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Superbowl in Brooklyn (Go Giants)

By , 3 February, 2012, No Comment

With a classic northeast face-off coming to a head this Sunday, you may be looking for a place to watch the game in BoCoCa–or just somewhere to order amazing food. Here’s a few tips in case you don’t have an, AHEM, game-plan.

Brooklyn Based gives a great Borough-wide guide to Sunday’s festivities:

The Bell House will be showing the game on its big screen, with color commentary in the form of a live feed of Super Bowl-related tweets from the funny folks at Witstream, plus drink specials and hot food from Urban Rustic. If you’re heading to North Brooklyn, you can catch every play (and commercial) in movie theater-quality and surround sound at Williamsburg’s Nitehawk Cinema. Brooklyn Bowl will be throwing its annual Super Bowl bash, with plenty of Blue Ribbon fried chicken to go around, Brooklyn Winery will be offering a 92” screen, hanger steak-chili, and buckets of Brooklyn Brewery beer, and The Knitting Factory will have a 12-foot projection screen running with free snacks and the option to reserve special party packages. Finally, if you just aren’t into football, you can while away the evening watching classic sports-themed sci-fi flicks at The Way Station’s Too Nerdy for the Super Bowl event.

Buttermilk Channel (524 Court St.)-Need a last minute game day take-out order? Pick-up some of Buttermilk Channel’s famous fried chicken (Half Chicken) $13. Other accompaniments include Baby Back Ribs, Fingerling Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Bread & Butter Pickles and Dill Pickles. To order, call 718 852 8490 or drop by in person to.

BARK & SIXPOINT’s 1st ANNUAL TAILGATE PARTY-Price:$75 per person; Pre-Game Starts at 5:30pm. For reservations, call 718-789-1939 or email events@barkhotdogs.com. And if you’re staying home to watch the game, check out the special SUPER BOWL CATERING MENU HERE for a full arsenal of game day fare.
Schedule: 5:30pm: Pre-Game Snacks
Chips and Cipolinni Onion-Sour Cream Dip
Sixpoint Beers and Pop
Super Bowl Squares Raffle Sign Up (Sixpoint and Bark prizes given at end of game)
6:30pm: Kick-off
Hot Dogs, Sausages, Wings, and Jalapeño-Cheddar Croquettes
Still more non-stop pours of Sixpoint, and some surprises
Halftime: Epic Sky-box Buffet
Choucroute Garnie, Shells and Cheese, Bark Nachos, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw
Second Half: The Endless Nosh
More free flowing Sixpoint Ales
Hot Dogs, Sausages, Wings, and Jalapeño-Cheddar Croquettes

Brazen Head (228 Atlantic Ave)-Think $1-off cask beers and free chili (beef and veggie)–plus with other snacks after 6pm. The game will be showing on four screens.

Vinegar Hill House (72 Hudson Ave)-Hike it over to Vinegar Hill for classics like wings, artichoke dip, seven-layer dip and three kinds of pizza.

Carroll Garden’s Patch also did a great round-up. Here are a few of their picks:

Angry Wade’s (224 Smith St.)-On Super Bowl Sunday Angry Wade’s features an all-you-can-eat menu with barbecue turkey, pulled pork, roast beef sandwiches and bratwursts from Wisconsin. The cost: $50 for men and $35 for women. Wade’s opens at noon, and til 3 p.m., well drinks and drafts are $1 off.

Floyd (131 Atlantic Ave.)-British soccer games are shown at Floyd every weekend but on Sunday the Super Bowl will be screened too. Floyd is known for its cheap and diverse beers, and they open around 11 a.m.

Cody’s Bar and Grill (154 Court St.)-Cody’s is Steeler territory through and through. It’s also one of the neighborhood’s classic sports bars. No fuss, no specials, just a good old fashioned bar with lots of TV’s. There will be food too, we just don’t know what’s in store, yet. Cody’s opens at noon.

Downtown Bar and Grill-(160 Court St.)-Downtown is another classic sports bar, but with some classier touches– mussels, anyone? Get there early. Downtown opens at noon.

PJ Hanley’s Tavern (449 Court St.)-PJ’s is called the oldest bar in Brooklyn by the management and the location has been a pub since 1874. Opening at 11:30 a.m., PJ’s will have beer bucket and pitcher specials.

