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Conceptual editorial illustration for Davidoff of Geneva Brooklyn; not a documentary depiction of the venue.IllustrationNightlife
Williamsburg · 3 min read

Before an Evening at Davidoff Brooklyn, Check Lounge Access

Separate retail shopping from lounge access at the Broadway cigar shop, where evening membership rules affect Thursday through Saturday visits.

Conceptual editorial illustration for Oslo Coffee Roasters — Roebling Street; not a documentary depiction of the venue.IllustrationFood + Drink
Williamsburg · 4 min read

An Oslo Coffee Stop Starts With the Roebling Street Location

Choose a café drink or beans for home at Oslo’s Roebling Street shop, and keep its hours separate from the Bedford Avenue location.

Conceptual editorial illustration for Chez Ma Tante; not a documentary depiction of the venue.IllustrationFood + Drink
Greenpoint · 4 min read

Brunch or Dinner? Make Two Different Plans for Chez Ma Tante

Use the meal-specific menu and official Calyer Street address before reserving a table at this Greenpoint restaurant.

Conceptual editorial illustration for St. Francis Xavier Church; not a documentary depiction of the venue.IllustrationCommunity
Park Slope · 4 min read

Find the Right Mass at St. Francis Xavier in Park Slope

Use the Sixth Avenue address and the parish’s current notices to plan worship at St. Francis Xavier without mixing up its sister church.

Conceptual editorial illustration for Stones in the Water; not a documentary depiction of the venue.IllustrationCulture
Fort Greene · 3 min read

Four Poets, One Friday: Stones in the Water Returns to BAM

Plan an October 30 poetry evening at BAM’s Harvey Theater with Sarah Kay, Clint Smith, Anis Mojgani and Hanif Abdurraqib.

Conceptual editorial illustration of restaurant planning in Brooklyn; not a documentary depiction of Colonia Verde.IllustrationFood + Drink
Fort Greene · 3 min read

Lunch, Brunch or Dinner Changes the Colonia Verde Visit

Choose the meal period before booking at this DeKalb Avenue restaurant, and check the menu for that specific service.

Conceptual editorial illustration of bar planning in Brooklyn; not a documentary depiction of The Long Island Bar.IllustrationNightlife
Cobble Hill · 3 min read

Cocktails or Dinner? Set Your Long Island Bar Plan First

Check the closure notice before heading to Atlantic Avenue, then use the current food and cocktail menus to shape the visit.

Conceptual editorial illustration of comedy club planning in Brooklyn; not a documentary depiction of Brooklyn Comedy Collective.IllustrationCulture
Williamsburg · 4 min read

At Brooklyn Comedy Collective, Match the Show to the Room

Choose a comedy format, then verify whether your ticket sends you to Eris or the Pig Pen in East Williamsburg.

Conceptual editorial illustration of parking tips planning in Brooklyn; not a documentary depiction of Brooklyn parking tips.IllustrationCommunity
Boroughwide · 4 min read

Before You Park in Brooklyn, Read the Whole Curb

Build a parking routine around posted signs, alternate-side updates, meter limits and a realistic garage backup.

Conceptual editorial illustration of local service business planning in Brooklyn; not a documentary depiction of Michael’s Shoe Repair.IllustrationShopping
Carroll Gardens · 3 min read

Repair or Replace? Bring the Question to Michael’s on Smith Street

Prepare a shoe-repair estimate around the damage, materials and work you want authorized before leaving an item on Smith Street.

Conceptual editorial illustration of church planning in Brooklyn; not a documentary depiction of St. Boniface.IllustrationCommunity
Downtown Brooklyn · 4 min read

Two Oratory Parishes, One Clear Plan for St. Boniface

Use the Duffield Street address for St. Boniface, and check parish notices before choosing a weekday or Sunday Mass.

Conceptual editorial illustration of upcoming event planning in Brooklyn; not a documentary depiction of Be Holding.IllustrationCulture
Fort Greene · 3 min read

Be Holding Brings a Basketball Moment Into Poetry and Music

Plan an October 29 evening at BAM Fisher around Ross Gay’s poem, live music and an 80-minute performance.

Conceptual editorial illustration of dog park planning in Brooklyn; not a documentary depiction of Hillside Dog Park.IllustrationParks
Brooklyn Heights · 4 min read

Bring Water and a Short First-Visit Plan to Hillside Dog Park

Plan an off-leash visit in Brooklyn Heights around the slope, separate small-dog area and seasonal water shutoff.

Conceptual editorial illustration of local service provider planning in Brooklyn; not a documentary depiction of Brooklyn Locksmith & Doors.IllustrationCommunity
Williamsburg · 4 min read

Key Copy or House Call? Start With Brooklyn Locksmith’s Marcy Avenue Store

Separate a Marcy Avenue key-cutting visit from mobile lock service, and prepare a clear description before requesting a quote.

Conceptual editorial illustration of car dealership planning in Brooklyn; not a documentary depiction of Bay Ridge Honda.IllustrationCommunity
Bay Ridge · 4 min read

Three Bay Ridge Honda Addresses, Three Different Errands

Match your appointment to the sales, certified pre-owned or service address before visiting the Bay Ridge dealership.

Conceptual editorial illustration of food truck planning in Brooklyn; not a documentary depiction of Tacos El Bronco Mobile 1.IllustrationFood + Drink
Sunset Park · 4 min read

Find Tacos El Bronco’s Sunset Park Truck Before You Order

Confirm the Sunset Park truck’s current service before heading to 37th Street and Fifth Avenue for tacos.

Conceptual editorial illustration of nightclub planning in Brooklyn; not a documentary depiction of Gabriela.IllustrationNightlife
Williamsburg · 4 min read

Make Gabriela’s Event Listing the Start of Your Dance Night

Plan a Williamsburg dance night around the event listing, then separate admission from a table or private booking.

Conceptual editorial illustration of church planning in Brooklyn; not a documentary depiction of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Carroll Street.IllustrationCommunity
Carroll Gardens · 4 min read

At St. Paul’s on Carroll Street, Choose Worship or a Quiet Visit

Choose Sunday worship or a Saturday quiet visit, and use the Clinton Street entrance at this Carroll Gardens parish.