When Elaine Li of Sweet & Shiny Café (214 Knickerbocker Avenue, Bushwick) experienced costly and unexpected repairs for her café and cake decorating business, she turned to Kickstarter for help

Last Thursday it was wet, and cold, and it felt like winter instead of the breezy fall Brooklynites had experienced a few days prior, but those who came out to Kings County Saloon were greeted with a delicious and unique treat in the back of the establishment: three bowls each filled with different flavors of vegan jerky