Look out, Mast Brothers. French chocolatier Michel Cluizel has opened its second New York location, right in Williamsburg. The new shop, at 279 Bedford Avenue, offers signatures like the…
Salvation Taco Comes to Williamsburg; N 8th Building Asks $69M
This afternoon, the Coalition to Protect Chinatown & the Lower East Side will host a rally at City Hall to challenge the “racist rezoning” allegedly implemented…
Ryan McGinness Combined 50 Parties into a Book and One Big Basel Bash
You don’t have to reach all the way back to the days of David Mancuso for some epic downtown loft parties. Seven years ago, over the course of 50…
99 Scott, a New Cultural Space and ‘Blank Canvas,’ Comes to East Williamsburg
Tucked inside a densely industrial corner of East Williamsburg, there’s a not-so-easy to find new “cultural space” called 99 Scott. With a name like that, not…
This Tiny, Adorable Astor Place Cube Can Be Yours For a Mere $30,000
It cost a hefty $180,000 to restore the Astor Place cube, but you can have one of your own for just $30,000. Yes, it’s an original. But before you…
Williamsburg Venue From Bowery Presents; Dessert Ramen From Cronut Creator
Early Sunday morning while the police were en route, a 39-year-old would-be burglar died when he was held down by two adolescent boys and their…
Directors of Sour Grapes On Uncorking the Wine World’s Biggest Fraud
How did one man dupe some of the wine world’s wealthiest buyers and respected connoisseurs into buying over $20 million in fake “rare” wines? That’s…
Skin-Like Sculptures, ‘Apocalyptic Trophies,’ and Other Art Events
MVMT: a solo exhibition by Brandon Perdomo Opening Monday December 5 at The Living Gallery, 7 pm to 10:30 pm. One night only. Multidisciplinary artist…
‘Tis The Season For Shopping Local: This Year’s Most Fab Holiday Markets
Dreading the crush at the Union Square Holiday Market? These indie alternatives will be right up your alley/down your chimney. Morbid Anatomy Holiday Flea Market Sunday, December 11…
There’s a Lot to Love About This Radio Station’s New School-Bus Hangspot
A while ago, while strolling around Bogota, I stumbled on a double decker bus that doubled as a café, and I thought to myself, “They…