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A One-Stop, Vegas-Inspired Wedding Chapel Has Arrived in Brooklyn

Minus all the Vegas-style kitsch and Elvis-impersonating officiants, of course

Brooklyn’s New Yemeni Coffeehouse Elevates Coffee to an Art Form

There is a genuine sense of ceremony when you order a cup at Qahwah House

Fiasco! Is the Wine and Spirits Store NYC Needs in 2021

It's all about transparency and superb curation at this new Crown Heights booze shop

The Tattoos at NYC’s Newest Shop Are Real — But They Only Last a Year

Ephemeral in Williamsburg pioneered a new type of ink that fades naturally over time

Review: Urban Cowboy’s Latest Outpost Brings Brooklyn to the Catskills

A beloved NYC guesthouse has a new home just a few hours from the city

What It’s Like to Own Two of Brooklyn’s Best Bars During a Pandemic

Writer and bar-owner Natalka Burian on the shifting nature of pandemic hospitality

What It’s Like to Be a Bootleg Bartender in Prospect Park

Legal? Unfortunately, no. But providing drinks to socially distanced park goers is a worthy venture.

America's First Hot Dog Joint Is Making a Comeback in Brooklyn

Feltman’s of Coney Island is where "Famous" Nathan first learned his craft

John F. Kennedy's Brooklyn Paintings Up for Auction

Kennedy did a pair of paintings of Sheepshead Bay in Brooklyn in 1960

Watch: Bill Murray Goes Canoeing With Jimmy Kimmel in Brooklyn

The "Life Aquatic" actor went out on the water and learned about overflowing sewers

How Prospect Heights Became NYC’s Buzziest Food Neighborhood

The answer: Fausto, Olmsted, MeMe's and a number of other bars and restaurants

Michelle Obama Shares Sly Jabs and Smart Advice at Brooklyn Book Tour Stop

"I like to tell the truth," said the former FLOTUS. "Go figure."

How A Former Cocaine Kingpin Could Help Take Down El Chapo

Juan Carlos Ramírez Abadía was one of the world’s biggest producers of Colombian cocaine.

Date Night: Water-Tower Speakeasy

Wanna impress a date? Try cocktails in a defunct water tower.

Brooklyn SolarWorks Wants to Make Solar Energy an NYC Reality

And you won’t even have to give up your rooftop chilling space

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NYC Venue Cancels Sold-Out John Hinckley Jr. Concert Citing Safety Concerns

Brooklyn's Market Hotel stopped short of admitting that booking the would-be assassin was a bad idea

Here's How a Pair of Brooklyn BBQ Pitmasters Cook Up Collard Greens

Matt Abdoo and Shane McBride of Pig Beach share the recipe for Gowanus Greens from their new cookbook

The Best Rooftop Bars in New York

If summer in the city means one thing, it's rooftop bars. These are the best spots in New York for views and vibes this season.

The Rye Whiskey Renaissance Begins at Industry City

A visit to Fort Hamilton Distillery, which is embracing New York history with its excellent single barrel release

Meet the Editor Upending the Traditional Publishing World

With Yahdon Israel’s transparency and style, book publishing enters a brand new era

A Night Out at Brooklyn’s Galerie Kitsuné

The landmark brand’s new space reinvents gallery openings.

This Is the Rare NYC Bar Built for Great Conversation

Just opened in Greenpoint, Eavesdrop is both an audiophile’s dream and an ideal space for non-shouted tête-à-têtes

NYC Mayor Won’t Change "Unfair" Rule Barring Kyrie Irving From Playing in City

Eric Adams said altering New York's vaccine rules so Irving can play at Barclays Center might send "the wrong message"

Brooklyn’s Sobre Masa on the Art of Making Tortillas at Home

Sobre Masa claims there’s nothing better than a fresh tortilla hot off the stovetop. It's hard to disagree.

A Sourdough Expert Teaches Us a New Trick: Pull-Apart Bread

A recipe from pastry chef Caroline Schiff's new book “The Sweet Side of Sourdough”

The 5 New York Restaurants We Loved Most in 2021

These eateries didn't just survive a year of impossible circumstances — they thrived

Brooklyn Made Invites Music’s Biggest Bands to Play a Very Small Room

The 500-person capacity club strives to offer visiting performers a one-of-a-kind experience

Brooklyn Finally Has a Legit Chicago-Style Hot Dog Joint

Dog Day Afternoon brings authentic Chicago-style hot dogs to Brooklyn while honoring the neighborhood roots of its namesake

Bring Back the Denver Omelet Sandwich, The Original American Breakfast Sammy

The history of the world's most famous omelet goes back 100 years, and it was preceded by something even better

How to Make a Real-Deal Mexican Pizza at Home, Since Taco Bell’s Is Dead

Chef Cenobio Canalizo of Tiny’s Cantina in Brooklyn serves up a recipe for his take on “tlayuda”