To cope with the heat just imagine you are in a tropical place, far far away. I put up this photo of Jon and told everyone we found a cheap […]
Tag: Williamsburg
Posted inThe Hook-Up
The Hook-Up (7/7) – Pool Fight Week!
The big news this past week was pool fights. It’s getting old… • NYTimes: Problems at McCarren Pool Has a Neighborhood Worried • Gawker: Everything That Happens at Williamsburg Pool Freighted With […]
Posted inEvents
All About The Giglio: The Feast
The feast is starting today! And it’s not just about winning goldfish and eating zeppoles, though that is how we celebrate it in my family. The story behind the feast […]
Posted inWhat's Happening?
What’s Happening? (July 4th Edition)
WEDNESDAY 7/4 ♫  Sounds of Jamaica @ Secret Project Robot (389 Melrose St) 3-9pm, $4, all vinyl musical selections by Queen Majesty, Grace of Spades and Sweet V, RSVP ♫  SummerJam @ Shea […]
Posted inDeals
Singles Social Sports – McCarren Park!
Singles Social Sports has both Thursday Night Kickball and Saturday Softball leagues at McCarren Park starting in July. Teams are 1/2 guys, 1/2 girls. Register now! **Registration closes on July 6th** […]
Posted inArt
Scenes: Crest Fest 2012
Although it was a scorcher, Crest Fest 2012 was a great day. It truly had a festival feel with good live music, great artwork, a fun crowd, good beer and […]
Posted inArt, Culture
Crest Fest 2012: Sneak Peek
In order to enter Crest Hardware Store for a sneak peek of the art show, I hopped over a sunshine yellow threshold that was still wet from a fresh coat […]
Posted inCulture
And I Thought We Were Neighbors! Ethel’s Brew is a PR Scam
The email started out like this: “Hi Justine, I am writing to you today to introduce you to Ethel’s Brew (ethelsbrew.com), created by my 80-year-old grandmother – the eponymous Ethel – who is a […]
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What’s Happening? (6/27-7/3)
Check the calendar for more events. Submit your own event listing! WEDNESDAY 6/27 * The Big Splash! @ McCarren Park Pool, 7:30-10pm, $150 donation in support of Open Space Alliance […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Reviews
Electric Gourmet Supper Club
When it comes to food, I gravitate towards the simple and familiar. Hand me a bowl of rice and a side of kimchi and it’s a happy belly. I can […]