You may be an expert at buying the perfect gift or baking the most delicious turkey feast. Perhaps you’re known in your circle of friends for your ability to wrap a stack of presents and only use two pieces of tape per gift. But do you know how to prepare your...
This year, one of the area’s biggest Halloween-themed events returns: the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival! After two years of cancellations and online-only events, this scary movie showcase returns to its in-person event roots. This year’s feast runs from Thursday,...
What makes July 24 so special? It’s National Tequila Day! That’s right! The utterly unique distilled liquor made from the blue agave plant is honored each year on this date. So, if you’ve been craving a margarita, paloma, siesta cocktail, or an old fashioned tequila...
The month of March brings many wonderful things: the first day of spring, the first signs of warmer weather, March Madness, and, of course, St. Patrick’s Day! While NYC may host the most famous St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the world, Brooklyn is home to many cool...
Love is in the air! Sure, the air may be cold (it is February after all) but it’s the most romantic time of the year—Valentine’s Day. The biggest challenge for most couples is finding new or uncommon ways to celebrate this romantic occasion. If you’re looking to do...
If you think Manhattan is crowded on an average day, wait until you see it on New Year’s Eve. Or better yet, don’t! Sure, Manhattan is home to Times Square and its massive New Year celebration. But that event is so packed with people that there’s hardly any room to...
There is something very special about the holiday season in NYC. It seems like every neighborhood embraces the spirit of the season. Homes and businesses go all out with their decorations. Every night is filled with bright, multi-colored lights that dazzle and...
As a resident of one of Brooklyn’s most popular and thriving neighborhoods, you may be wondering what great holiday events are happening this year. Lucky for you, we’ve picked out a few favorites that will put you in the holiday mood all season long! The holidays in...
To say that Gowanus and Brooklyn residents love Halloween is an understatement. This frighteningly fun time kicks off the holiday season festivities that last until after the New Year. And our neighborhood wears its festive spirit on its sleeve. And store fronts. And...
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and we know the age-old dilemma: How do you find the perfect restaurant for that special someone and actually be able to land a spot on what is quite arguably the busiest night for romantic wining and dining? We may not have an insider’s connection to every eatery in the city, but we can suggest that you skip Manhattan and instead stick with Brooklyn restaurants for Valentine’s Day.