Tag: Brooklyn

An Afternoon at The Bedford: A Former Brooklynite’s Love Letter to Brunch

An Afternoon at The Bedford: A Former Brooklynite’s Love Letter to Brunch

As a former Brooklynite, I’ve come to cherish the ritual of brunch—it’s practically a religion in this borough. And when it comes to finding the perfect spot to indulge in this sacred weekend tradition, The Bedford in Williamsburg is my go-to. Tucked away at 110 

Kosher brunch at BASIL NY

Kosher brunch at BASIL NY

If one neighborhood is popping up with new food spots at an alarming rate it’s definitely Crown Heights in Brooklyn. The latest? Chef Jose Soto’s BASIL that’s filled with flavors you’ve only dreamed about (seriously). And now in the unveiling of a new brunch menu 

Cheeseboat BK

Cheeseboat BK

It’s hard to react normally when someone invites you to a place called CHEESEBOAT; what in the world could such a compound word entail? Cheese on a boat? A boat full of cheese? A delivery service where boats deliver cheese to you personally? What. The. 

Brooklyn’s best kept rooftop brunch secret: NORTHERN TERRITORY

Brooklyn’s best kept rooftop brunch secret: NORTHERN TERRITORY

You know that moment you’re about to fall in love? Like it hasn’t happened quite yet, but in your heart you know deep down inside the feeling is pretty much set in stone? That’s how I felt about Northern Territory the first time I went to 

THIS SH*T BLINKS: eye-inspired jewelry handmade in Brooklyn

THIS SH*T BLINKS: eye-inspired jewelry handmade in Brooklyn

To hear of a young 20-something making a living off solely her art is pretty freaking amazing. One of those killing the game happens to be my roommate and now friend Kt Ferris, creator and operator of Kt Ferris Creations, a handmade jewelry line based 

On the treacherous experience of bed bugs

On the treacherous experience of bed bugs

One common misconception about bed bugs is that only “gross” people carry them. “Oh, she’s dirty; she must have brought in the bed bugs”, or “I definitely didn’t bring in those gross-ass bed bugs; I shower every damn day”. But no, one is “above” bed 

Rainbows and bagels and Funfetti cream cheese, oh my!

Rainbows and bagels and Funfetti cream cheese, oh my!

The Bagel store has apparently outdone themselves, this time with a sweet rainbow bagel topped with Funfetti cream cheese that’s a bit overwhelming in the sense that there COULD be nothing sweeter I have ever tasted in my LIFE, which means it’s also the best-tasting 

“Apple Store Prank”, and other reasons to get into Tyler Fischer’s comedy

“Apple Store Prank”, and other reasons to get into Tyler Fischer’s comedy

“This one has SO much Cloud it actually turned into a Puddle…” The thing about the vast space of the Internet is that sometimes all the unfilterable bullsh*t makes it hard to find stuff that’s ACTUALLY funny. But then there’s times something really truly good 

Disco isn’t dead after all: Escort’s self-titled album of dance music is an instant party

Disco isn’t dead after all: Escort’s self-titled album of dance music is an instant party

I love me some classic disco. And if you’re one of those that doesn’t mind admitting you too enjoy the upbeat sounds of the 70’s, look no further than the Brooklyn-based group Escort. Turning on Escort’s 2012 debut full-length album is like popping a can 

TV REVIEW: GIRLS, “All Adventurous Women Do”

TV REVIEW: GIRLS, “All Adventurous Women Do”

It’s safe to say that GIRLS has found its feet. With “All Adventurous Women Do,” the intent of the show is revealed: It is not going to be, as so many Brooklynites had feared, a rumination on the difficulties of being cut off from your