Brooklyn Botanic Gardens Boogies It Up

By , 26 January, 2012, 2 Comments

It may be a while until the spring flowers push through the (almost) frozen ground, but the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens wants you to party with the posies. Its Lush Boogaloo & Latin Soul Dancy Party is an evening celebrating the Garden’s collection of over 6000 tropical orchids–but with the added fun of booze and tunes. The event takes place Friday, 10 Feb, from 8pm to midnight at the Palm House and features live music from boogaloo band, Spanglish Fly. Not only will you take in the beauty of these gorgeous flowers, there will also be an open bar and all kinds of Latin eats–like our favorite icy treats, Mexican fruit paletas by La Newyorkina. Also expect classic 45s spun by WFMU’s Mr. Fine Wine and DJ Turmix, a behind the scenes tour with orchid curator Dave Horak, and posing for leaf portraits with graphic novelist Aaron Birk. Tickets are $65 each and you can buy them here. Just remember ladies, tropical orchids can equal bad hair weather, so plan accordingly.

Big Movies for Little Kids Back for Winter & Spring

By , 12 January, 2012, No Comment

You know it’s going to get cold at some point, so why not start scheduling some movie time for the kiddies? We especially love the free Big Movies for Little Kids series at Cobble Hill Cinemas (265 Court St.). Perfect for children two and up, and a great way to introduce your children to sitting in a movie theatre, the winter and spring schedule is finally here. Starting 23 January with The Phantom Tollbooth, the films are shown every other Monday at 4pm through 4 June. The cost is $7 per person and advance tickets are available at the box office one week prior to each screening or online at cobblehilltheatre.com. Get those tickets early, they tend to go quickly.

Community Chanukah Party for the Family

By , 15 December, 2011, No Comment

Chanukah and Christmas hit head on this year, but the Festival of Lights begins next Tuesday for its eight day stint–so why not start it out right by hitting The Big Gigantic Chanukah Celebration Starring Uncle Moishy? Really, it’s just a nice party at Borough Hall with Borough Prez Marty Markowitz. Come at 5pm for the Menorah Lighting, then stay for latkes, dreidle spinning, doughnuts and presents for all children who attend. “Uncle Moishy and the Mitzvah Men” will play a concert at 6pm–we hear it’s not to be missed.

PS 29 Wants YOU to Eat Pie and Shop for the Holidays

By , 23 November, 2011, 1 Comment

Come for the pie, stay for the shopping

Sure, there’s other holiday shopping events in the hood. But none come with the same bold promise of pie. That’s why the PS 29 Eat Pie and Shop event has always been one of my faves (even before my son started attending). So mark your calendars now, because it’s coming up on 4 December from 11am to 4pm at the Cobble Hill school (Henry St. between Kane and Baltic).
As mentioned, all types of pie will be available throughout the day–including fruit, creamy, savory and nut. And to make things more exciting, there will also be a pie competition with a panel of judges consisting of celebs like Gail Simmons, an editor at Food & Wine magazine and judge on Bravo fave “Top Chef,” and Danielle Kyrillos, from “Top Chef: Just Desserts,” as well as local restauranteurs like Marc Anthony Bynum, chef at the new MooBurger (fast turning into one of our faves) and Jeff Lederman, of Strong Place, Bocca Lupo and Nectar. The winner will receive a gift package from Food & Wine and bragging rights for the year. Judging will take place at 1pm.
In addition, as a special culinary treat, Danny Meyer’s Shake Shack will also be in attendance, doling out its signature frozen custard (the new storefront will open in Downtown Brooklyn by end of year), and Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain will be serving its ‘Grumble Grumble’ grilled cheese sandwiches.
Of course, after all that pigging out you simply must do some shopping, so stay for the gift fair overflowing with local artisans, craftspeople and merchants. Kids will be lured away from your efforts with holiday craft workshops hosted by art teachers from Children’s Museum of the Arts and face painting by Mini Max Toys & Cuts. And lastly, if you need the perfect shot for your holiday cards, professional photographers will be on hand for family photo shoots. Proceeds will go to PS 29, but this is the perfect event for anyyone with a sweet tooth and a gift list.

Help Pick Flicks for Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Summer Movies

By , 22 November, 2011, No Comment

In July of 2010, the 11th season of NYC’s Movies With a View moved to Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 1. Presented by the Scyfy channel, this annual outdoor festival under the twinkling lights of our signature bridge has been a hit–and included films for young and old alike. We’ve smiled through classics like Annie Hall and Some Like it Hot, sang along with Dreamgirls, and brought the kids for An American Tale and Ghostbusters.
If you love this event (and movies) as much as we do, why not take some time to apply for the Volunteer Film Committee, which comes together three times a year to help choose a diverse and eclectic line-up of summer films. There are three mandatory meetings throughout December, January and February and volunteer commitments during the summer. If you’d like more info, email ahughes@bbpc.net by 30 November.

