Bensonhurst
(Photo by Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)If you live in southern Brooklyn, you will most likely encounter someone observing Ramadan this month. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is the holiest time for Muslims. Ramadan commemorates the first time the Quran (Islam’s sacred text) was revealed
Food & Drink
Photo via Hey Hey Canteen [https://www.facebook.com/heyheycanteen/photos/pb.987125654716699.-2207520000.1465320943./987136394715625/?type=3&theater] Owner Kay Ch’ien will open Hey Hey Canteen [http://www.heyheycanteen.com/] (440 4th Avenue at 6th Street) after closing 2 Duck Goose [/blog/business/2-duck-goose-wont-be-it-for-time-being-plans-2016-re-opening/], her former Cantonese-inspired
Central Brooklyn
(Co-owners Farrukh & Srini and Staff: Nargis, Zahid & Suban)Back in February, we wrote about a pair of new Indian/Pakistani/Bangladeshi restaurants “opening soon.” [/blog/news/madinas-owners-will-open-two-new-restaurants-area/] Now, we’re happy to announce that Kohinoor [/business-overview/kohinoor-brooklyn-ny-11218/f7f1d39e-99ce-4a67-a474-69a1e58fb3cc/] , a new Indian/Pakistani/Bangladeshi restaurant at 413 Cortelyou Road,
Food & Drink
Just when we thought we had the month of June figured out [/blog/food/june-2016-slope-eats-drinks-opened-closed-whats-coming-soon/], a trilogy of curiosities show up. And it all happened fast enough that we’re trying to follow the breadcrumb trails. From Windsor Terrace to the northern part of the Slope, we’ve come upon
Business
Photo courtesy of Alina’s Wine & LiquorAlina’s Wine & Liquor is determined to bring a new focus to the way people of Sunset Park drink. The store, which is located at 5014 4th Avenue, held its grand opening on May 21. The owners hope to ignite an appreciation
Food & Drink
It’s almost time for UEFA Euro 2016, and that means it’s time to find a place to watch. We’ve got you covered with a rundown of the best spots in the Brownstone Belt. Who’ve you got? FORT GREENE Photo by Alan Tansey, via Black Forest Brooklyn
Food & Drink
This week’s recipe is for Shaved Asparagus Salad. While asparagus [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asparagus]in Brooklyn is available almost year round, it is in season locally only in spring and early summer. This very quick and refreshing recipe will get you through the heat wave we’ve
Food & Drink
This week’s recipe is for Shaved Asparagus Salad. While asparagus [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asparagus]in Brooklyn is available almost year round, it is in season locally only in Spring and early summer. This very quick and refreshing recipe will to get you through the heat wave we’
Bensonhurst
With Bensonhurst Greenmarket opening this weekend with new vendors and live jazz [/bensonhurst-greenmarket-returns-weekend-live-jazz/#.V1Gcw5MrLsE], why not make this lovely seasonal dish? This week’s Greenmarket recipe is Shaved Asparagus Salad. While asparagus [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asparagus]in Brooklyn is available almost year round, it is in season locally
Food & Drink
This week’s recipe is for Shaved Asparagus Salad. While asparagus [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asparagus]in Brooklyn is available almost year round, it is in season locally only in Spring and early summer. This very quick and refreshing recipe will to get you through the heat wave we’
Food & Drink
Taco TrioWhen it comes to Central American food — particularly Mexican cuisine — Sunset Park is something of a mecca for Brooklyn. Tacos, perhaps the most iconic of all Mexican dishes abound in our lovely neighborhood. The options are endless though, and choices are hard, so we’ve narrowed down the list
Central Brooklyn
(Photo via Michael Odmark)We have the latest scoop on the new restaurant and bar opening at 1616 Cortelyou Road. Now called Victorian Flatbush Counter, the “all day hangout” is the latest venture from the owner of Café Madeline Adell, who has made some tweaks to the plan since we