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Original editorial image of a groomer brushing a curly dog in a compact Greenpoint pet salonIllustrationThings to Do
Greenpoint · 4 min read

Pooch's Parlor Brings a Playful Grooming Room to Greenpoint

How to brief a groomer on coat, temperament and handling needs at Greenpoint's irreverently styled new dog salon.

Original editorial image of Brooklyn residents using a basketball court and fitness areas inside a restored Crown Heights armoryIllustrationThings to Do
Crown Heights · 4 min read

Major Owens Center Puts a Gym, Pool and Courts Under One Armory Roof

How to compare memberships, open recreation and scheduled programs at Crown Heights' restored community athletic center.

Original editorial illustration of breakfast plates, coffee, counter stools and morning regulars in a classic Clinton Hill dinerIllustrationFood + Drink
Clinton Hill · 4 min read

Mike's Coffee Shop Keeps Clinton Hill Breakfast Classic

What to expect from an early-opening neighborhood counter where pancakes, eggs, grits and coffee still set the rhythm.

Original editorial illustration of a shared regional Thai dinner in a warm contemporary Williamsburg dining roomIllustrationFood + Drink
Williamsburg · 4 min read

Ugly Baby Reopens in Williamsburg With a New Chapter

What changed, what remains intentionally intense and how to plan dinner at the regional Thai restaurant's new Grand Street home.

Original editorial illustration of adults playing handmade independent arcade cabinets in a colorful Bushwick gallery barIllustrationNightlife
Bushwick · 4 min read

Wonderville Makes the Arcade Feel Handmade

Why this Broadway arcade rewards curiosity, how its independently made games work and what to check before an event night.

Original editorial illustration of a bright Williamsburg laundry service with stainless machines and careful garment sortingIllustrationThings to Do
Williamsburg · 4 min read

Celsious Treats Laundry Like Garment Care

How to choose drop-off, pickup or fast bag service at a Williamsburg laundromat built around careful clothing maintenance.

Original editorial illustration of glazed and filled brioche doughnuts being boxed at a sunny Bed-Stuy bakery counterIllustrationFood + Drink
Bed-Stuy · 4 min read

Fan-Fan Doughnuts Rewards an Early Bed-Stuy Run

How to choose between classics, filled Fan-Fans and seasonal pastries before the day's most limited options disappear.

Brooklyn residents gathering quietly with candles and small flags at a waterfront memorial at duskIllustrationNews
Boroughwide · 4 min read

Where Brooklyn Is Gathering for the 25th Anniversary of September 11

A respectful, practical overview of public remembrances in Coney Island, Brooklyn Heights and across the borough.

A tidy Bushwick barbershop with a classic chair, mirror, folded towels and beard-grooming toolsIllustrationThings to Do
Bushwick · 4 min read

Planning a Cut and Beard Service at Black Rabbit Barbershop

A practical first-appointment brief for choosing a barber, describing a beard shape and confirming service details.

A nighttime film crew working on the Coney Island boardwalk beneath amusement-ride lightsIllustrationCulture
Bay Ridge · 4 min read

What Pete Davidson’s ‘Tommy Karate’ Shoot Brought to South Brooklyn

The reported Bay Ridge and Coney Island filming locations, Davidson’s role and what is known about the Brooklyn-set production.

A bright Williamsburg juice counter with colorful bottles, fruit, greens and a customer choosing a smoothieIllustrationFood + Drink
Williamsburg · 4 min read

Grass Roots Juicery Makes the Smoothie Stop More Deliberate

How to choose among smoothies, cold-pressed juices and food while asking useful ingredient and allergen questions.

A shared Korean dinner with savory pancake, rice, vegetables, seafood and tea in a warm Park Slope restaurantIllustrationFood + Drink
Park Slope · 4 min read

Haenyeo Brings Korean Home Cooking to a Park Slope Corner

How to build a shared dinner, understand the restaurant's Jeju-inspired name and plan a relaxed Fifth Avenue evening.

A layered panorama of the Gowanus Canal with historic barges and brick industry meeting present-day cleanup equipmentIllustrationNews
Gowanus · 5 min read

The Gowanus Canal, From Tidal Creek to Superfund Cleanup

How a tidal wetland became an industrial canal, a polluted waterway and one of Brooklyn's defining cleanup projects.

A warm Fort Greene wine bar with neighborhood patrons, bottles, small plates and reusable servicewareIllustrationFood + Drink
Fort Greene · 4 min read

Rhodora Runs on Natural Wine, Small Plates and No Reservations

How to approach the Fort Greene wine list, conservas-style food and walk-in-only seating without overplanning.

A compact Greenpoint taqueria counter with small tacos, salsa vessels and tortillas warming on a griddleIllustrationFood + Drink
Greenpoint · 4 min read

Taqueria Ramírez: What to Know Before Joining the Line

A practical plan for the compact Greenpoint counter, its Mexico City-style tacos and a menu that may sell out.

A modern Williamsburg thermal spa with warm pool, cold plunge, sauna doorway and folded towelsIllustrationThings to Do
Williamsburg · 4 min read

Bathhouse Williamsburg: What a First Thermal Circuit Involves

How to plan timing, treatments, heat and cold exposure, etiquette and accessibility before booking Bathhouse.

A bright Crown Heights bookstore and coffee shop with curated shelves, a community board and neighborhood browsersIllustrationCulture
Crown Heights · 4 min read

Cafe con Libros Pairs Books With a Feminist Community Space

How to browse the focused shelves, plan around café hours and follow community programming in Crown Heights.

Dancers warming at a barre in a bright Downtown Brooklyn studio beside a small performance stageIllustrationCulture
Downtown Brooklyn · 4 min read

Brooklyn Ballet Puts Classes and Performance Under One Roof

A first look at youth and adult training, the professional company and the Downtown Brooklyn performance space.