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Sofreh Cafe: Bushwick’s New Taste of Iranian Culture

Sofreh Cafe: Bushwick’s New Taste of Iranian Culture

“We encourage people to take time for their tea, to sit with their friends, to take time with their sweets,” said Nasim Alikhani, owner of Sofreh Cafe.

The Culture Whore Brings a Fantasy-Fueled Pride Party to Bushwick

The Culture Whore Brings a Fantasy-Fueled Pride Party to Bushwick

“Everyone should party together all the time,” The Culture Whore told us, “but Pride week especially

Botanica Elias: Magic, Religion and Culture

Botanica Elias: Magic, Religion and Culture

By Katarina Hybenova [singlepic id=506 w=640 h=427 float=center] Elisabeth runs Elias Botanica on 1252 Myrtle Ave, a place where you can get religious amulets or talk to your deceased relatives. It’s up to you which one of the Bushwick’s faces you choose to see everyday. You may choose to see galleries, trendy bars, poverty, dirty […]

Tonight: Watch Baristas Battle in a Coffee Making Competition at Lantern Hall

Tonight: Watch Baristas Battle in a Coffee Making Competition at Lantern Hall

27 baristas, one winner. One. Night. Only.

Drink in Cold Brew and Hot Tunes Tomorrow at the Little Skips Block Party in Bushwick

Drink in Cold Brew and Hot Tunes Tomorrow at the Little Skips Block Party in Bushwick

Tomorrow afternoon, Bushwick’s mainstay cafe Little Skips throws its delightful annual block party–and this year’s events lineup, which includes a barbecue, brews of both the coffee and beer variety, live mural painting and performances by nine different acts, looks like it’s going to be a great time. The block party, which kicks off at noon […]

Brooklyn Kava, Bushwick’s Original Kava Company, Offers A Unique Experience For Kava And Coffee Drinkers

Brooklyn Kava, Bushwick’s Original Kava Company, Offers A Unique Experience For Kava And Coffee Drinkers

Kava is sweeping the neighborhood! As you may have read in a previous post, kava is a ceremonial drink from the Polynesian Islands that has been steadily gaining popularity in the US via kava cafes (perhaps you’ve noticed the arrival of the chain Kavasutra)

Have Quiche For Breakfast At New Cafe In Ridgewood

Have Quiche For Breakfast At New Cafe In Ridgewood

Oh yeah, Ridgewood residents! Do you remember that intriguing yet lonely corner on Stanhope St and Cypress Ave? It used to say Cypress Inn with a large BAR sign but only ghost bartenders were pouring drinks to their ghostly guests

Save the Date: Coffee Cupping at Little Skips This Tuesday

Save the Date: Coffee Cupping at Little Skips This Tuesday

Our beloved coffee spot Little Skips is hosting its first free, open-to-the-public, coffee cupping event this coming Tuesday, February 12 at 6PM! The patrons will have an opportunity to try a variety of coffees, and to learn a little more about the qualities that make their brew exceptional! We sat down with the Little Skips’ Coffee Specialist, Sean Sullivan to chat about what we can expect on Tuesday

The Cobra Club = yoga + drinks

The Cobra Club = yoga + drinks

 

Little Skips: Cute Coffee Shop Where the Creatives Hang Out

Little Skips: Cute Coffee Shop Where the Creatives Hang Out

[singlepic id=615 w=640 h=427 float=center] [nggallery id=41] Little skips is a cute corner cafe located underneath the JMZ and just a short walk from the L train. The neighborhood staple serves up Counter Culture fair trade coffee, a variety of pastries, bagels and a premium selection of loose leaf teas. With deliciously creative menu items and […]

‘We’re Building a Movement Here’

‘We’re Building a Movement Here’

A group of Jewish electronic musicians in Brooklyn are fundraising for humanitarian relief in Gaza.

All Cowboys Go To Bushwick

All Cowboys Go To Bushwick

Justin McHugh’s first New York show can’t commit to the bit

Ready To Perform? Here’s a Round up of Open Mics in and Around Bushwick

Ready To Perform? Here’s a Round up of Open Mics in and Around Bushwick

Few things are better than meeting new friends who share similar interests with you.

Editor’s Picks: 7 Favorite Articles of 2021

Editor’s Picks: 7 Favorite Articles of 2021

I believe these pieces, as a cumulative group, do a great job at reflecting the wide range of emotions, experiences and subjects we encountered in and around Bushwick in 2021.

