City Kid Corner
Nothing says easy weekday meal [/?s=easy+weekday+meals] like a pound of hamburger meat. If your go-to ground beef recipes are feeling a little tired, though, neighbor Jenn Newman [http://www.delightfullydishy.com] has a fun spin on meatball night that’s sure to become a frequently requested dish
Central Brooklyn
Vegan Delights On Washington Avenue. (Photo: Google Maps)One of the beautiful things about Brooklyn is the variety of amazing people and food in the area. On one block, you might have a pizza shop, Indian restaurant and raw juice bar right next door to each other. As a vegan,
Arts & Culture
Blue Sky Bakery owner Erik Goetze with artist Terri Frohman. (Photo by Jessica Geren)Stop into Blue Sky Bakery [http://www.blueskybakery.org/] (53 5th Avenue between Bergen Street and St. Marks Avenue) for one of their famous muffins and enjoy some artistic work while you’re there. This month,
Food & Drink
Pastrami Reuben sandwich, potato salad and coffee at Three Stars Restaurant. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)THE BITE: [/tag/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 [/diners-sheepshead-bay/] are housed in their
Food & Drink
Photo by Park Slope StoopThere are few things more satisfying than having a morning cuppa cuppa. Of course, that cuppa cuppa can be coffee, tea, or whatever beverage you prefer to get your day started. In this series, a cuppa cuppa doesn’t only refer to the beverage. It’s
City Kid Corner
Snow, cold weather, and hectic midweek schedules can only mean one thing – it’s time to bust out another quick and cozy soup recipe [/food/easy-weekday-meals-lime-and-cilantro-chicken-soup/]. Today’s Italian sausage soup is bursting with vegetables, spicy sausage, and enough homemade goodness to propel your family to the end of another
Bensonhurst
If the owners of Sunset Park’s Fei Long Market [http://www.yelp.com/biz/fei-long-supermarket-brooklynhttp://www.yelp.com/biz/fei-long-supermarket-brooklyn] were trying to keep their bid [/owners-of-sunset-parks-fei-long-market-bids-on-waldbaums/#.VqjXvJMrLe0] on the shuttered Bensonhurst Waldbaums supermarket under wraps, their plan has failed. Another Asian grocer — identified as “JMart Group Inc.” — has
Central Brooklyn
The bar at La Loba Cantina. (Photo: La Loba Cantina)Another great addition to the nightlife on Church Avenue has just opened its doors. La Loba Cantina [http://lalobacantina.com], a bar featuring the cuisine of Oaxaca, Mexico had a “soft launch” last night. The creation of Kensington residents Jeff
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.
Bensonhurst
Photo by Heather Chin/Bensonhurst BeanBefore you even enter Darn Donuts [http://www.yelp.com/biz/darn-donuts-bay-ridge] (8723 4th Avenue), the bubblegum pink-and-green signage suggests sugary treats are served within. The gourmet donut shop had its ribbon-cutting in Bay Ridge Saturday, drawing fans, food critics, community members of all ages,
Food & Drink
V & S Pizzeria owners Joe Scola, left, and Joe Faiello. (Photo by Massy Vainshtein)It’s been 30 years since Joe Scola teamed up with his business partner Dominick Gueli to purchase V & S Pizzeria [http://www.yelp.com/biz/v-and-s-pizza-brooklyn] from the original owners, Vinny and Sal
Bensonhurst
Photo by brokennecksfeatherweight [https://instagram.com/p/92IMD7tnN4/] via Instagram> Update [January 21, 1:33pm]: We’ve obtained court documents from Bill Wunner of Coupons in the News indicating that a bid indeed has been made by Fei Long Market. The contact person and email listed on the paperwork