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Schaller’s Stube: Uptown Sausage Bar Comes To Downtown Brooklyn

DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN – A pedigreed German-style charcuterie and sausage bar will soon join the lineup of food vendors at Dekalb Market Hall [https://www.dekalbmarkethall.com/]. Courtesy of Schaller’s StubeSchaller’s Stube—”a Berlin style street food stand with a New York sensibility”—will officially open on Friday, November 1

Arts & Culture

A Swinging Good Time: Made In New York Jazz Cafe & Bar

PARK SLOPE – A new Park Slope jazz venue officially celebrated its grand opening over the weekend with a trio of jazz greats. Pianist Cyrus Chestnut, bassist Buster Williams, and drummer Lenny White perform during Made in New York’s grand opening weekend (Photo: Nathan Haselby)Pianist Cyrus Chestnut [https://www.

Business

Wegmans Opens Sunday, October 27

Courtesy of WegmansBROOKLYN NAVY YARD – The wait is nearly over for Wegmaniacs. New York City’s first Wegmans [https://www.wegmans.com/stores/brooklyn-ny.html] supermarket officially opens its doors at the Brooklyn Navy Yard at 7am on Sunday, October 27. Bklyner has been following the status of the store

Food & Drink

Not Just Chocolate: New Park Slope Shop Creates Edible Works of Art

A selection of treats at Not Just Chocolate, 537 5th Avenue, Park Slope (Pamela Wong/Bklyner)PARK SLOPE – A new shop in Park Slope offers a selection of chocolate masterpieces that look almost too beautiful to eat. Not Just Chocolate [https://www.instagram.com/not.just.chocolate/] officially opened at

Food & Drink

Baked Co-Founder Debuts New Café in Prospect Heights

PROSPECT HEIGHTS – Say hello to Ciao, Gloria [https://www.ciaogloria.com], a new bake shop and café opened last week by one of the founders of Red Hook’s beloved Baked. Ciao, Gloria, 550 Vanderbilt Avenue (Photo courtesy of Ciao, Gloria)“I had been doing it for about 14 years

Central Brooklyn

Beyond the PSL: Six Fall Treats to Celebrate the Season

Ah, fall. Leaves changing, light golden, air crisp. Pumpkin everywhere. Literally, everywhere. In everything. The amount of pumpkin on the market can sometimes be overwhelming, but never fear. We’ve rounded up the best fall treats the Borough has to offer—we even snuck two alcoholic drinks in there just

Business

Dine In Park Slope 2019: More Than 50 Eateries To Offer Specials Aug. 19-30

PARK SLOPE – The good folks at the Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID [http://parkslopefifthavenuebid.com/event/dine-in-park-slope-2019/], North Flatbush BID [https://nfbid.com], Park Slope Chamber of Commerce [http://www.shopseventh.com], and Park Slope Civic Council [https://parkslopeciviccouncil.org] have teamed up for the 2nd Annual Dine in Park

Business

Pomp And Circumstance: Teeny Tiny Fine Dining

The exterior of Pomp and Circumstance. Ellie Plass, BklynerWILLIAMSBURG – For Pomp and Circumstance [https://pandcdining.com], their small stature is part of their strength. The thirty seat, cozily brick-walled restaurant opened in early June on Lorimer Street right off of the Metropolitan Avenue subway stop, in a part of Williamsburg

Business

Jazz Club to Replace Nargis on Park Slope’s 5th Avenue

PARK SLOPE – Made in New York Jazz Cafe & Bar, a new space slated for the former Nargis Bar and Grill [https://nargiscafe.com] location, will soon offer Park Slope residents a place to enjoy some music. Founded by the creators of the Made in New York Jazz Competition [https://madeinnyjazz.

brighton beach

Five Great Places to Eat Near Manhattan Beach

MANHATTAN BEACH – Of all of Brooklyn’s beaches, Manhattan Beach might be the most underrated. Just a short walk from Coney Island, it’s an oasis from the crowds of tourists, children, and hot dogs—and one of the only beaches where you can grill your own food. But, other

Bay Ridge

NYC Restaurant Week: Greenhouse Cafe

BAY RIDGE – It’s almost time again for New York City Restaurant Week [https://www.nycgo.com/restaurant-week], with reservations officially opened on Tuesday, July 9. The event, actually several weeks long, takes place from July 22nd to August 16th and features restaurants from all over the city. For Bay

Business

Getaway Brings New Options for Nightlife in Greenpoint

GREENPOINT – Getaway [https://getaway.bar/] sits on Green Street in the middle of Greenpoint, signaled to passersby by the “0%” sign glowing outside. It’s not your everyday bar—this is a bar that serves only non-alcoholic drinks. No low ABV, no kombucha, just 0%. The bar and cozy interior

