http://brokelyn.com Food, restaurants, shopping and cheap fun on a budget in Brooklyn NYC Thu, 23 May 2013 23:35:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://brokelyn.com/so-the-national-played-at-sycamore-this-afternoon/ http://brokelyn.com/so-the-national-played-at-sycamore-this-afternoon/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 19:26:07 +0000 David Colon http://brokelyn.com/?p=43933 Read More]]>
Just a total normal day in Ditmas Park. via DP Corner There’s always so much going on in Brooklyn, that no matter what you do with your time, you’re bound to be missing out on something. Especially if you’re working in an office or something. Bleh, who wants to do that? Especially when something like The National showing up to Sycamore to promote their new album happens. Hm? Yeah, they played there, because that’s what fantastically successful indie rock bands do, is play small bar/flower shops on a Tuesday afternoon. Nora Whelan over at Ditmas Park Corner was in the neighborhood, and we are very jealous, because it looks like she had an awesome view of a band that’s big enough to play the LIBOR Barclays Center. Instead, they just decided, “Fuck it, let’s bring this whole publicity thing to a hyperlocal level.” There’s some more pictures and stage banter over at… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/so-the-national-played-at-sycamore-this-afternoon/feed/ 0 http://brokelyn.com/crowdfund-the-caribbean-fim-festival-buy-them-a-camera/ http://brokelyn.com/crowdfund-the-caribbean-fim-festival-buy-them-a-camera/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:33:23 +0000 Rebecca Fishbein http://brokelyn.com/?p=43208 Read More]]>
Traifik d’Info is one of the films set to screen this year. Carribeing, Flatbush’s annual film festival celebrating Caribbean cinema and culture, needs some help getting off the ground this year. So, like any good artistic endeavor, they’ve turned to crowdfunding — though, their campaign’s a little more, uh, technical than some of the other ones we’ve seen. The fund, hosted by filmmaker distribution site Seed & Spark, operates a bit like a wedding registry: the festival organizers have created a wishlist for bits and pieces of things they need funding for, like cameras, catering, sound equipment and festival swag. Contributors can either buy items to donate, or they can loan organizers necessary equipment. The fund’s breakdown is fairly detailed, but it’s not as complicated as it looks — rather, instead of cashing in a blanket donation, funders can direct their money more specifically. You can also make a general donation, and the festival’s… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/crowdfund-the-caribbean-fim-festival-buy-them-a-camera/feed/ 0 http://brokelyn.com/cargo-bike-collective-makes-yet-another-argument-against-cars/ http://brokelyn.com/cargo-bike-collective-makes-yet-another-argument-against-cars/#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:28:46 +0000 David Colon http://brokelyn.com/?p=42145 Read More]]>
Who needs a car? Brooklyn is home to plenty of cars, but do they ever really go anywhere? Anyone who’s ever driven around here and waited through two light cycles to go one block can tell you that, well, no, not always. Still, people really like their cars, and one argument that’s tough to argue against is that cars can transport more stuff through the city than a bike. But the Ditmas Park Corner talked to a new group that’s changing the equation by rolling out a fleet of cargo bikes. The Cargo Bike Collective is a small group that has been “actively providing delivery services on a trial basis with small businesses, doing grocery delivery, collecting food scraps for compost from residences, offering moving services” to anyone in Brooklyn who asks. And not just in Brooklyn, Joe Sharkey, an organizer and rider with the group, said that they’ve even done inter-borough… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/cargo-bike-collective-makes-yet-another-argument-against-cars/feed/ 0 http://brokelyn.com/the-daily-show-also-noticed-dov-hikind-was-in-blackface/ http://brokelyn.com/the-daily-show-also-noticed-dov-hikind-was-in-blackface/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:43:10 +0000 David Colon http://brokelyn.com/?p=42033 Read More]]>
Smile if you deserve to be voted out of office! You may have heard that professional aggrieved person/member of the New York State Assembly Dov Hikind recently found himself in a little hot water. And for what, just a little blackface during Purim? And saying things like “someone gave me the hair of the actual, you know, sort of a black basketball player.” Oh and then abjectly refusing to apologize and saying things like “maybe I would be a gay person . . . by the way, would that be okay, Zev? If I played a gay person next year?” Well, the Daily Show noticed too, covering it by going over Hikind’s record of standing up against intolerance (of Jews) and then with their official Purim correspondent dropping Yiddish bombs left and right. The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Get More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook The… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/the-daily-show-also-noticed-dov-hikind-was-in-blackface/feed/ 1 http://brokelyn.com/new-year-new-real-estate-section-sweet-apartments-in-ditmas-park-sunset-park-and-williamsburg/ http://brokelyn.com/new-year-new-real-estate-section-sweet-apartments-in-ditmas-park-sunset-park-and-williamsburg/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:00:33 +0000 David Colon http://brokelyn.com/?p=41607 Read More]]>
