Jun. 5, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen & Lloyd Mitchell A 43-year-old construction worker died from injuries he sustained in a partial roof collapse in Marine Park on Thursday. Workers were conducting repairs and installing a new refrigeration unit inside a rear addition to a closed steakhouse at 3223 Quentin Road just before 9 a.m.…
May. 21, 2025 By Jada Camille Brooklyn’s culinary scene welcomed a new addition this last month as Fish Cheeks, a beloved seafood-focused Thai restaurant, opened in Williamsburg. Founded by Thai immigrants Jenn Saesue and Chat Suansilphong, Fish Cheeks quickly gained a reputation for its fiery, seafood-centric dishes and for a dining environment that feels…
May. 21, 2025 By Miriam Norwitz The Williamsburg classic JR & Son bar and restaurant re-opened its doors at 575 Lorimer St. this month with a new look and a whole new menu. Once an Italian social club and more recently a bar, JR & Son closed in 2020 and has been reimagined by…
May. 1, 2025 By Tracey Khan After months of anticipation and around-the-clock work, Sandz NYC has officially reopened its doors, this time under the visionary leadership of serial entrepreneur Rondel Boodram. With a fusion of upscale dining, rich Caribbean culture, and a personal touch that only comes from true community roots, the revamped Sandz is […]
Apr. 17, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Bar Chuzo, Bay Ridge’s newest restaurant, is the best of both worlds. The Latin bistro from Brooklyn restaurateurs Ronny Jaramillo and Dana Morrissey officially opened its doors on April 14, celebrating both Jaramillo’s Ecuadorian heritage and the husband-and-wife duo’s background in hospitality. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the…
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…