The literal translation of omakase is “I’ll leave it up to you”– meaning the chef– but at Williamsburg’s new Japanese restaurant, Ume, chef Danny Zhang…
First Look at NYC Ferry’s New Line, Cruising Into the LES Next Week
With the hotly anticipated Lower East Side ferry line finally set to launch next Wednesday, Aug. 29, we took advantage of this breezy, sunny day to board the…
This Coffee Tricycle Is Peddling Nitro Cold Brew to Greenpointers
At this point every other business in New York City is a coffee shop, but what happens when you’re stuck on that rare block that doesn’t have a…
Black Seed Opens Its 4th Bagelry in the Ace Hotel, Naturally
Black Seed, the wood-fired bagel spot with locations in the East Village, Nolita, and Battery Park City, just expanded its footprint to the Ace Hotel. A…
Williamsburg’s Newest Bar, Kill Devil House of Dark Spirits, Banks On Rum
First there was Fresh Kills, and now—right across the street—there’s Kill Devil. When it comes to ambitious cocktail bars, Williamsburg is killing it. Kill Devil…
Paulie Gee’s Slice Shop Is Finally Opening in Greenpoint
It’s been over two years since wildly popular Greenpoint pizzaiolo Paulie Giannone– better known as Paulie Gee— announced that he was planning to open a slice joint.…
Cakeshake Blends Veganism Into the Instagrammable Shake Trend
Zach Neil had a pretty sweet idea: “I wanted to find a way to do something with cake and ice cream and elaborate toppings and I…
NYC’s Most Ridiculous (and Refreshing) Watermelon Drinks
Sure, you can beat the heat by buying cubed watermelon at the bodega, but that’s so basic. Here’s how to get your watermelon fix and be extra. …
People Are Psyched About a Sephora Store On Bedford? It Doesn’t Make Scents!
Yesterday we reported that national retailer Toms is opening a store and cafe off of Bedford Avenue. Turns out that an even chainier chain is…
Leaf Wants To Bring Healthy Food Back to Myrtle-Broadway
Those seeking a healthier bite to eat near the JMZ trains can now get their fill at Leaf, a new restaurant on Myrtle Avenue offering…