Safe to say the “good soup” halo effect has worn off.
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El Pingüino Offers Spanish Bites and Cozy Vibes
Seafood lovers, this one’s for you
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Silver Light Tavern Is a Warm Respite With Plenty of Fall Flavors
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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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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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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Madre, The Franklin Guesthouse’s New Restaurant, is Now Open
The Franklin Guesthouse has been motherless for years, but at long last Madre has arrived. Serving a curated menu that veers toward comfort food and offering a homey-chic ambiance germane […]
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Emo Legends Stick to New Songs, Not Crowd Pleasers
There is absolutely nothing wrong with a nostalgia-soaked night of music, and on Wednesday night at Warsaw (261 Driggs Ave.), Saves the Day was exactly that. But although it pains […]
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Happy Six-Month Anniversary to Elder Greene!
It’s time for your half-year check-in, Elder Greene! This nifty and newish bar has been delighting visitors on the corner of Kent and Franklin (prime real estate) since it opened at […]
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A Food-centric Happy Hour Crawl Through Greenpoint
Autumn has crept in and I can’t help but feel a little sad that day trips to the Rockaways have gone away, cafes have stowed away their outdoor seating and […]
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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 […]