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Brooklyn Bazaar

Brooklyn Night Bazaar – Market & Events Brooklyn Bazaar has been shut for a fairly long while. It, however, will be reopened in North Brooklyn on the 9th of September in a new venue. The venue to play host to Brooklyn Bazaar is Polonaise Terrace, Greenpoint’s former Polish catering hall. While the change in venue for Brooklyn Bazaar is a major change, it is just one of the many changes that lovers of Brooklyn Bazaar should expect. While there will be significant changes in Brooklyn Bazaar, some things have remained untouched. A lot of activities which the average follower of Brooklyn Bazaar is used to will be continued. Some of these activities include vendors …

What we know about the BQX’s street design

Officials with the Department of Transportation and the Economic Development Corporation presented new details regarding the mayor’s $2.73 billion trolly project, the Brooklyn Queens Connector, at a meeting of Community Board 1’s Transportation Committee on Jan. 16, including changes to the proposed route and how the city would rejigger streets to accommodate hizzoner’s widely criticized transit scheme.  The BQX would have its own tracks separate from traffic on 90 percent of its 11-mile route, running in both…

You should probably learn more about natural wines in 2020

Maybe you are doing Dry January. And maybe you were intending on committing to Dry January but recently discovered the explosion of natural wines so have concluded that natural = healthy, so you should keep drinking. You can have it both ways at McNally Jackson in Williamsburg on Thursday night, Jan. 9. They’re hosting a discussion between Alice Feiring, the author of Natural Wines for the People and writer and critic Cheryl Pearl Sucher. The new book is a compact illustrated guide for those of us who

Domino’s Brooklyn Style Pizza

Brooklyn Style Pizza Crust from Dominos Domino’s Pizza Company, one of the foremost names so long pizza production is concerned coined the phrase “Brooklyn Style Pizza” in 2006. This phrase was used to identify Pizza that was made in a way that people in Brooklyn were used to making their meals. How does Domino’s Brooklyn Style Pizza Differ from Other Types of Pizza Brooklyn Style Pizza is slightly different from other types of pizza produced by Domino’s Pizza. The major …

City to seek land transfer for 85 new below-market-rate rentals in Bedford-Stuyvesant

The city wants to transfer three vacant lots in Bedford-Stuyvesant to a pair of development firms to build 85-units worth of deeply affordable housing, which reps for the builders claim will benefit existing residents of the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood.  “We all know the real big issue is that the market-rate housing that’s sort of exploded on us has brought a lot of folks in and we’ve seen a lot of Bed-Stuy residents depart,” Gordon Bell, an executive at the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, told members of Community Board…

Brooklyn Tabernacle

The Brooklyn Tabernacle Church Gospel Most of you must have visited the Brooklyn Tabernacle, which is a multicultural, non-denominational church situated at 17 Smith Street, which is at the heart of the city of Brooklyn. Although it started off with just a handful of members in a rundown, small building located in one of the most difficult areas of the city, today, it has successfully become a congregation of more than 10000 people, who also attend the weekly services. The senior pastor of the church is Pastor Jim Cymbala. His wife, Carol, directs the Grammy Award winning…

The 2010s through a Brooklyn lens

Somewhere during the last 10 years, Brooklyn’s novelty wore off. It was no longer surprising that a person would run a supper club out of their loft; a BDSM dungeon, on the other hand, or a venue out of a cheese cave, now that was original. Moving further out on the L Train wasn’t out of the ordinary, though your commute would probably be a disaster at some point. The greater concern was that gentrification was rampant and unchecked, and showed no signs of ending. Businesses that embodied the DIY, creative spirit of the “new” Brooklyn disappeared; the old ones that represented the Brooklyn that would never change died, too. For a moment it …

Borough Presidents Adams goes on strange rant at opening of affordable housing for LGBTQ seniors

Borough President Eric Adams went on a bizarre rant at the opening of the city’s first affordable housing development for LGBTQ seniors on Dec. 17, when he invoked slavery, and predicted that incoming residents would clash with locals at a nearby public housing complex.  “I think about Frederick Douglass and the conversation about fighting for the independence of America,” Adams said. “He said ‘the arrogance of that those want me to fight for independence when I’m still a slave.’ I can’t celebrate a building that is not inclusive.” The beep’s tirade — which was heard via an audio recording obtained by this paper’s sister publication, Gay City News …

