We interviewed Ahmet Albayrak, about owning and operating two Williamsburg restaurants, Roka Mediterranean (349 Bedford Ave.) and Weekends Cafe (155 S 4th St) and the rumor that he’s opening a third spot soon.

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Williamsburg Newcomer Neeloo Ready to Serve Shared Plates Inspired by South of France
Neeloo will offer an assortment of rotating New American cuisine with a Mediterranean twist inspired by the flavors of the South of France, where owner Christophe Moser grew up.
Muchmore’s Has Reopened in Williamsburg as a Gastropub and Wine Bar with (Much More) Food
Locals might remember that from 2012 to 2020 Muchmore’s was mainly an entertainment venue that hosted an array of live music performances, comedy, and debates.
Greenpoint’s French Bistro Le Fond To End 9-Year Run in October
Chef Jake Eberle is opening an inn upstate!
Greenpoint This Week: Back to School, Uzuki Opens, New Photo Series, and More
Here’s your week, Greenpoint!
Community Cookbook: Bk Backyard’s U.S. Open Honey Deuce
Celebrate the U.S. Open finals this weekend with this refreshing cocktail by Bk Backyard Bar!
Japanese Soba Restaurant, Uzuki, Opens Today at Greenpoint’s 50 Norman
Every item on Uzuki’s menu is gluten-free. The Japanese newcomer’s main feature are soba noodles that are made of 100% buckwheat.Â
Brooklyn Brewery Honors Biggie and Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary with Limited-Edition Lager and Two-Night Celebration
Show love, it’s the Brooklyn (Brewery) way.
Celebrate Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur with Greenpoint Shul
How to celebrate locally.
Community Cookbook: Cà Phê Muối from Larry’s Cà Phê
Check out the latest recipe in our Community Cookbook series.