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...

Danny and Sylvia: The Danny Kaye Musical

After runs in London and D.C., this backstage musical about the creative and romantic relationship between Danny Faye and Sylvia Fine comes to New York. From their first meeting at an audition through their often tumultuous relationship to Faye's film stardom, this showbiz story is retold with many favorite Faye tunes. $56.50/$31.50

St. Luke's Theatre, 308 W 46th St, Between Eigth and Ninth Avenue, Midtown East


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.

Should You See the Star Trek Sequel?

If not, what could you see instead?

RIP to the Best Used Bookstore in Brooklyn

Babbo's Books has closed. An appreciation.

The Measure cont'd

RSVP to the Third Literary Upstart Reading!

Now at Spike Hill!

The 10 Worst Pick-Up Moves of All Time: Political Edition

Never tell a woman that you want her to "rub your tumor." It's not a good pick-up move.

Stories from Around the Web

Classified Directory

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Park Slope, Brooklyn

Cherry Tree Bar

With weekly specials including Irish Mondays ($3 Jameson shots, 7-10 PM) and $100 bar tab for winning team on Wednesday night trivia (9 PM), Cherry Tree Bar is an excellent place to wile away an evening or take in a game on one of two projector screens. Happy hour 1pm - 8pm. 65 4th Ave. 718-399-1353.

SHOPPING Park Slope, Brooklyn

Pup Slope

Pup Slope has one of the best grooming and boarding services in the area, only for miniature dogs and their friends, never in cages, always free. We carry many different varieties of pet foods and products as well as organic and holistic foods. We also have a full line of pet carriers that can be used on all major airlines. Our puppies are registered with AKC, APR, ACA United, CKC and CFA. Visit our sister store: Groom -o- rama at 496 6th Ave. in Manhattan.

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Park Slope, Brooklyn

Press 195

The ultimate in sandwich goodness! Named "The Sandwich Kings" by The Food Network, Press 195 is a Zagats top rated Park Slope staple since 2002. With 50+ sandwiches, famous Belgian fries, burgers, salads and more, everybody can discover a favorite! Microbrews and full liquor.

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Fort Greene, Brooklyn

Graziella's

Graziella's is Fort Greene's most popular Italian restaurant. We are known for our famous wood burning pizzas & our Italian specialty dishes like Mediterranean grilled octopus, chick pea panelle and our homemade meatballs. Check out our rooftop dining during the warm weather months.

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Teddy's

Victorian era tavern. Tap beer, great cheap cocktails, wine, $5 whiskey-by-the-inch, 99-cent Bud during happy hour and post waterfront concerts! Fresh, modern food. Fri.-Sat. 'til 4am.

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Gowanus, Brooklyn

Michael & Ping's

Michael & Ping's brings a unique twist on traditional Chinese take-out. We only use the freshest ingredients... quality is the name of the game. You will find your favorites like General Tso's chicken and you will discover sandwiches, salads, and slow cooked spare ribs that you won't find anywhere else. Boasting the Green Restaurant Association's coveted Certified Green Restaurant status, (first retaurant in Brooklyn to achieve this) clearly proves a commitment to the environment. The modern, industrial space has 40 seats available and makes a great place to get out of the cold and relax with friends or host your next event. Beer and wine coming soon! Dine in - Take out - Delivery

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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