It took me a minute to realize I had been to Silver Light Tavern once before — in the something’s–always–opening scene of Brooklyn restaurants, it can be hard to differentiate […]
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Billy McEntee has been fortunate to work for arts non-profits in Boston, Denver, Berkeley, and now New York. His writing has appeared in The Brooklyn Rail, Vanity Fair, American Theatre, HowlRound, Observer, and others. He's usually getting wine at Dandelion or eating cookies at Archestratus.
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Ten Hope Is Now Open, Offering Fantastic Dips, Music, Cocktails, and More
Depending on what you’re seeking in some bites and drinks on a night out, Ten Hope (10 Hope St.) likely has what you’re looking for. Craft cocktails? This is Williamsburg. Awesome […]
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Randolph Beer Relaunches its Williamsburg Location
You could say this gastropub knows its audience: with an additional 2,000 square feet to play with, Randolph Beer (104 S 4th St) relaunched its Williamsburg location adding shuffleboard tables, old-school […]
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Next Friday: Greenpoint Gallery Night returns for 15th edition
Calling all art lover: the 15th edition of Greenpoint Gallery Night returns on October 25! A neighborhood gallery crawl, this long-standing tradition spotlights exhibition spaces and other venues that host art […]
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The many doors to Ainslie are now open!
We’ll start with this: Ainslie is enormous. Sprawling and industrial, it’s almost like its own campus, packed with large open patios and tucked-away crannies, and (for those who enjoy people […]
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Fall Classes Announced at Eckford Street Studio
Parents and young’uns, rejoice! There are lots of opportunities to keep busy and stay creative at Eckford Street Studio (70 Eckford St.) this fall. See below for a pair of classes […]
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Six years in Greenpoint, Fornino still delights — and will soon celebrate National Pizza and Beer Day on Oct 9!
In 2009, Frank Bruni interviewed pizzaioli Michael Ayoub for The New York Times, discussing that period’s culinary boom and craving for artisanal pizza. A decade later, Ayoub and his Italian […]
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The Inaugural Shortie Film Festival comes to Williamsburg this week
The inaugural Shortie Film Festival will be held at ASI Studios (110 Waterbury Street) this week on October 3 and 4. Shortie is an independent, international festival for films 30 […]
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Thursday Spotlight: Didi Rojas and Her Fantabulous Shoes
It’s hard to not be beguiled by an art show entitled You’re Doing Amazing Sweetie — now on view at Launch F18 until October 19th — and it’s even harder to […]
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The Springs Will Open a “Walk of Fear” Halloween Pop Up October 4–31
The Springs is quickly becoming Greenpoint’s most versatile bar — after hosting a Reindeer Lounge around the holidays, the bar that took over for TBD at 224 Franklin Street is […]