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IllustrationThings to DoPooch'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.
IllustrationThings to DoMajor 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.
IllustrationFood + DrinkMike'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.
IllustrationFood + DrinkUgly 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.
IllustrationNightlifeWonderville 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.
IllustrationThings to DoCelsious Treats Laundry Like Garment Care
How to choose drop-off, pickup or fast bag service at a Williamsburg laundromat built around careful clothing maintenance.
IllustrationFood + DrinkFan-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.
IllustrationNewsWhere 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.
IllustrationThings to DoPlanning 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.
IllustrationCultureWhat 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.
IllustrationFood + DrinkGrass 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.
IllustrationFood + DrinkHaenyeo 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.
IllustrationNewsThe 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.
IllustrationFood + DrinkRhodora 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.
IllustrationFood + DrinkTaqueria 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.
IllustrationThings to DoBathhouse Williamsburg: What a First Thermal Circuit Involves
How to plan timing, treatments, heat and cold exposure, etiquette and accessibility before booking Bathhouse.
IllustrationCultureCafe 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.
IllustrationCultureBrooklyn 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.