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Fish Cheeks expands to Williamsburg, bringing cultural celebrations to new nabe

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May. 21, 2025 By Jada Camille Brooklyn’s culinary scene welcomed a new addition this last month as Fish Cheeks, a beloved seafood-focused Thai restaurant, opened in Williamsburg.  Founded by Thai immigrants Jenn Saesue and Chat Suansilphong, Fish Cheeks quickly gained a reputation for its fiery, seafood-centric dishes and for a dining environment that feels…

Sun and surf return as Brooklyn’s beaches open for swimming on May 24

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May. 20, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen Summer has arrived in New York City — unofficially, at least — and Brooklyn’s beaches will open for swimming on Saturday, May 24. Lifeguards will take their stands at Coney Island beach, Brighton Beach, and Manhattan Beach at 10 a.m. that day, and the beaches will be open…

T4T celebrates three years of transgender comedy, creating safe spaces at the Bell House

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May. 20, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Brooklyn’s original all-trans stand-up comedy show, T4T — short for “trans-for-trans” — is celebrating its third anniversary with a transgender comedy spectacular at the Bell House on Monday, June 16. The event highlights the comedic talents of more than 100 trans comics who have performed since T4T launched…

From street eats to streetwear: Complex Family Style Festival makes Brooklyn debut at Industry City

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May. 20, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Thousands flocked to Industry City on Saturday for the inaugural New York City edition of the Family Style Food Festival, a first-of-its-kind celebration blending culinary creativity with streetwear culture. The all-day event, hosted by renowned food critic and influencer Keith Lee, transformed the sprawling Sunset Park campus…