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Openings, Reopenings, and Closings

Things continue to change very quickly here in Brooklyn. Small businesses, as we all know, are struggling under the weight of this new reality, trying (like we are) to figure out what works best for them. To try to accommodate some of this constant change, we will be updating you

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Where to Eat, Drink, and Dance on New Year’s Eve in Brooklyn

The end of a decade is something that deserves to be celebrated. Whether you’re in the market for a sit-down prix-fixe menu, lots of drinking and dancing, a la carte dining in the neighborhood, or a little bit of everything, we’ve got something for you on this list.

Food & Drink

Bridgeview Diner = Best Diner In Brooklyn?

We are talking big, open 24-hours, has parking lot category, and while we are yet to eat at a couple, this spot may just be the best in Brooklyn, full stop. The Bridgeview Diner, located on 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge, is spotless (which is quite unusual) and always full,

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An Ode To The Academy Restaurant

The Academy Restaurant (Courtesy Fort Greene Focus/Justin Fox)I know from diners; I am of New Jersey. Fort Greene is home to a damn good diner. The Academy Restaurant (69 Lafayette Avenue between South Elliot Place and Fort Greene Place) is a consummate diner, the sort that sticks with

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The Bite: Hunker Down With Great Food & Company At Three Star Restaurant

Pastrami Reuben sandwich, potato salad and coffee at Three Stars Restaurant. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)THE BITE: One of Sheepshead Bay’s oldest diners is also one of the most difficult to spot. Many of the neighborhood’s other casual dining restaurants are housed in their own buildings — with

Central Brooklyn

George’s Restaurant Does Not Disappoint With Solid Diner Classics

Photo by Ditmas Park CornerGeorge’s Restaurant, a neighborhood staple since 1956, has finally reopened this week. They are celebrating their official grand opening today, but we stopped in earlier this week to check out the updated space and taste some diner classics. The new owners, who are relatives of

Central Brooklyn

George’s Restaurant Does Not Disappoint With Solid Diner Classics

Photo by Ditmas Park CornerGeorge’s Restaurant, a neighborhood staple since 1956, has finally reopened this week. They are celebrating their official grand opening today, but we stopped in earlier this week to check out the updated space and taste some diner classics. The new owners, who are relatives of

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The Bite: Unthaw With Hot Brew & Soup At Coffee Spot Cafe

A latte with mushroom and barley soup. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)THE BITE: Last week, damp weather and plunging temperatures abruptly replaced summer’s sunny comfort. (Thankfully, the sun returned). It was on one of those stormy days last week that I ducked into the Coffee Spot Cafe to

753 Coney Island Avenue

It’s Official! George’s Restaurant Will Reopen; Family Of Original Owners To Run Diner

George’s is coming back! After city marshals repossessed George’s Restaurant (753 Coney Island Avenue, by Cortelyou Road) for the landlord because the then-owner hadn’t paid his bills for months, the family of the original owners will soon reopen the decades-old neighborhood establishment. “My cousins will be reopening

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New American Diner Opens On New Utrecht Avenue

Source: Google MapsA new American restaurant replaced another on New Utrecht Ave in Dyker Heights last month. Gus’ American Grill, on 7206 New Utrecht Ave, was previously known as Antonio’s Luncheonette, and has gotten pretty decent reviews since its grand opening. Gus’ opens at 7am, seven days a week,

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El Greco Makes List Of NYC’s Best Diners

Photo By Erica ShermanGothamist just released a list of its 10 favorite New York City diners and our very own El Greco (1821 Emmons Avenue) made the list. Although the list isn’t explicitly ranked, we’re going to assume that because El Greco appears at the bottom of the

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Brooklyn’s Best Greasy Spoon: El Greco Diner?

One of El Greco's sumptuous cake offerings. Photo by Erica ShermanIf past comments are any indication, many of you will have a lot to say about this write-up that appeared in yesterday’s New York Post. I could almost hear Rick Blaine’s voice lamenting, “Of all the greasy spoon