Feb. 25, 2025 By Lauren Rapp The 121-year-old Carroll Gardens institution Ferdinando’s Focacceria abruptly closed last weekend, bringing an end to the oldest Sicilian restaurant in New York City and one of the oldest Italian restaurants in the state. The eatery announced on Instagram on Sunday that the family had made the decision to “permanently…
Feb. 10, 2025 By Lloyd Mitchell Firefighters extinguished a two-alarm blaze in the ductwork of Kavkazkiy Dvorik restaurant on Monday afternoon, authorities said. Crews arrived at 2713 Ave. U in Sheepshead Bay shortly after 12:48 p.m. on Feb. 10 to find heavy smoke billowing from a two-story mixed-use building. The fire had spread to…
Jan. 29, 2025 By Adam Daly A beloved Flatbush pizzeria served its last slices Tuesday, leaving loyal customers stunned after its landlord reportedly ordered it and neighboring businesses to vacate by the end of the month. Mike’s Pizza, a neighborhood staple at the corner of Bedford and Clarkson avenues, is one of eight businesses…
Dec. 9, 2024 By Lloyd Mitchell Brooklyn detectives are investigating a fatal stabbing outside a Japanese restaurant in Flatbush on Monday morning. A man in his 20s was fatally stabbed outside the restaurant at 1584 Flatbush Ave. just after 10 a.m., police said. The suspect, also in his 20s, stabbed the victim once in…
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. 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…
Jul. 10, 2024 By Natalie Dahan
Psaraki, a new traditional Greek restaurant, will soon offer patrons a taste of Greece while simultaneously showcasing the amazing views of the Manhattan skyline from the Williamsburg waterfront.
May. 16, 2024 By Brooklyn Paper
“Can you believe the majority of a chef’s time is spent in the kitchen?” chef Philip Guardone asked while looking around the salon of his new restaurant in Boerum Hill.
May. 14, 2024 By Jada Camille
The politicians Brooklynites turn to for guidance and support just dished out some vital advice — where to grab some grub.
Apr. 24, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith
After more than a year of having its sign up on the corner of Malcolm X Boulevard and Hancock Street, Mediterranean restaurant Dar525 will be opening by mid-May, an employee confirmed.