Jul. 7, 2025 By Olivia Seaman After more than a decade of operating behind the scenes, She Wolf Bakery has opened its first-ever customer-facing space inside the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Known for its commitment to local sourcing, the beloved bakery now has a brick-and-mortar café, a long-awaited step for the team that began baking…
Jun. 13, 2025 By Olivia Seaman What started as a pandemic daydream over cocktails and cookies has blossomed into one of Park Slope’s most beloved community hubs. This month, the co-owners of Whisk & Whiskey, a café, cocktail bar and event space tucked into a once-forgotten storefront, celebrated four years of mixing culture, creating…
Jan. 15, 2025 By Lauren Rapp Bilqis Coffee, a new specialty coffee shop in Bay Ridge, is all about giving Yemeni coffee the credit it deserves. Nestled among other locally-owned businesses, Bilqis offers coffee with rich, smooth flavors — and an even richer history — paired with freshly baked pastries and served in a…
Jan. 13, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann After more than two decades in Park Slope, the Starbucks cafe at 166 7th Ave. will brew its last Venti Cappuccino on Jan. 31. A spokesperson for the Seattle-based coffee giant cited lease expiration for its decision to close the long-standing location in the heart of Park Slope.…
Jan. 8, 2025 By Lauren Rapp The first month of the year brings a renewed sense of hope and commitment to New Year’s goals. For many, it also marks the start of “Dry January,” a month free from alcohol aimed at shaking off holiday indulgences, experiencing mental and physical benefits, and starting the year…
Dec. 19, 2024 By Lauren Rapp There’s a new barista at Prospect Park. Poetica Coffee can now be found slinging coffees from their new mobile food and coffee cart located near the Willink Plaza Entrance. The cart is officially open to the public, offering a full menu of coffee, snacks, and pastries. The menu…
Apr. 16, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith
A bakery and cafe that will blend Middle Eastern and South American flavors for its signature recipes plans to open its doors on Hancock Street in Bed-Stuy soon and, if all goes to plan, in the weeks following a cocktail bar will open in the basement downstairs.
Oct. 11, 2023 By Anna Bradley-Smith
A long-anticipated vegetarian cafe from Kai Avent-deLeon — the founder of Bed Stuy fashion boutique and cafe Sincerely, Tommy — is prepping to open this month.
Mar. 13, 2023 By Jada Camille
Ciao Bella, a Prospect Lefferts Garden hidden gem, celebrated their third anniversary with a late night fiesta in their Italian cafe on March 11.