On a coveted stretch of real estate in South Williamsburg comes a new addition to the blossoming Indian cuisine scene in Brooklyn. The space is expansive and welcoming, with an intentionally dated decor.  Masti has only been open for a month, but the food is reminiscent of centuries of recipes, passed down through generations.  I got to order a mix […]

It seems like hip restaurants come and go in Williamsburg, and the ones with staying power continuously seem to have a loyal fan base. De Mole is one of those places. This is the restaurant’s second location, the first being in Woodside, Queens, so their success speaks for itself. The newest iteration of this mole-focused concept sits on the quiet, […]

Another summer, another rooftop opening. This summer, Williamsburg’s The POD BK Hotel opened up RFTP, a new rooftop bar where you can bask in the summer sun. With a wraparound terrace and great views, this rooftop bar serves up more than just pretty scenery. There’s a few small plate options to choose from if you and your friends find yourself […]

Bar Schimmi, a siphoned-off area of the larger nightclub space Schimanski’s, is a brand new lounge as artfully decorated with paintings as it is with people. Guests of all walks of life, with style profiles ranging from the outrageous to the conservative, showed up to celebrate a new iteration of a Williamsburg hot spot and an old-school style icon. In […]

Just when you thought you’ve seen the last of speakeasies, a new one comes along that makes you rethink if the genre is dead. When you arrive at La Milagrosa, you’ll wonder if you’ve gotten the wrong address. The night I went, I walked into what appears to be a bodega (which actually sells hard-to-find traditional Mexican ingredients) and spoke […]

Bacon. It’s arguably one of the best foods on the planet. Vegetarians may disagree, but that’s only because they’re missing out. This past weekend, The Great Big Bacon Picnic took over the Old Pfizer Factory in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, giving New Yorkers more than just a taste of their favorite meat. The indoor/outdoor festival lucked out with a beautiful weather weekend, […]

In a city where turnover is more the rule than the exception, it is not uncommon for restaurants and bars to have short lifespans. Some of my favorite stomping grounds from only three years ago are but distant memories in my mind’s eye, never to be seen again. It is no small feat in this town to maintain some semblance […]

Located a few blocks off of the trendy, artsy Bedford Avenue, this bar fits right in: dim lighting, exposed brick, and light blues beckoned us into Billet and Bellows. Owner Kristina Kozak immediately welcomed us; friendly, attentive, and engaging, she told us the story behind Billet and Bellows, its transition from an antique store to a bar, and her plans […]

When you step into the sparkling chandeliered and plushly furnished Fushimi in Williamsburg (one of three branches of the pan-Asian restaurant throughout Brooklyn and Staten Island), it feels like a nightclub. Darkened booths, a pumping soundtrack and neon-lit tunnels leading to elaborate bathrooms give the place a bougie feel worthy of glittery heels and a short skirt. Lacking the grit […]

Kobe Bussan Group had a press conference on September 15th to introduce Shabu Shabu Kobe Midtown. The press conference included Shoji Numata, Kobe Bussan CEO; Hirokazu Numata, Kobe Bussan President; and Hideo Sugimoto, President of G.taste Co. Ltd. Aside from Shabu Shabu Kobe Midtown, Kobe Bussan has business plans to open more locations in the future. The name of the […]