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Jan
30
For Women, from Women: Jazeeba Beauty Salon

For Women, from Women: Jazeeba Beauty Salon

Jazeeba salon, Maria Newsom/BklynerMIDWOOD—The mixed-use architecture which defines the stretch of Foster Avenue from MacDonald to Ocean Avenues,
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Jan
28
For Negroni Lovers: Greenpoint Welcomes New Amaro Taproom St. Agrestis

For Negroni Lovers: Greenpoint Welcomes New Amaro Taproom St. Agrestis

Louis Catizone, Co-Owner of St. Agrestis at the taproom. Courtesy of St. Agrestis.GREENPOINT — A Greenpoint-based brand [http://stagrestis.com]
4 min read
Jan
28
New Biz: Rooftop Skating, Co-Working for Women, & Jazz Club Closure

New Biz: Rooftop Skating, Co-Working for Women, & Jazz Club Closure

Welcome to our business column, where we’ll share news on expansions, new biz, pop-ups, art shows, and recent closures.
4 min read
Jan
27
Love, Nelly: A Colombian Bakery Is Coming to Bed-Stuy

Love, Nelly: A Colombian Bakery Is Coming to Bed-Stuy

New York style arepa with ham, egg, and cheese. Courtesy of Love, Nelly.BED-STUY — This spring, the team behind the
3 min read
Jan
16
New Biz: Polish Market, Lactation Pod, and Luxury Senior Living

New Biz: Polish Market, Lactation Pod, and Luxury Senior Living

Welcome to our business column, where we’ll share news on expansions, new biz, pop-ups, art shows, and recent closures.
3 min read
Jan
14
New Community Spaces: metaDEN for POC Opens Bushwick Homebase 

New Community Spaces: metaDEN for POC Opens Bushwick Homebase 

metaDEN’s co-founders at the night market: McKenzie Angela Martinez (left), Joss Martinez (right). Arno Pedram/Bklyner.BUSHWICK — MetaDEN’s
3 min read
Jan
13
The Power of Branding: Claudia’s, Brooklyn’s Guatemalan Restaurant

The Power of Branding: Claudia’s, Brooklyn’s Guatemalan Restaurant

Interior of bar at Claudia’s. Courtesy of Claudia’s.EAST WILLIAMSBURG — One word: authenticity! That was the mantra that
5 min read
Jan
10
New Biz: Trader Joes, Dave & Busters, Skate Parks, & Barbershops

New Biz: Trader Joes, Dave & Busters, Skate Parks, & Barbershops

Welcome to our business column, where we’ll share news on expansions, new biz, pop-ups, art shows, and recent closures.
4 min read
Jan
08
Historic Gage & Tollner Returns to Downtown Brooklyn After 16 Years

Historic Gage & Tollner Returns to Downtown Brooklyn After 16 Years

A previous owner, Ed Dewey, lighting a gas chandelier. Courtesy of Gage & Tollner.Gage & Tollner [https://gageandtollner.com]
5 min read
Jan
08
No Pants? No Problem! Take a Subway Ride in Your Underwear this Sunday

No Pants? No Problem! Take a Subway Ride in Your Underwear this Sunday

No Pants Subway Ride. Photo by Arin Sang-Urai.Take off your pants and join improve theater troupe Improv Everywhere [https:
2 min read