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Feb
12
Wakuwaku: A New Izakaya Comes to Japan Village

Wakuwaku: A New Izakaya Comes to Japan Village

Teishoku with eel at Wakuwaku. Courtesy of WakuwakuSUNSET PARK — In Japanese, the phrase “Wakuwaku” denotes fun and excitement– it describes
4 min read
Feb
11
Randolph Beer Promises a Boozy Playground at 25 Kent

Randolph Beer Promises a Boozy Playground at 25 Kent

Games at the DUMBO location of Randolph Beer. Courtesy of Miguel Rivas. WILLIAMSBURG — The concept behind the new location of
3 min read
Feb
07
New Biz: Baku Grocery Store, Community Legal Services, Woman-Owned Boxing Club, and More

New Biz: Baku Grocery Store, Community Legal Services, Woman-Owned Boxing Club, and More

Welcome to our business column, where we’ll share news on expansions, new biz, pop-ups, art shows, and recent closures.
3 min read
Feb
06
Queen: A Mediterranean Oasis Comes to Bushwick

Queen: A Mediterranean Oasis Comes to Bushwick

Exterior of Queen. Photo by Kenny Rodriguez, Courtesy of Queen.BUSHWICK — Right off the Jefferson L stop in Bushwick, among
4 min read
Feb
05
Aura Cocina & Bar Brings a Havana Vacation with an Asian Twist to East Williamsburg

Aura Cocina & Bar Brings a Havana Vacation with an Asian Twist to East Williamsburg

Interior of Aura Cocina & Bar. Rachel Baron/Bklyner.EAST WILLIAMSBURG — A new Cuban-Asian restaurant Aura Cocina & Bar [https:
3 min read
Feb
04
Celebrate Black History Month in Brooklyn Through Food

Celebrate Black History Month in Brooklyn Through Food

It’s February, and since 1976, February has been designated by every U.S. President as Black History Month. This
4 min read
Jan
31
Kosher Coffee Shop Chocolatte Comes to Franklin Avenue

Kosher Coffee Shop Chocolatte Comes to Franklin Avenue

Chocolatte on Franklin Avenue. Rachel Baron/Bklyner.CROWN HEIGHTS — A bearded, fedora-clad gentlemen, his blank eyes staring out from behind
5 min read
Jan
30
Sunday Gravy: Enjoy Traditional Italian American Supper at Estuary

Sunday Gravy: Enjoy Traditional Italian American Supper at Estuary

Sunday gravy. Courtesy of Sam Barrett-Cotter at One15 Brooklyn Marina.BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Chef Danny Brown, who earned Queens its first
3 min read
Jan
30
Where to Watch Super Bowl LIV in Brooklyn

Where to Watch Super Bowl LIV in Brooklyn

This Sunday, February 2, for the 54th Super Bowl, the San Francisco 49ers will play against the Kansas City Chiefs.
5 min read
Jan
29
Beer Street: Prospect Heights Will Get Craft Beer Bar

Beer Street: Prospect Heights Will Get Craft Beer Bar

Vanderbilt Avenue location of Beer Street. Courtesy of Josh Meckes of Beer Street.PROSPECT HEIGHTS — The second location of Beer
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