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

Willie's Dawgs

Sniff out the greatest hot dogs known to man at this classic hot dog emporium including traditional, all-natural beef, turkey, chicken, tofu, and a massive selection of our exclusive toppings. Home baked buns, fresh cut fries, hot sausage, wursts, knish, nachos, and much more. Try our delicious new "Sloppy Willie." Or how about our famous "Phony Baloney" vegetarian grilled marinated carrot dog. Fantastic selection of organic drinks and sodas. Wide selection of desserts, all prepared on the premises. Spacious backyard makes Willie's Dawgs ideal for children's parties. On and off site catering. No muss, no fuss. Full menu on our website. Delivery? Yes. Friendly staff? Always.

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Dumbo, Brooklyn

Powerhouse

In fall 2006, powerHouse Books launched the powerHouse Arena, a laboratory for creative thought and premier venue for eclectic gallery exhibitions, installations, performances, and events. (With its amphitheatre-style seating, the powerHouse Arena's 5,200 square-foot ground floor sits under soaring 24-foot ceilings and is surrounded on two sides by 175 linear-feet of glass frontage. ) The powerHouse Arena located in Dumbo, Brooklyn also features an unique art bookstore boutique and has established itself as one of New York City's foremost spaces for literary events.

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Teddy's Bar & Grill

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. Corner of N. 8th & Berry Street, Williamsburg. 718-384-9787

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY East Village, Manhattan

Cloister Cafe

An oasis in the middle of NYC this classic East Village spot boasts a picturesque outdoor garden, possibly the best in NYC with European-style overhead suspended grape arbor, fountain and hookah bar. For more than 20 years, locals have been coming to Cloister Cafe for its perfect atmosphere to enjoy hookah, drinks and eats. Our famous mojito is made with home grown mint leaves. Other favorites include the Bahama Mama, Siberian Tropic and Bubble Gum Cocktail. The new executive Cchef Taweewat Hurapan (formerly of Rain) prepares seasonal American food with Thai undertones and uses only the freshest ingredients from Union Square Greenmarket. Open 11am - 3am daily. www.cloistercafe.com

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Park Slope, Brooklyn

Athena Mediterranean Cuisine

Athena Mediterranean Cuisine is a Greek family owned restaurant, with the desire to give the best dining experience to our customers by using the highest quality ingredients. Our recipes have been passed from generation to generation as well as our new recipes, giving a twist to our Greek flavor. Please visit any of our other locations: 484 77th St., corner of Fifth Ave., Bay Ridge; 213 Smith St., between Baltic & Butler streets, Cobble Hill.

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Gowanus, Brooklyn

Mobile Mutts

Mobile Mutts is a fully-insured and bonded dog walking and cat sitting service with the best team of walkers/sitters in Brooklyn. We are available for dog walks and cat visits 365 days a year and have been caring for Brooklyn pets for well over 6 years. We offer dog walking, cat sitting, dog running, puppy visit, and overnight pet sitting. We currently serve Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, Carroll Gardens, Columbia St. Waterfront District, DUMBO, Prospect Heights, Park Slope, Fort Greene, and parts of Williamsburg and Greenpoint. Please see check our website mobilemutts.com for more info including services, rates, staff bios, references and cute pictures of dogs and cats!

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.

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