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.…
May. 23, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen Three weeks after the Brooklyn Mirage abruptly canceled its opening night, the venue is still dark — and its CEO has reportedly been axed. Josh Wyatt, who took over the role in October, was fired on Thursday, according to an internal email shared online and confirmed by BKMag…
May. 1, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen The Brooklyn Mirage canceled its much-hyped reopening and a sold-out concert on Thursday night after it failed to meet city safety standards In an Instagram post published shortly before DJ Sara Landry was set to take the stage, the Mirage said it had run into trouble with its…
Apr. 11, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil For Sammi Katz and Olivia McGiff, bringing “Spirited Women” to life was a true labor of love. Building on the success of their 2023 book, “Cocktails in Color: A Spirited Guide to the Art and Joy of Drinkmaking,” the duo recently released “Spirited Women: Makers, Shakers, and…
Feb. 27, 2025 By Regina Martinez At 6:40 p.m., 20 minutes before Xanadu Roller Arts reopens for its celestially-themed Space Bounce event, a line of anxious skaters in holographic outfits forms below the rink’s burgundy awning, stretching outside into the cold. “Ay, what’s the holdup? We already signed our waiver,” yells a patron. A…
Oct. 7, 2024 By Naisha Roy Locals have donated more than $40,000 to a Bushwick bar that suffered a devastating fire last month. The fire broke out in the backyard of Bunton’s World Famous on Broadway on the night of Sept. 23, and incinerated the garden, awning and air conditioning units. Although everyone was…
Aug. 19, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Saint Vitus Bar, a heavy metal music venue in Greenpoint, has closed permanently — at least in its original physical location. The bar’s three co-owners posted what seemed to be a farewell on Instagram on Saturday, writing “1120 Manhattan Ave. 2011-2024. Saint Vitus Bar to be continued…” along…
May. 21, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil
Worlds have collided at the historic Park Slope Ale House, where owners Dante Alston, Alisa Doga and Andy Zehnal hope to bring a bit of what made their last business special to their new Sixth Avenue eatery.
May. 6, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann
Move over, Met Gala. The People’s Ball is back.
Mar. 29, 2024 By Lauren Rapp
The Brooklyn Paramount, a once legendary cultural hub, has opened its doors again to music lovers, preserving a touch of history around every corner. The live music venue is officially welcoming concertgoers again as of Wednesday, March 27, over 60 years since its last curtain call.