Food & Drink

NYC Restaurant Week: Benchmark

PARK SLOPE – It’s almost time again for New York City Restaurant Week [https://www.nycgo.com/restaurant-week], with reservations officially opened on Tuesday, July 9. The event, actually several weeks long, takes place from July 22nd to August 16th and features restaurants from all over the city. One of

Carroll Gardens

NYC Restaurant Week: Buttermilk Channel

CARROLL GARDENS – It’s almost time again for New York City Restaurant Week [https://www.nycgo.com/restaurant-week], with reservations officially open on Tuesday, July 9. The event, actually several weeks long, takes place from July 22nd to August 16th and features restaurants from all over the city. One of

Bay Ridge

Blend Coffee + CoWork Brings Community to Bay Ridge

BAY RIDGE – Just off of the Bay Ridge Avenue R stop, you will find Blend Coffee + CoWork [https://www.facebook.com/blendbayridge/]. Right now, at least from the outside, it is a little unassuming—signs and lights are still being installed, but the story behind its origin is anything but.

Food & Drink

Republic of Booza Opens Summer Pop-Up in Fort Greene

FORT GREENE – Republic Of Booza [https://www.republicofbooza.com], the Williamsburg ice cream spot made famous for its stretchy treats, has opened a pop-up in Fort Greene for the summer. The location debuted on Wednesday, July 3rd and will be open through September. Republic of Booza pop-up, 45 Willoughby Avenue

Bay Ridge

Openings and Closings: Busy for Bubble Tea and Bay Ridge

Welcome to the latest installment of openings and closings. This week was a busy one for Bay Ridge and bubble teas. We also found a new natural wine bar and have to say goodbye to a Fort Greene classic. BAY RIDGE The counter at Blend Coffee + CoWork. Ellie Plass, Bklyner.

Central Brooklyn

Prospect Park BBQ Guide

Information from Prospect Park Alliance [https://www.prospectpark.org/visit-the-park/things-to-do/barbecues-and-picnics/designated-picnic-and-barbecue-map/] , map courtesy of Google Maps. (Ellie Plass/Bklyner)The 4th of July is a time to enjoy the city outdoors—and we think that Prospect Park is one of the best places to do just that. With

Business

Endswell Is a Home Away From Home in Fort Greene

FORT GREENE – Endswell Bar and Bistro [https://www.endswellbk.com] celebrated its two month anniversary on the 1st of July. The space, opened by partners Jason Burelle and Thai Le, is bringing craft cocktails and French inspired dishes to the Fort Greene neighborhood. The bar at Endswell. Photo by Lauren

Announcements

East Flatbush Restaurant Week is on Until July 7th

EAST FLATBUSH – East Flatbush Restaurant Week [https://www.facebook.com/events/2054605487973599/] is in full swing. Organized by the Community Board 17 Commerce Committee [http://www.cb17brooklyn.org/about/committees/commerce/], HABNET [http://www.habnet.com] (Haitian American Chamber of Commerce), Elite Learners, Inc. [http://elitelearners.org], and The Breakfast

Brooklyn Heights

Alice’s Tea Cup To-Go Opens in Brooklyn Heights

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – Haley Fox, co-owner and co-founder of Alice’s Tea Cup [https://www.alicesteacup.com], basically found the business’ latest Brooklyn location by accident. “I happened upon this location because my stepchildren went to PS8 [right next door], and they actually had already graduated from PS8, but I was

Food & Drink

Is Tlayuda Brooklyn’s Newest Food Trend?

There’s a new pie taking Brooklyn by storm. It doesn’t have red or white sauce, cheese, or anchovies (usually). Instead, it has a huge tortilla, straight from the kitchens of Oaxaca. It also has black beans, queso oaxaca, and usually lettuce, peppers, meats, or salsa. Its name is

clinton hill

Where to Eat Lunch Near The Brooklyn Navy Yard

The Brooklyn Navy Yard has quickly become one of the biggest job sites in the borough. It houses companies, restaurants, and many municipal employees that all have two things in common. One, they work at the Navy Yard, and two, they need to eat lunch. Whether you fit into one

Business

Pilot Kombucha To Open New Space in Red Hook

RED HOOK – Pilot Kombucha [https://www.pilotkombucha.com/] is coming to Red Hook to ferment. The female-founded and operated kombucha company has put down the deposit on their new space and hopes to open in late August or early September with big plans. > [https://www.instagram.com/p/By5heDMh-Ek/] [https:

Announcements

Shaved Ice, Hot Dogs, Vietnamese Noodles: North 3rd Street Market Welcomes New Vendors

WILLIAMSBURG – Food hall and event space, North 3rd Street Market [https://www.north3rdstreetmarket.com/], welcomed several new vendors this month and plans to introduce more in the coming weeks. Brooklyn Shave Ice, courtesy of N. 3rd Street Market.Among the new vendors is Brooklyn Shave Ice [https://www.instagram.com/