http://www.barbolinas.com/] (455A Myrtle Avenue) has been hosting a Cosmic Cocktail party during every third week of the month, with zodiac-inspired cocktails for everyone — especially those born under that sign! This
Central Brooklyn
Winter drinks at Sycamore. (Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)With a blizzard on the way, it may seem like you should hibernate at home and pray for spring. Don’t do that. Venture out to the neighborhood watering holes and partake in the great winter tradition of cold weather libations.
Central Brooklyn
French 75 at Highbury Pub. (Photo by Mike Sheehan Photography)New Year’s is the quintessential time for turning over a new leaf, and what better way to get an early start than sampling a brand-new cocktail as you celebrate the arrival of 2016? But what’s the best cocktail
563 5th Avenue
Photo by South Slope NewsIt feels like business as usual. And it feels comfortable. Peter Clothier, a long-time regular at Excelsior Bar [http://excelsiorbrooklyn.com/] (now at its new location at 563 5th Avenue, between 15th and 16th Streets), is watching Jeopardy. “7:00 every night. It’s a ritual
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The Mexican Bramble from Bar Chord. Photo by Anni Irish/Ditmas Park CornerWhile people keep dropping words like September and fall, there’s still plenty of summer to hold onto — especially when it comes to deliciously cold cocktails in the neighborhood. Here are a few drinks from local watering holes
504 Flatbush Avenue
Bluebird’s deceptively small exterior leads to a large lounge and dining area. While stuffing our faces with soup dumplings, ramen and more at Bashi Channel’s recent opening [/blog/food/bashi-channel-celebrates-soft-opening-will-hold-grand-opening-this-saturday] on Cortelyou, we had a chance to chat with one of the new restaurant’s owners, Jim Mamary,