Jun. 30, 2025 By Kacie Moschella When you think about meals that beat the heat, a big pile of pasta may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But if your family traces back to Southern Italy like mine does, a lovingly prepared bowl of cacio e pepe is actually the perfect…
Jun. 26, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen At Selune, an intimate new wine bar in a historic Bed-Stuy building, natural wine and oysters go together like peanut butter and jelly. Founded by Marc Lioussanne and Bilen Gaga, Selune opened its doors on Halsey Street last week, offering an extensive list of American and European natural…
Jun. 23, 2025 By Olivia Seaman What if your childhood corner deli, pizza joint and knish cart got a seat at the fine dining table? That’s the idea behind Evolution, Chef Eric LeVine’s latest tasting concept inside Williamsburg’s 42 Hotel. The restaurant, which opened April 30, features a rotating menu inspired by the flavors…
Jun. 23, 2025 By Anna Bradley-Smith Bed-Stuy is about to get even more dining options with two new restaurants slated to debut in the coming weeks: French-themed Badaboom and Mexico City cantina-inspired Dolores. Badaboom plans to open its doors sometime this week at 421 Bainbridge St., on the corner of Howard Avenue. The restaurant…
Jun. 20, 2025 By Olivia Seaman Craving a Frosty fix? Flatbush just got a fresh upgrade. Wendy’s at 469 Flatbush Ave. officially reopened on June 16 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a modernized interior designed to improve customer dining experiences. The event was hosted by Doherty Enterprises Inc., a franchise responsible for the Wendy’s…
Jun. 17, 2025 By Olivia Seaman For many in Coney Island, the Parkview Diner isn’t just a place to grab pancakes or a burger — it’s home. The 24-hour diner has become an institution, serving good food and community to generations of Brooklynites. And according to co-owner Adam Fathelbab, that legacy runs deeper than…
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…
Jun. 11, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Everyone loves a comeback story — and Sunny’s Bar, at 253 Conover St. in Red Hook, might be the ultimate example. The Brooklyn institution, which dates back to 1890, was recently named one of the most inspiring disaster comebacks in a survey conducted by financial media company MarketBeat.com.…
Jun. 11, 2025 By Olivia Seaman Brooklyn’s culinary crown just got a fresh polish. Twenty-one of the borough’s most beloved eateries were named to the New York Times’ “100 Best Restaurants in New York City 2025” list this week. The list, curated by the Times’ Priya Krishna and Melissa Clark, finds the best 100…
May. 22, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Brooklyn Bridge Park became a little slice of heaven on Sunday as hundreds of pizza lovers gathered at Fornino on Pier 6 for Pizza on the Pier — a cheesy celebration that doubled as a fundraiser to fight food insecurity. The event was hosted by Slice Out…