Bushwick wine bar The Bodega was forced to temporarily close its doors over the busy holiday weekend when a fire briefly broke out, causing damage near the top of its building

This past Sunday, March 20th, was the official first day of Spring! The bar and restaurant scene of Bushwick is ever-changing, growing, and evolving, and this winter was a big season for that: now that the spring season is officially here and warmer days are imminent, let’s take a look back and see what new places opened this winter—they may well turn out to be your spring and summertime go-to spots

Did someone say deal?

A zesty cocktail, a crisp beer, a sharp wine

A treasure trove of eclectic antiques and a café—that’s how the owners Stephanie and Diego Castillo describe their new coffee shop/bar/vintage store located at 205 Cypress Ave, The Keep

Know what I say to oysters? Yum! Know what I say to the oysters offered in oyster week? Expensive! Seriously, the restaurants participating in New York Magazine’s Oyster Week (September 11-28th) cost more money than the increase in your rent this year, which is really saying something considering Bushwick is like, New York’s #1 spot for inflation right now

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We’re kicking off this week with our new Bartender’s playlist, a column featuring playlists from our music section with features on some of our local bartenders!  Always patient and usually kind, they’re the ones curating your dining or drinking experience, whether it’s a weekday brunch or saturday night out. This week we’ve got an interview and Spotify […]

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Most of us feverishly love or dull-heartedly dread Valentine’s Day

We’ve introduced you to all sorts of spectacular getaways with our escapes series this summer, from The Newburgh Brewing Company upstate to The Wild Honey Pie’s Summer Camp to events at Rockaway Beach

Back-to-School? Pshhh

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Well, kids, it is officially May which, for me, stands for margaritas, wearing white and, of course, Bushwick Open Studios! While this event is still a few weeks away, the galleries are already getting ready for it and the neighborhood is literally buzzing with activity

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