Sad news: Boulevard Tavern will be pulling its final pint this weekend, after 10 years of serving the neighborhood. Owner Harold Kramer and his wife Ria started running the bar in 2005. They reclaimed […]
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Bottoms Up! Here’s to One Year of In-House Brewing at Keg & Lantern
It turns out Greenpoint is becoming a bit of a mecca for craft beer. Whilst the likes of Brouwerij Lane, Tørst and Dirck the Norseman have really put us on the […]
Greenpoint Food & Drink: Summer News Round-up
There’s been a whole lot of comings and goings amongst Greenpoint’s bars and restaurants recently. Here’s a round-up of a few changes that are on our radar… Brooklyn Barge Bar (3 […]
French-Catalonian Restaurant to Open on Franklin Street this September
A lot of local places describe themselves as ‘neighborhood restaurants’. But, aside from location, what does this actually mean? That a place is affordable? Has good food? Friendly service? Lots of […]
Happy Birthday Dear Diamond… (7/02)
Neighborhood favorite The Diamond is turning eight this week and you’re invited to their party! On Thursday they will be celebrating their Eighth Anniversary in style with the return of […]
Brooklyn Barge Bar Coming to Greenpoint this Spring
It’s true that spring still feels a long way off. But the announcement of a forthcoming seasonal drinking spot is a nice reminder that this seemingly invincible frozen snow isn’t […]
World Dining Series Launches Tonight at The Diamond with an Indian Buffet
A new monthly dining event called The Epcot Series launches tonight at The Diamond. The Epcot Series will strive to bring a different international cuisine into the bar each month, […]
$7 Cocktails and Addictive Bar Food at Newly Renovated No. 7 North
Sandwich shop No. 7 Sub on Manhattan Avenue was closed over the summer for renovations. When it re-opened a few weeks ago, not only had the interior undergone a major […]
Farewell to Free Pizza: Lulu’s to Close on August 9th
As we were passing by Lulu’s on Sunday night we were shocked to see a sign outside saying ‘Last Call…15 Days Left‘. When we popped inside in the hope that […]
New Must-Try Spot: Cherry Izakaya Opens in Williamsburg
A new Japanese restaurant opened in Williamsburg on Friday. And pay attention because it’s most likely going to be one of the hottest dining spots of the summer. Cherry Izakaya, […]