Wine can indeed be made without grapes; when you do it with honey you’ve got mead. And even though mead is made with honey, not all meads are super sweet—often […]
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Greenpoint Gems: Wanpaku Ramen also hosts The Hidden Pearl, a Secret Craft Bar in the Back of the Restaurant
Many restaurants have a craft cocktail menu, but few have their own craft cocktail bar. Wanpaku — the ramen powerhouse at 621 Manhattan Avenue — is one of the rare […]
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It’s a Cool, Cool Summer: The Ice Cream Takedown is Upon Us This Sunday (7/22)
The epic amateur cooking competition series The Takedowns started 15 years ago at Bar Matchless (RIP) with dozens of bowls of chili and a hundred hungry judges. Since then the […]
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‘Za Very Nice: Ria Bella Pizza is Now Offering Slices!
In the northernmost part of Greenpoint, pizza options are a little thin (pun not intended), but now Ria Bella (1049 Manhattan Ave) is slicing up their tasty pies for single […]
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This is Your Last Weekend to get Pheasant’s Amazing Sticky Buns (for a while)
Pheasant (445 Graham Avenue) has been delighting us since the beginning of the year with their caramel sticky buns at brunch, but sadly this weekend is your last chance this […]
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Anella: Closed Until Further Notice Due to a Fire
Some of you may have heard about local favorite Anella (222 Franklin Street) having closed indefinitely over the weekend, due to a fire that raged through the space. The damage appears […]
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Sumo Stew is Back Next Week! (7/17)
The biggest ever Sumo Stew is coming to East Williamsburg next Tuesday (7/17) at Arrogant Swine (173 Morgan Avenue) from 6-9pm. The event is hosted by photographer Michael Harlan Turkell and Harry […]
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Oxomoco: The Wood-Fired Mexican Cuisine Greenpoint Needs
Do you want to give your tastebuds an ass kicking? Oxomoco will see you now.
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The Karcher Hosts Pride-Themed Storytelling Event (with Dandelion Wine!)
June may be waning, but the Pride events keep a-comin’. On Friday, June 28, intimate hair salon The Karcher (760 Manhattan Avenue) is hosting a queer storytelling event with drinks […]
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Salt+Charcoal on Bedford To Offer Nine-Course Tasting Menu on Tuesday
Al fresco dining, light but filling fare, and a quieter pocket of Williamsburg: Salt+Charcoal offers it all with flare and flavors aplenty. Located on the corner of Bedford and Grand, […]