Less than a couple of years after it was featured in Gothamist’s “Still Got It” column celebrating eateries that “continue to serve mouthwatering meals and drinks long…
Man Shot During Robbery in Bushwick
A man was shot during an attempted robbery Monday afternoon in Bushwick, according to the police. The 29-year-old victim was shot in the torso shortly before 5 p.m. at 1069…
Sweetleaf Is Opening a Roastery-Cafe in a Greenpoint Warehouse
Williamsburg just got a roastery-cafe specializing in Colombian beans, and now Greenpoint is getting one. Sweetleaf is opening the dual operation off of Manhattan Avenue, and…
Watch Reggie Watts (Among Others) Go On a Blind Karaoke Date
Trust us, Desiree Akhavan’s Appropriate Behavior will bring a slew of hilariously awkward first dates to the screen when it opens later this month. But if…
Matzo Factory Leaves the LES; Blue Bottle Coffee Moves
Flames broke out late Friday evening at Two Northside Piers condominium on N. 4th Street in Williamsburg. No injuries were reported. [Curbed NY] After nearly…
St. Marks Place Just Got Way Dessertier
Life on St. Marks Place just got sweeter thanks to two new dessert shops. Both ice cream maker DF Mavens and Asian-inspired confectioner Spot Dessert…
All Aboard: Jonathan Toubin’s Night Train Is Making 31 Stops This Month
Jonathan Toubin has been called the “hardest working guy in New York” and this month the DJ extraordinaire is earning the title with a nightly…
They’re Called The Bushwick Hotel, But They Sleep Inside of ‘RV Keitel’
The Bushwick Hotel has figured out something most bands only dream of: how to tour without having to pay for hotels or even sleep on…
Trash Bar Confirms It’s ‘Following the Flow of Creativity’ Eastward to Bushwick
Over the holiday break, Timeout reported that Trash Bar “could be closing for good” in Williamsburg. Now the bar has confirmed on Facebook that “the…
Pound Espresso While Perched On a Rocket Crate at Cafe Silan
The former Obscura storefront on East 10th Street has been transformed into what appears to be a mild-mannered coffee shop – but you’ll still find…