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IllustrationFood + DrinkHow to Read the Menu at Shalom Japan
A practical way to order across Shalom Japan’s Jewish–Japanese menu without reducing the restaurant to one mash-up dish.
IllustrationNightlifeRoyal Palms Makes Shuffleboard a Real Night Out
What first-time players should know about walk-in courts, age rules, group reservations and pacing an hour of full-size shuffleboard.
IllustrationCultureBrooklyn Museums: Pick the Right One for Your Day
Compare Brooklyn museums by subject, visit length, age group, access needs, and what else you want to do nearby.
IllustrationCultureBrooklyn Movie Theaters: Choose the Right Cinema Night
Compare Brooklyn cinemas for first-run movies, repertory programs, food service, accessibility, and the neighborhood you want after the credits.
IllustrationCultureVisit Our Lady of Perpetual Help Without Treating It Like a Museum
How to approach Sunset Park's monumental basilica respectfully, understand its double-church design, and confirm when visitors may enter.
IllustrationFood + DrinkHow to Build a First Order at Kashkar Cafe
A table-planning strategy for noodles, dumplings, kebabs, tea, and a group meal at Brighton Beach's Uyghur restaurant.
IllustrationCultureShopping Moshood Starts With Shape, Not a Trend
How to approach Moshood's fluid silhouettes, African-inspired tailoring, and long Brooklyn history without reducing the visit to a souvenir stop.
IllustrationFood + DrinkBuild a Dinner-Party Basket at Big Night
A guest-count-first plan for turning Big Night's pantry goods, snacks, tableware, and gifts into a coherent Greenpoint hosting run.
IllustrationCultureFiner Sounds Makes Record Shopping Less Intimidating
How to use Downtown Brooklyn's curated vinyl and audio shop when you want discovery, a gift, or a first turntable without endless crate digging.
IllustrationThings to DoHow to Pace a Day at Flatbush Frolic 2026
Flatbush Frolic returns to Cortelyou Road on September 27 with a free, eight-hour mix of food, live music, local makers and family activities.
IllustrationCultureBefore You Book the Brooklyn Museum’s Art of Manga
Art of Manga brings more than 600 original drawings to the Brooklyn Museum from October 3 through January 31, 2027.
IllustrationCultureBuild a Route Through Gowanus Open Studios 2026
More than 400 Gowanus artists, businesses and venues open their doors October 17–18; the map matters more than a must-see list.
IllustrationNightlifeCity of Gods Tickets Come With a Real Arrival Plan
The immersive Halloween festival takes over Industry City October 23–24 with required costumes, timed entry rules and eight music stages.
IllustrationCultureChoose the Right Brooklyn Folk Festival Session
Compare Brooklyn Folk Festival sessions, stages and ticket formats for November 6–8, 2026 at St. Ann’s Church in Brooklyn Heights.
IllustrationCulturePlymouth Church’s History Tour Is Open to More Than Worshippers
How to visit the Brooklyn Heights landmark for its abolitionist history, architecture and volunteer-led Sunday tours.
IllustrationThings to DoBrooklyn Blooms Makes the Bouquet a Conversation
A practical look at designer’s-choice bouquets, neighborhood-named arrangements, delivery and custom floral orders in Bed-Stuy.
IllustrationCultureBrooklyn Peoples Pottery Keeps the Wheel Class Small
What beginners should know about six-week wheel classes, practice sessions, clay and firing at the Prospect Heights studio.
IllustrationThings to DoRetroFret Is a Vintage-Instrument Visit With Homework
How to browse the Carroll Gardens showroom, ask informed questions and check repair or consignment availability before carrying in an instrument.