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Nothing says winter comfort like a big bowl of homemade soup, and believe it or not, whipping up a warm batch doesn’t require hours in front of the stove. Today’s easy weekday meal [/?s=easy+weekday+meals], from South Slope’s Jenn Newman [http://thejennnewman.com/], brings some
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Brewshot will replace Beygl at 207 7th Avenue. (Photo by Park Slope Stoop)Out with the old, in with the new? It’s hard to know what will stick and what won’t in the Park Slope food business. What we do know is this: changes are upon us as
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Photo by Shannon Geis/Kensington BKA new Italian restaurant has opened its doors at 1238 Prospect Avenue near Reeve Place, called Della [http://www.dellarestaurant.com/]. The eatery is owned by Jeremiah Fox, who owns several other businesses along the strip including The Juice Box and The Fox & the
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Photo by Ditmas Park CornerCalaveras [http://www.calaverasmexicangrill.com/], the Mexican restaurant at 2905 Fort Hamilton Parkway which opened last year [/food/calaveras-a-new-mexican-restaurant-at-2905-fort-hamilton-parkway-is-now-open] and was put up for sale a few months ago [/business/calaveras-restaurant-on-fort-hamilton-parkway-is-for-sale/], has now been sold and the owners will be closing up shop this Saturday. “We
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Photo by Park Slope StoopThe story doesn’t have the gravitas of a Puccini opera, however the players in this tale are singing arias that have created quite a drama. The landlord versus owner kind of drama. And their stories are in extreme opposition. The setting is 160 7th Avenue
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El Mexicano Restaurante’s burrito. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites)THE BITE: [/tag/the-bite/] Sometimes, the best way to stay warm during a cold snap is to hunker down with a meaty sandwich. Neighbors in Sheepshead Bay already have a few favorites to fight the winter chills — the roast beef
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Photo by South Slope NewsThere 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
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Courtesy of Fiorentino’sFine Italian food is about to become a little scarcer in Gravesend. Fiorentino’s Ristorante [http://fiorentinosristorante.com/] (313 Avenue U), an authentic, no-frills Italian spot on Avenue U known for its generous helpings of red sauce-drenched pasta, will be closing its doors for good this Sunday
Central Brooklyn
Photo by Shannon Geis/Ditmas Park CornerWe love a good bagel and lox and recently Coffee Z, the newish coffee shop in Newkirk Plaza [/blog/food/newkirk-plazas-coffee-z-celebrates-opening-with-fresh-fruit-smoothies-cold-brews-pastries-more/] , has started serving up Lox Sandwiches, as well as adding other breakfast and lunch options to their menu. We stopped by this week
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Photo by Kensington BKWe noticed this sign up in 781 Coney Island Avenue, between Cortelyou and Dorchester roads, recently in the former Amazing Saver Discount & Grocery [/blog/food/amazing-saver-discount-grocery-is-now-open-at-781-coney-island-avenue/] spot. We haven’t heard too much about the space yet, but we are looking forward to having more delicious
Bensonhurst
Courtesy of Fiorentino’sFine Italian food is about to become a little scarcer in Gravesend. Fiorentino’s Ristorante [http://fiorentinosristorante.com/] (313 Avenue U), an authentic, no-frills Italian spot on Avenue U known for its generous helpings of red sauce-drenched pasta, will be closing its doors for good this Sunday
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Photo by Ditmas Park CornerWe noticed this sign up in 781 Coney Island Avenue, between Cortelyou and Dorchester roads, recently in the former Amazing Saver Discount & Grocery [/blog/food/amazing-saver-discount-grocery-is-now-open-at-781-coney-island-avenue/] spot. We haven’t heard too much about the space yet, but we are looking forward to having more