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Corner Media’s managing editor Mary Bakija poses with the burger, photo by Bensonhurst BeanFood Stuffs: [/tag/food-stuffs/] Let’s be honest. We’ve all eyeballed Villabate Alba [http://villabate.com/]‘s second most distinctive dessert (the first, of course, being their famous orange- and cherry-garnished cannoli [/villabate-cannoli-eating-contest-slated-18th-avenues-columbus-day-festival/#.VcthwCxViko] ) with
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Source: Facebook/VillabateAlbaBy Jerry Del Priore There’s something to be said for food establishments that have withstood the test of time. With places seemingly opening one day, and closing the next, Bensonhurst has a large number of fantastic Italian food establishments that have been around for years, surviving and
7803 15th ave
What kind of sandwich would he be? As a fairly new arrival to this lovely land of Bensonhurst, today I set out to answer that question (among others), and to experience the phenomenon that is Lioni Italian Heroes [http://www.lioniitalianheroes.com/] (7803 15th Avenue) – which offers hundreds of sandwiches,
2579 cropsey ave
La Casa Bella (Source: Google Maps)When Superstorm Sandy struck and Gravesend Bay poured into the neighborhood, it took six days to pump the water out of La Casa Bella [http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-casa-bella-brooklyn] at 2579 Cropsey Avenue. “[It] was very crippling. Financially, mentally, physically—it was trying,
3003 ave u
Photo by John H.Tipsters let us know that Pizza D’Amore is preparing to open up shop at 3003 Avenue U, the former storefront of Pizzeria Del Corso and Sammie’s Pizza. It’s the latest outpost for the pizzeria, which also has locations in Mill Basin and Bensonhurst’
357 Washington Avenue
A beautiful week will give way to storms tomorrow if the forecast remains unchanged. (Photo by Francisco Daum)Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. Muggy weather is bearing down on us as we start the day. With showers predicted and expected temperatures in the low-90s, according to the National
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Clearing skies should leave us with more seasonable temperatures today. (Photo by Francisco Daum [http://www.flickr.com/photos/franciscodaum/])Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. Get out and enjoy the sunshine while you can, locals, because rain is expected to move into the area this weekend, according to
2811 ave u
Just a few short months after the closure of Jumpin’ Bean at 3081 Emmons Avenue, a new lease has been signed that will see Vittoria Seafood & Grill take over the commercial property. We’re told Vittoria will be opened by the people behind La Trattoria Ristorante Italiano, a long-established
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Throngs of crowds amass outside of the Barclays Center before and after events. (Photo by Willis Arnold)By Juliette Dekeyser Whether it’s a Brooklyn Nets game, a Nine Inch Nails concert or a Justin Bieber show, an event at the Barclays Center means that ten times the regular number
18th ave
Source: Whiskeygonebad/FlickrThe Festa di Santa Rosalia, also known as the 18th Avenue Feast, is going ahead with its full 11-day schedule as planned, Bensonhurst Bean confirmed today. The festival’s fate came into question yet again after reports surfaced saying that the event “faces second cancellation [http://brooklyndaily.com/
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After some dousing rain, plants at Fort Greene Park look plumper than ever. (Photo by Francisco Daum)Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. If you’re just crawling out of that foggy haze, you can find the perfect cup of joe with this list of local coffee shops on
3845 nostrand ave
THE BITE [/tag/the-bite/]: Connie’s Pizza (3845 Nostrand Avenue) is one of the survivors of Sheepshead Bay. With Pathmark closed and a Subway shop located almost next door, it has to be. Enticed by a large sign in the window offering $5 heros, I ventured in for lunch and
1723 emmons ave
This is a paid announcement from il Fornetto Restaurant [http://www.ilfornettorestaurant.com/], located at 2902 Emmon’s Avenue, Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn (718) 332-8494. Il Fornetto’s beautiful waterfront setting right on Sheepshead Bay is the perfect place for love this Mother’s Day. Treat your mother, grandmother, or wife
five brothers pizza
THE BITE [/tag/the-bite/]: Anthony’s Place [/anthonys-place-the-bob-salad-the-bite/] over on Ave X claims to have invented garlic knots. Now I don’t know if that’s true, but they do make some good garlic knots. However, Five Brother’s Pizza, 2650 Coney Island Avenue, has just upped the game. In
g&s pork store
Welcome back to The Bite [/tag/the-bite/], Sheepshead Bites’ weekly column where we explore the foodstuffs of Sheepshead Bay. Each week we check out a different offering from one of the many restaurants, delis, food carts, bakeries, butchers, fish mongers, or grocers in our neighborhood. If it’s edible, we’