Feb. 11, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Before the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs faced off on the gridiron, southern Brooklyn’s own fierce competition was already underway at the annual Chili Cookoff at Lock Yard. The Feb. 9 event — a yearly tradition for the Fifth Avenue watering hole — brought together more…
Feb. 9, 2025 By Lauren Rapp Luigi’s Pizza has all the makings of a perfect pie, but over the past 52 years, it’s grown into something more than just a pizza place for the Park Slope community. “I want people to come in here and feel like this is their neighborhood store,” owner Giovanni…
Jan. 29, 2025 By Adam Daly The Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, the innovative dumpling brand that launched in 2021, has opened its first location in its namesake borough, marking a homecoming of sorts for the fast-growing chain. The new outpost, a kiosk inside the Barclays Center, debuted on Jan. 4, offering fans a taste of…
Jan. 28, 2025 By Lauren Rapp Devoción — a “farm to doorstep” coffee chain — does something no other Brooklyn café does. The team directly imports coffee beans from Colombia in their green state. The beans are shipped overnight via FedEx and roasted within days of reaching the company’s Williamsburg store. This cycle repeats…
Jan. 17, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil To honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Plant Powered Metro New York is stepping up to host four simultaneous “Health Freedom Walks” across the Big Apple on Monday. Combining history with hearty plant-based bites, these walks will mirror a restaurant crawl, leading…
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.…
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…