Frosted Flame: a queer comedy fundraiser

Littlefield is hosting a queer comedy fundraiser to benefit Housing Works on Thursday, December 19. The show is hosted by Sam Campbell, Simone Leitner, and Pete Valenti, and will feature comedians including Jay Jurden, Ali Clayton, Fareeha Khan, and Indigo Asim! The show will be followed by a dance party. Housing Works is a wonderful organization that works to combat homelessness and HIV/AIDS. This is a wonderful way to have a great time and give back this holiday season. You can also bring new or gently used coats to the event for a coat drive. Doors are at 8pm, the show is at 9pm, and tickets are $10 in advance/$12 day of show. More ideas for

Brooklyn Sudano

Brooklyn Sudano Bio – Actress Movies & TV, Husband & More Most of you may have heard about the name Brooklyn Sudano. However, very few of you probably know her properly. Sudano was born on the 5th of January, 1981 and she happens to be an American singer, dancer, and actress. She gained popularity after she played the role of Vanessa Scott on the popular ABC sitcom, My Wife and Kids. You must have also seen her in the popular NBC action series Taken. She played the role of Asha Flynn in the series. Sudano happens to be the daughter of Donna Summer, who is a Grammy Award winning singer and popularly known as “Disco Queen”, along with Bruce Sudano, who is a songwriter. She …

Four inspired Thanksgiving sides and pies from local chefs

Photo: Jennifer Indig If you are planning your own Thanksgiving feast or thinking about what side dish or dessert to bring as a guest, you are likely knee-deep in recipe research by now. In search of a little inspiration, Brooklyn Based asked four local chefs to share their favorite Thanksgiving sides and pies. I spent the better part of the week cooking through recipes in advance of the holiday and the results were well worth the effort. These recipes offer some refreshing new takes and twists on classics like a seared brussels sprouts recipe with a surprising glaze by Ronna Welsh of Purple Kale Kitchenworks and a pumpkin pie-cheesecake…

Craigslist Brooklyn

Brooklyn Craigslist – New York Classifieds for Jobs, Apartments, Cars & More There are several things in life that you cannot find at the click of your fingers. You have to literally hunt for them. These may include jobs or service providers such as electricians, mechanics, and plumbers to name a few, furniture or houses on sale, and many more. Searching for different matters will take time and effort. But, how would you feel if you were to get proper information about such topics in a single place? The best example of this is the Craigslist. What Is Craigslist? When you talk about Craigslist, it is basically an American classified advertisements website that has sections especially …

Swastika found near Coney Island Jewish community center

Locals were left appalled after a swastika was found sketched into a park bench near a Jewish center in Coney Island on Thursday. “The sensitivity that’s related to this type of anti-Semitism is a source of devastating emotional trauma,” said Rabbi Moshe Wiener, the executive director of the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island. “This is definitely a source of immense trauma for the populations we’re dealing with.” A jogger first spotted the hateful symbol scribbled on a bench along the Coney Island Boardwalk near W. 37th Street …

Autumn in New York’s art world: Must-see shows across the city

Yayoi Kusama is returning to David Zwirner Gallery this fall for a highly anticipated show of new immersive art. Pictured is an image from a past installation. “Kusama with Pumpkin,” 1998, Courtesy Ota Fine Arts, David Zwirner, and Victoria Miro © YAYOI KUSAMA Whether you’re more interested in fine art, immersive installations or fashion, there is an exhibit (or three) for you this fall in New York. The weather is finally turning cooler and there’s no better way to spend a beautiful autumn day than strolling museum halls or gallery browsing. The MoMA is reopening after months of being closed, the grande dame of immersive art is returning for a sure-to-be-packed show, and there&#…

Brooklyn Decker Age, Height, Net Worth

Brooklyn Decker – Model & Actress Bio – Age, Height, Net Worth & Husband Brooklyn Decker or Brooklyn Danielle Decker Roddick happens to be an American actress and model. She was born on the 12th of April, 1987 (Brooklyn Decker Age) and gained popularity for her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue that also included the cover of the 2010 issue. Apart from working for Victoria’s Secret for the 2010 “Swim” collection, Decker also got a chance to work on various television shows and sitcoms. She made several guest appearances on numerous shows such as The League, Ugly Betty, Royal Pains, and Chuck. Early Part of Brooklyn’s Life Brooklyn Decker…

Sing with a live band at The Gutter

The Gutter, the beloved, no-frills Williamsburg bowling joint, is bringing Live Band Karaoke with Lanier back after a year-long hiatus on Friday night, and if you’re looking to take your casual K-town karaoke habit to the next level, I can tell you first-hand that fronting real life musicians is a special kind of adrenaline high. If it’s been a while since you had a big night out in North Brooklyn consider grabbing dinner somewhere along Bedford or and heading over at 9pm—there’s a $10 cover and still some slots available if you’re feeling bold.  More ideas for Your Ideal Week here ⇨