No discussion of the state of things in Bushwick would be complete without a philosophical brainstorming session on what a “hipster” is, and whether the…
City OKs Parts of Greenpoint Landing; Developer Will Give Millions to Park, School
After a hearing that drew at least one celeb protester, the City Council has approved land use actions for several sections of the impending Greenpoint…
Rough Trade NYC Will Recreate Donald Glover’s Bedroom When It Opens Monday
Iconic British record store Rough Trade’s first foray across the sea, into a sprawling warehouse space on North 9th and Wythe, is three days from…
These Gents Will Serve Muffuletta Biscuits 24 Hours a Day
Earlier this week, Empire Biscuit opened at 198 Avenue A, near East 12th Street, and began peddling biscuits in every imaginable form (as a sandwich, slathered in gravy,…
The East Village Just Got an Anti-Banker Bar Named After the Hero of Fight Club
A Fight Club-themed bar called Durden opened last night in Nightingale Lounge’s former space on 13th and Second Ave (right near the forthcoming Westside Market),…
Domino Developers Ask City to Change Affordable Housing Rules
Demolition of the Domino Factory is just about underway, and Two Trees has every permit and rezoning it needs to move forward with construction of…
The Closing Ceremony of The Portals Involved Gypsy Centries, Tallbikes and the Goddesses of Death
“I’m a fire dancer,” said Susannah Pryce, who was lurking about the front stairs of the Sixth Street Community Center on Saturday night, dressed as…
This Fashion Editor Has a Need for Tweed, So We Took Him to Cadet
We give fashionable locals a place to go and they get All Dressed Up. When we met up with Benjamin-Emile Le Hay at the Williamsburg…
Fashion Weekend Photos: ‘Who Said Williamsburg Isn’t Cool Anymore?’
On the second night of Williamsburg Fashion Weekend, Geary Marcello prepped his models while wearing a purple plaid schoolgirl skirt over his pants and a…
Party in the Face of Domino’s Impending Doom Tomorrow
The Domino Sugar Factory’s demolition is scheduled to start this month, but opposition organization Save Domino isn’t quite ready to throw in the towel. What…