This week, we’re thinking a lot about the past — either our own not-too-far-gone experiences of high school or, like, deep historical stuff. But the…
Freemans Chef Opens East River Skate Shop in Greenpoint
The sound of skateboards wooshing by triggers some stressful memory nerve in me, tripping me back to high school when I attempted to teach myself to…
Marcha Cocina Marches From Washington Heights to the East Village
Marcha Cocina opened its second location last week on Avenue C between 7th and 8th Street, bringing to Alphabet City the Latin-influenced Spanish tapas and…
Cooper Union President Resigns; LES Ferry Details Revealed
Cooper Union president Jamshed Bharucha announced his resignation last night, effective June 30. [Hyperallergic] This week the city revealed more info about their plan to…
Peep Some Mini, Artsy Water Towers at These Two Openings
What’s (possibly) more Brooklyn than Jay Z? Water towers. Or at least that’s what Boundless Brooklyn, a company that creates replica DIY model kits of…
Photos: Fukuheads Lined Up For the Opening of David Chang’s Fried Chicken Joint
Call us intrepid reporters: we waited in line for 40 minutes today for a first taste of Fuku, the spicy fried chicken joint David Chang just opened…
There’s a Yacht Club in Williamsburg, and You Can Sail Right In
Joining the El Dorado Yacht Club at Diviera Drive this summer is easy — there are no rules, just show up Thursday night, when the eatery pushes…
House of Yes Inches Toward Completion, Will Be All Kinds of Awesome By Fall
House of Yes is nearing rebirth, and co-founder Anya Sapozhnikova (who along with her partner Kae Burke was dubbed a member of the Brooklyn Establishment) promised…
Mike Love of Beach Boys On Love & Mercy: ‘Poor Brian, He’s Had a Rough, Rough Time’
When the Lower East Side Film Festival starts Thursday, Mike Love of the Beach Boys will be one of six judges. Love, who co-wrote and sang lead vocals…
Mike Love of Beach Boys On Love & Mercy: ‘Poor Brian, He’s Had a Rough, Rough Time’
When the Lower East Side Film Festival starts Thursday, Mike Love of the Beach Boys will be one of six judges. Love, who co-wrote and sang lead vocals…