The area behind The Bodega Bar, which previously housed food truck The Diggs, is being transformed into an oasis filled with Brooklyn food and drink vendors, The Patio del Gato

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The Wheelhouse’s owner, along with a new business partner, welcome the community into their new art space to enjoy a staple of New Mexico cuisine: the green chile pepper.

In the meantime, the neighborhood offers food distributions, pantries and community fridges.

“There’s a huge need for all kinds of things here,” said Rooney. “That’s something we learn every single day. Housing, food, clothing, ESL services, definitely mental health.”

Pilotworks, a company that offers commercial kitchen space, mentor programs and distribution services to 175 food start-ups, abruptly announced their imminent closure on Saturday.

Finger Food was curated by three former Cooper Union classmates, marking brainchild The Hand’s first show.

The satisfying, decadent fare in this unassuming new East Williamsburg eatery totally hits the spot and will have diners coming back for more again and again.

Our Wicked Lady is quickly making a name for itself thanks to a rotating line up of awesome DJs, knowledgeable bartenders, and a newly opened massive rooftop (perhaps the holy trinity of bars? I digre

Have you been yawning about all the bar openings in Bushwick while yearning for some place healthy for a change? Newly open Pitanga (207 Starr St) will make you very happy

Our Wicked Lady is quickly making a name for itself thanks to a rotating line up of awesome DJs, knowledgeable bartenders, and a newly opened massive rooftop (perhaps the holy trinity of bars? I digress

I made many visits to Chef Kevin Adey’s former kitchen at neighborhood staple Northeast Kingdom, so when he opened Faro with his partner Debbie Adey in mid-May of this year, I was lined up at the door

“Where are we going tonight?” is probably the most common question on every Bushwick resident’s mind as the weekend approaches

Have you been paying attention to that wild ride that is the New York City restaurant game? This week in Bushwick and just slightly beyond, all manner of edible shenanigans have been taking place

Welcome to Friday Foodstagram, where we round up some of the most appetizing looking insta’s from everyone’s favorite neighborhood establishments

For those living off the Montrose L stop, the local food selection had been mostly of the ‘fast’ variety, relegating fine dining to Bushwick or Williamsburg joints

I don’t know about you, but now that it’s getting warm out I’ve been craving some catfish

A bit of jazz meets a bit of Bushwick-grunge charm, at the former home of the vegan cafe Brooklyn Whiskers.

Local Tiki enthusiast says he isn’t closing the doors on Dromedary just yet, either.

With all its shiny newness, the new joint embodies a futuristic, galactic vibe + shish kebabs!

“They patronize us and we patronize them”

From House Of Yes to Elsewhere and back again

Here’s at least seven more local spots to find plant-based food

A look at the wild, unregulated world of putting gems on your teeth

The Ridgewood compost drop-off site is open from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Saturday.

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.

What are those orange compost bins popping up in Astoria and Lower Manhattan? Will they expand to other neighborhoods?

With over 74 drop-off or chipping sites citywide, find a Mulchfest location near you.

Musicians and locals alike can enjoy the nightly shows or partake and experiment with an original piece. The idea is to create a ‘permissive environment’ where music can be explored, said co-owner Mitchell Borden.

Ridgewood Rescue is a nonprofit pending organization addressing the neighborhood population of stray cats and kittens through its TNR (trap, neuter, return) program, socialization, adoptions and community education.