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.…
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…
Dec. 10, 2024 By Adam Daly After five years and a series of setbacks, the beloved Brooklyn pizzeria L&B Spumoni Gardens has officially opened its Dumbo location. The new spot, located at 46 Old Fulton St, marks a significant expansion for the iconic eatery, which first opened in Bensonhurst in 1939. Known for its…
Dec. 5, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen A new restaurant plans to bridge longstanding tradition and emerging tastes in Brighton Beach. Breva, an American brasserie and cocktail bar, opened its doors on Dec. 18, right next to the famous Tatiana Grill on the boardwalk. It’s an unusual place for a new restaurant. Brighton Beach is…
Nov. 13, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Cupcakes are what made Magnolia Bakery famous, but its best-loved dessert is the Banana Pudding: it’s fluffy, sweet, and full of fresh bananas and vanilla wafer pieces. It was also, up until now, only available in the bakery, or online directly from Magnolia’s website. The pudding couldn’t be…
Nov. 12, 2024 By Jada Camille Why did the Brooklynite cross the road? To get to the new Chick-fil-A in Clinton Hill! A new Chick-fil-A will open in the neighborhood on Nov. 14, marking the restaurant’s second location in Brooklyn. Whether Brooklynites are looking for a quick bite, a hearty meal, or a way…
Nov. 11, 2024 By Jada Camille Moondog, a new listening bar and cocktail lounge, has officially opened its doors in East Williamsburg. Created by siblings Einat and Elon Admony, Moondog offers Brooklynites an experience beyond the average watering hole, fusing immersive soundscapes, custom cocktails, and elevated street food. Einat Admony, a three-time James Beard-nominated…
Oct. 31, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil They’re aking a slice out of democracy! It may not be a choice on the ballot, but a stop at Junior’s Restaurant & Bakery on Election Day is a win for voters who love cheesecake. The beloved Brooklyn eatery, famed for its “World’s Most Fabulous Cheesecake,” is…
Oct. 24, 2024 By Adam Daly Sunset Park’s iconic Irish Haven pub rolled back time and prices to 1964 on Oct. 19, as patrons celebrated its 60th anniversary with 50-cent draft beers. The beloved Fourth Avenue bar, which has stood as a neighborhood staple since it first opened under the late Frank Lawler, drew…
Oct. 22, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Loafers, a gay bar set to open in Carroll Gardens on Oct. 23, takes its name from a midcentury insult lodged against gay men: “light in the loafers.” The bar has flipped the phrase on its head, celebrating local queer history and communities with a cozy vintage vibe…