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Escape from New York
Living in New York City can feel like you're at the center of the universe. You can order Chinese food at 3 a.m. and have your groceries delivered straight to your door. Plus, on any given night of the year, there are literally thousands of fun things to do. ... -
The Bar for Movie Buffs
They say you can’t fight city hall, but don’t tell that to the proprietors of Nitehawk Cinema in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. On Thursday October 27th, Nitehawk became the first New York State ... -
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The Williamsburg Bar for Newbies
For some, Williamsburg Brooklyn is the ideal neighborhood, overflowing with an abundance of public art, cheap bars, tasty restaurants, killer flea markets, and reasonable vintage stores. But what can be paradise for some can be far too overwhelming for ... -
Lulu's Hidden Charms
The Greenpoint area of Brooklyn isn’t the easiest location to reach, but within minutes of your arrival it becomes apparent that the bars, restaurants, and general scene is worth the commute. One of the best spots to check out is Lulu’s, a tri-level bar ... -
Bikes, Bands, Beer, BBQ
From the outside The Shop may appear to be a working warehouse space, but head inside and behold… a working warehouse space. In fact, The Shop is actually a garage, complete with rows of new and mid-fix motorcycles. Lucky for us drinkers, this joint is ... -
The Stage Becomes Eclectic
What's big, loud and taking over NYC this summer? SummerStage of course! The 26th iteration of SummerStage is set to bring city-dwellers performances of all stripes in eighteen parks throughout the boroughs, reaching thousands through music, art, theater, ... -
The Best Little Crepe Truck in NYC
It’s always nice to have a visitor, especially one that makes you fresh crepes. Perhaps this is why such a long line formed so quickly for The Crepes Truck, which found it’s temporary home on Bedford and North 2 on a sunny Sunday afternoon. The ... -
Eat the Endless Summer
Amidst the seemingly ever-present high hills of dirty Brooklyn snow sits Endless Summer Tacos, beckoning with its promise of a better season and a brighter time. The truck is located on Bedford Ave - an ideal spot for train catchers, bar hoppers, and ... -
Eat, Drink and Be Brazilian
Under the Williamsburg Bridge, amongst the empty lots, artist lofts, and scrap metal yards sits a small slice of Brazil. Crowds of dancing bodies spill onto the street as trains clunk by overhead, and live music pumps through the open windows and doors. The ... -
Fly On Over to Blackbird Parlour
Blackbird Parlour may be located amongst the hullabaloo of the ever-hopping Bedford Avenue, but this gem is far from run of the mill. Warm lighting and dark wooden furniture beckons to passers-by through large glass windows (that remain open during the ... -
Freedom to Assemble
The atmosphere of Public Assembly changes depending on the theme or event of the night, but the general feel is of a vast mini-factory. Set in the rooms once occupied by Galapagos Art Space (now in DUMBO,) these digs are designed for the ideal dance party. ... -
Anyway, Anyhow
Your favorite new-to-you NYC spot is tucked away on a dim side street on the Lower East Side. And no, it's not a dive. It's Anyway Café, a whimsical French and Russian restaurant and lounge. Anyway’s modest space (it's about the size of a ... -
Eat, Drink and Bring Fido
From the outside, the red-bricked Williamsburg, Brooklyn bar The Levee beckons passers-by with a sign that reads "Beer, Booze, Pool, and Dogs." Once inside there is no question of this spot’s true dive-bar status; the dark lighting, dirty floors, and rock ... -
You Know You're Gonna Die, You Just Don't Know When
I went out for a bike ride around New York City to do a bit of research for an article on Urban Biking when irony struck and I nearly died. The day started out beautifully. The five-day heat wave had finally broken, there was a fresh summer breeze to ... -
Hit the Beach
Summer just isn’t summer without some good times spent in the sand and waves. Surprisingly enough, New York City does offer many great beaches, most of which can be accessed without a car. So pack up your down-for-the-day gear and get ready for some sandy ... -
Fun and Games Down South
South 4th Bar is the perfect neighborhood pub. It sits slightly off the beaten path, remaining virtually untouched by the down-for-the-day crowd of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Instead, this unassuming gem offers solace to those who are more familiar with the ... -
The Biggest Bier In Brooklyn
Radegast Hall may only be a few blocks from the hustle and bustle of the L train stop and Bedford Avenue, but once you step inside, it transports you much further away. Carved from an old factory, this spot boasts heavy wooden tables, tapestries, Eastern ... -
Hot Child in the City
So everyone is making big summer trip plans, and you are out of vacation days. Although crying alone on the bathroom floor seems like the best option, there are actually quite a few better ways to spend your summer right here in in the hot, hot city. ... -
Summer in the City
The cancellation of All Points West has certainly taken a bit of the wind out of New York’s sails; there is no denying that having our own big festival was exciting (and not to mention, convenient.) However, if you long to replace that festival feel while ...