A Monthly Roundup of Restaurant & Bar Openings: New Slice Shops & a Sake Bar

A Monthly Roundup of Restaurant & Bar Openings: New Slice Shops & a Sake Bar

A roundup of new food and drink spots in and around Bushwick and Ridgewood, including new slice shops, chicken joints and Calvin Eng’s new Cantonese concept.

Signs in Bushwick Speak of the Floraissance: an Upcoming Worldwide Movement

Signs in Bushwick Speak of the Floraissance: an Upcoming Worldwide Movement

The pandemic has obscured the signs to the public, but artist André Feliciano, who coined the term “Floraissance” is optimistic about its future.

Wyckoff Avenue Tries on Hot Chicken Biz for Size

Wyckoff Avenue Tries on Hot Chicken Biz for Size

‘Nashville-style’ hot chicken finds its way into Bushwick

A Monthly Roundup of Restaurant & Bar Openings: Ridgewood Goes Atomic

A Monthly Roundup of Restaurant & Bar Openings: Ridgewood Goes Atomic

A roundup of new food and drink spots in and around Bushwick and Ridgewood, including a new wine bar, a trendy taco shop and the latest outpost of an Atomic Wings joint.

The Digestivos Go Down Easy At Ammazzacaffé

The Digestivos Go Down Easy At Ammazzacaffé

A Michelin-approved highlight just off Graham Avenue stays under-the-radar, with a focus on digestivos.

Around Bushwick: A Neighborhood Gets Vaccinated

Around Bushwick: A Neighborhood Gets Vaccinated

Locals tell us what it means to try to resume a sense of ‘normalcy’ in 2021: ‘There’s a relief to feel like you’re not potentially hurting someone’

On A Bushwick Rooftop, An Indie Rock Show

On A Bushwick Rooftop, An Indie Rock Show

What are concerts like in a pandemic?

Things Could Be Different In Bushwick

Things Could Be Different In Bushwick

Bushwick Bartenders Dress Down For Pin Ups

Bushwick Bartenders Dress Down For Pin Ups

Local barkeeps make a brief ‘pivot’ to modeling to make ends meet.

The Necessary Anarchy of the Hospitality Industry

The Necessary Anarchy of the Hospitality Industry

NYC Begins Reopening: What You Need to Know About Phase 1

NYC Begins Reopening: What You Need to Know About Phase 1

Learn more about the reopening of NYC and how you might be affected.

Goodbye Churro Wheel, Café Esencia Shuts Its Doors

Goodbye Churro Wheel, Café Esencia Shuts Its Doors

Rent hikes shut down Ridgewood restaurant known for their six foot Churro Rolls

“No Pipes in Brooklyn!” Protesters Shut Down Construction On a Fracked-Gas Pipeline This Weekend

“No Pipes in Brooklyn!” Protesters Shut Down Construction On a Fracked-Gas Pipeline This Weekend

New Indoor Skatepark Opens in Bushwick

New Indoor Skatepark Opens in Bushwick

Shinobu Kato: Puncturing Sake’s Posh Image One Glass At a Time

Shinobu Kato: Puncturing Sake’s Posh Image One Glass At a Time

You can take the boy out of Koenji, Tokyo, but you can’t take Koenji out of the boy.

Best Shows To See This Week In And Around Bushwick

Best Shows To See This Week In And Around Bushwick

Don’t miss these great gigs happening at Elsewhere, Trans-Pecos, Alphaville, and The Broadway

Legendary Gamer, Narcissa Wright, Is Star of New Documentary About Identity and Speedrunning

Legendary Gamer, Narcissa Wright, Is Star of New Documentary About Identity and Speedrunning

Openness and vulnerability transcend the digital space.

Bushwick Nightly: The Best Diverse and Intersectional Parties in and Around Bushwick

Bushwick Nightly: The Best Diverse and Intersectional Parties in and Around Bushwick

New Late-Night Korean Restaurant Will be Your Favorite After Hours Spot in Bushwick

New Late-Night Korean Restaurant Will be Your Favorite After Hours Spot in Bushwick

After Juno shuttered its doors after a facelift, Kichin swept into their spot, establishing a dine-in after successful pop-ups.

Turk’s Inn, a Whimsical and Kitschy Restaurant from the Midwest, Opened in Bushwick This Weekend

Turk’s Inn, a Whimsical and Kitschy Restaurant from the Midwest, Opened in Bushwick This Weekend

Espinal Pushes for Development of Comprehensive Urban Agricultural Plan to Aid Community Health

Espinal Pushes for Development of Comprehensive Urban Agricultural Plan to Aid Community Health

On June 11, the New York City Council’s Committee on Land Use held a hearing on Council Member Rafael Espinal’s bill calling for the development of an urban agricultural plan.