Brooklyn Farmacy: More Than Just Eggcreams

By , 17 November, 2011, No Comment

Cartoonist Mark Alan Stamaty to sign copies of "WHO NEEDS DONUTS"

Recently, I’ve been stopping in at Cobble Hill’s old-timey soda shop Brooklyn Farmacy (513 Henry St.) for the orange-tinged pumpkin ice cream my son’s been craving. And in addition to the ever-changing, seasonal ice cream flavors, the menu also reflects a heavier focus on savories and a fairly new lunch menu–featuring a potato knish, black bean empanada and grilled ham and cheese sandwich. This weekend though, there will also be a few interesting things going on so feel free to stop in for a nosh or a little bit of culture.

This Saturday morning (11.19) at 11 am, NY author and cartoonist, Mark Alan Stamaty will be in for a meet and greet and to sign copies of his book, “Who Needs Donuts”. Many may know Stamaty’s work from the Village Voice, and some may even have one of his children’s books on your shelves. (Minnie Malony & Macaroni, comes to mind!). Brooklyn born, and a real New Yorker, this is going to be a special morning at the Farmacy. And of course, come for the Peter Pan Donuts.

This Sunday afternoon (11.20), from 1-3, meet Brooklyn based illustrator, Claudia Pearson. Claudia’s work has appeared in the New Yorker, New York Times and Elle —and Farmacy has carried her beautiful, useful creations from the get go. She will be in-store on Sunday for a meet and greet with 2012 calendars, Tea towels and Children’s Coloring Books, each with an Eat local/ Seasonal focus. Great for children with a leaning towards art, and for parents who are visiting from out of town. Pick up a gift for the Thanksgiving host!

And finally, Farmacy WILL BE OPEN on Thanksgiving Day from 9-3PM. Once you officially get ‘kicked out of the kitchen’, don’t spend the day wandering around the neighborhood in the cold. Stop in for a cup of coffee and a light lunch.

Guerilla Shakespeare Project at Carroll Gardens Library

By , 1 November, 2011, No Comment

Best-selling author Arthur Phillips will be reading from and answering audience questions about his most recent novel The Tragedy of Arthur, tomorrow, 2 November, at the Carroll Gardens Library (396 Clinton Street, corner of Union Street). The Guerilla Shakespeare Project, which performed a sold out reading of the play this spring at the Public Theater, will also do a reading of scenes from the play within the novel. According to The New York Times Review of Books, “[T]he novelist’s art is a cunning ability to lure the reader into treating counterfeit bills as if they were current. And this particular novel — a fictional memoir posing as a fraudulent introduction to a forged play — is a spectacular instance of the confidence game. It is a tribute to Arthur Phillips’s singular skill that his work leaves the reader not with resentment at having been tricked but rather with gratitude for the gift of feigned wonder.”
The event runs from 7pm to 9pm and you can score a free ticket by registering here.

Boerum Hill Hosts Franco-American Arts Series

By , 19 October, 2011, No Comment

This weekend, The Invisible Dog, Boerum Hill’s exciting center for the arts (51 Bergen St.), will begin hosting the Walls and Bridges arts and ideas series. In it’s third iteration, this 10-day event is a “series of performances and critical explorations uniting French and American thinkers and performers from the social sciences, philosophy and live arts” as curated by the Villa Gillet, presented by France’s Conseil de la création artistique.
Saturday from noon to 11pm, come by for A Tale of Two Chefs, Gastronomic picnic. French Chef Mathieu Rostaing Tayard from Lyon’s Le 126 and American Chef Brian Leth, currently working at the Vinegar Hill House, will be putting together a a special, gourmet lunch box meal. Reservations are suggested here, though we’ve been having problems getting the right link. Check here for the full program.

Come Sample Tastes of Brooklyn

By , 12 October, 2011, No Comment

If you’re heading to the greenmarket at Borough Hall this weekend, you may want to pick up a ticket to the Tastes of Brooklyn event taking place right next door on Saturday, 15 October. This culinary festival promises Brooklyn-based top chefs and artisans offering food and premium wines, while benefiting Seeds in the Middle, a non profit organization that aims to inspire social change through sustainable health. Restaurants include Saul, Grimaldis and Shelsky’s Smoked Fish–and an advance ticket will run you $35 ($45 on the day) and gets you six tastings. The event starts at 11:30am and ends at 3pm, so head over for the shopping–stay for the grub.

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