Drink Local: The Best Booze Made in Brooklyn

Drink Local: The Best Booze Made in Brooklyn

The borough now produces all manner of delicious wines, beers, whiskeys, gins, vodkas, and liqueurs.

News & Features

9 Brooklyn Bartenders Talk Booze

9 Brooklyn Bartenders Talk Booze

Find out what drink order will make them roll their eyes.

May 8, 2013

Art

May's Must-See Exhibitions

May's Must-See Exhibitions

Get through several weeks of allergy season by spending time with art in several of our finest NYC institutions. Also, WHALES!

Theater

In Park Slope, A New Theater

In Park Slope, A New Theater

With the Brooklyn Lyceum closed, Ugly Rhino moves into the Tea Lounge. Or, rather, under it.


Going On Today...

Harold Night

Long-form improv from NYC's top ensembles. $5

Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (UCB), 307 W 26th St., at Eighth Ave, Chelsea


Music

More Punk: Giving a Fuck or Not Giving a Fuck?

More Punk: Giving a Fuck or Not Giving a Fuck?

New records by Deerhunter and Savages offer drastically different takes on whether it matters to be understood.

The Knife and the New Politics of Synth-Punk

It's impossible to overstate the influence of this band in creating a whole new language for the genre.

Apr 12, 2013

8 Bands You Need to Hear

The best of the local music scene.

Apr 10, 2013

The So So Glos Were Banned from CBGBs

Part One of an in-depth interview with the Brooklyn natives on the eve of the release of their latest album, Blowout.

Apr 10, 2013


Film

Grow Up!: <i>Frances Ha</i>

Grow Up!: Frances Ha

Noah Baumbach's latest finds Greta Gerwig at a twentysomething dead end.

Tourists Are the Worst: Sightseers

In this dark comedy, a couple on holiday kill a lot of people.

Love in the Time of Capitalism: Pieta

In Kim Ki-duk's 18th film, a brutal (and we mean brutal) loan shark goes soft.

Becoming Traviata: Behind the Diva

This documentary examines soprano Natalie Dessay's rehearsal process.


Food & Drink

Spring, Chicken: Sweet Chik

Spring, Chicken: Sweet Chik

The best vegetarian fried chicken in Brooklyn. Plus, real chicken!

hOmE Again: Alameda

The brothers Haslegrave do it again, this time in Greenpoint.

Columns

Guys Who Don&rsquo;t Put Out

Sex With the Natural Redhead

Guys Who Don’t Put Out

Dear Audrey, One woman accused me of being gay.

Art Fag City

MonkeyTown 3.0: Monkey Business

Talking to the man behind the popular dinner/video art project, which will be resurrected this summer.

Ask A Cabbie

What Are Your Plans For The Summer?

"I work all the time. I don’t have time to play like you. Summer, winter, it’s all the same."

Nightlife

L Magazine 10th Anniversary Party

Event management for The L Magazine and Kanine Records 10th Anniversary Party powered by Eventbrite

Reviews

Theater

In Park Slope, A New Theater

With the Brooklyn Lyceum closed, Ugly Rhino moves into the Tea Lounge. Or, rather, under it.

Art

May's Must-See Exhibitions

Get through several weeks of allergy season by spending time with art in several of our finest NYC institutions. Also, WHALES!

Bar

Horse Attitudes: OTB

A new Williamsburg bar pays homage to the now-defunct storefront gambling parlors.

Books

A Book-Worthy Life: The Book of My Lives

In deftly clinical language, Aleksandar Hemon recounts his extraordinary experiences.

Film

I Don't Care If You Die: Aftershock

The characters are unlikable in this horror-disaster movie.

Restaurant

South, Vietnam: Nightingale 9

Hanoi-cooking goes below the Mason-Dixon at this Williamsburg spot.

Interview: Greenpoint Comics Artist Lisa Hanawalt and the View From My Dirty Dumb Eyes

"I like the idea of drawing something that’s not very friendly, like a lizard or Anna Wintour, and trying to make it seem friendlier."

Tackling the Iraq War... in Song!

Talking to composer Marie Incontrera about her Quagmires and the Known Knowns, which debuts Tuesday at Galapagos.

PHOTOS: Artists Invade Fifth Avenue With Storefront Installations

The fourth annual Storefront Art Walk kicked off this weekend.

The Measure cont'd

Sex, Love, and Brooklyn: Putting On My Big Girl Pants

It turns out, the best way to get what you want in a relationship is to be honest about it. I know! I was surprised too.

Game of Thrones: Tyrion and Sansa Get Married, More Bad Things Happen to a Penis

Yet another penis was hurt in this episode. When will the carnage stop? Will somebody please think of the penises???

Great GoogaMooga Canceled

That's a funny definition of "rain or shine."

Stories from Around the Web

Classified Directory

NIGHTLIFE Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Iona

Irish/Scottish Bar in a 50`s Candy Store. 22 Beers on Tap, 30 Bottled Beers, Large Selection of Whiskey, Bourbon, Tequila, Wines & Liqueurs. Wonderful Beer Garden with Ping Pong Table & BBQ (See Website for Reservations & Menus ). Great Happy Hour Specials. Showing all Soccer. DUB Pies & Paninis served till late. Open M-F 1pm-4am , Sat/Sun 12-4am (earlier for Soccer)

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Haab

Home-style Mexican food, simple and tasty. Classic burritos, tacos, tortas, Mexican entrees. The carnitas al pastor marinated with pineapple is a crowd pleaser. Wash it down with a Mexican beer and enjoy the cozy setting, inexpensive prices and fresh ingredients. 202 Leonard (btwn Maujer & Grand) 718-388-4261 www.haabrestaurant.com

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Fort Greene, Brooklyn

Mauzac

Perched at the edge of Fort Greene Park with a view of the changing seasons, the intimate Mauzac wine bar is the perfect place to enjoy a variety of wines in a warm and inviting setting.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT All Boroughs, All Boroughs

On Location Tours

On Location Tours is headed to Brooklyn, with its latest TV & movie sites tour. This tour showcases the bridges, bistros and brownstones featured on the big and small screens. Visit www.screentours.com or call 212-209-3370. Receive a special 10 % discount – use code: Bklyn11

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY All Boroughs, All Boroughs

Luncheon Ladies

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Red Hook, Brooklyn

Dry Dock Wine & Spirits

Out Magazine describes as "beautifully edited." Offering outstanding value and quality from smaller vinters and distillers from around the world, including a vast selection of wines priced under $12, and a noteworthy selection of hard-to-find craft distilled spirits, including over 100 whisk(e)y choices. Free wine and spirits tastings weekly. Anchored in Red Hook - On the way to Fairway & IKEA.

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Rockin' Raw

Because you should eat the best foods, foods with real flavor, foods that treat you well, REAL FOOD. Because raw/live vegan foods just make you feel amazing. Rockin' Raw is at 178 North 8 St. (bet. Bedford and Driggs). Lunch specials, beautiful backyard, dinner, brunch, cocktails. rockinraw.com

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