Obviously you guys knew about our Real Estate section, but did you know that we’ve made some changes to pretty it up a bit? Well, we have, so now seems as good a time as ever to see what magical deals can be found within. For starters, how about this 3-bedroom in Ditmas Park for $2,500/month. It’s being called “unbelievable,” and we can see why. Even without the furniture (we know, sucks you have to buy some) the place just oozes class and refinement. Don’t worry, that doesn’t mean you can’t go home with a six pack of High Life every night. Next up, we’ve got this sunny and spacious 3-bedroom unit in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens for $2000/month. Aside from being pet-friendly if you’ve got the right pet, you’ll also be just two blocks from Prospect Park. So once Spring comes around, you and Fido can go frolic in the park without making a… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/new-year-new-real-estate-section-sweet-apartments-in-ditmas-park-sunset-park-and-williamsburg/feed/ 0 http://brokelyn.com/slow-your-roll-free-bike-repair-clinics-in-ditmas-park/ http://brokelyn.com/slow-your-roll-free-bike-repair-clinics-in-ditmas-park/#comments Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:29:48 +0000 David Colon http://brokelyn.com/?p=41533 Read More]]>
Show your bike some love. via Flickr user David 23 There’s snow on the ground right now, so riding a bike is probably the last thing on many of your minds. But guess what? Hard as it is to believe, it will be warm again in time and you’ll remember that a bike is an excellent way to get around Brooklyn. But what if you get a flat? Or need to replace a worn down brake pad? You could take it to a bike shop and hang around while they do the repair, OR you could prepare to be self-reliant at Flatbush Mutual Aid’s free bike repair clinics. The clinics are held every Tuesday at the Flatbush Reformed Church (890 Flatbush Avenue, Ditmas Park) from 6pm to 9pm, and you can fix your own bike or even help someone else with their efforts. There are also two special programs coming up: a… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/slow-your-roll-free-bike-repair-clinics-in-ditmas-park/feed/ 1 http://brokelyn.com/jabberwowee-30-percent-off-alice-in-wonderland-tattoos/ http://brokelyn.com/jabberwowee-30-percent-off-alice-in-wonderland-tattoos/#comments Fri, 04 Jan 2013 13:05:44 +0000 David Colon http://brokelyn.com/?p=40890 Read More]]>
You’re late for a very important date with a tattoo needle. via Facebook Is there anyone who doesn’t like Alice in Wonderland? We’d just like to know if somehow one of the most beloved and mind-bending fairy tales of all time isn’t really your cup of tea that makes you very tall or very small. If though, you are a fan of passing through the looking glass and want people to know that forever, Brooklyn tattoo parlor Tattoo Wonderland has a deal for you: 25% off an Alice-themed tattoo through the month of January. But, because you read Brokelyn, there’s a possibility to make that discount even better. They’re offering 30% off Alice tattoos for Brokelyn readers. Just simply “Like” their Facebook page and ours an the bigger discount is yours. That extra five percent can be a few more beers in your fridge or more tattoos down the line, we’re not here to… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/jabberwowee-30-percent-off-alice-in-wonderland-tattoos/feed/ 2 http://brokelyn.com/free-brunch-alert-chicken-and-waffles-at-mangoseed/ http://brokelyn.com/free-brunch-alert-chicken-and-waffles-at-mangoseed/#comments Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:00:09 +0000 David Colon http://brokelyn.com/?p=40546 Read More]]>
Excuse our drool Last time we reported on a free brunch we were afraid there would be fistfights and riots as people grappled for table space at Barboncino. And while we know New Yorkers love pizza, there’s a new riot-inducing free brunch on the horizon: Flatbush Caribbean restaurant Mangoseed is giving out traditional or jerk chicken and waffles this Sunday. Get your knives bibs out, cause this one is gonna get messy. In what has to be the best New York customer appreciation day since the bygone days of the Mets’ Banner Day, you can show up to Mangoseed between 11am and 3pm and try to get yourself a seat at a table. The proprietors are promising to serve as many chicken and waffle entrees as they can, which should be a lot, because chicken and waffles are AWESOME. And even better, you get yourself a free desert too. So if you go, appreciate them… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/free-brunch-alert-chicken-and-waffles-at-mangoseed/feed/ 1 http://brokelyn.com/a-better-way-to-black-friday-artisanal-annex-in-upstate-brooklyn/ http://brokelyn.com/a-better-way-to-black-friday-artisanal-annex-in-upstate-brooklyn/#comments Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:00:17 +0000 Rachel DeLetto http://brokelyn.com/?p=40027 Read More]]>
Come visit Jocelyn Rosenberg and Susan Siegel for your fuzzy scarf needs. On Black Friday (that’s this week, oy!), instead of waking up at 4am to beat insane crowds at Wal-mart, check out BrooklynARTERY, a holiday craft shop in the restaurant-rich but retail-starved suburbanish neighborhood of  Ditmas Park. The only thing resembling a boutique for miles—at least until Brooklyn Industry opens—the ARTery features products that support Brooklyn artists and fair trade. Brooklyn ARTery sells jewelry, clothing, ornaments, artwork, home goods, toys, stationary, foods, and other cute tchotchkes. It’s also a community hub where people can teach and take artisanal classes like soap, pickle and mustard making. Because it’s not truly Brooklyn living until you pickle stuff while gossiping with your neighbors. The ARTery is set up right next to a Christmas tree station.  So after you’ve recovered from the Thanksgiving food coma, grab a gingerbread latte, pull out the ugly holiday sweater and pop in to sign… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/a-better-way-to-black-friday-artisanal-annex-in-upstate-brooklyn/feed/ 0 http://brokelyn.com/apartment-hunt-a-visit-to-upstate-brooklyn/ http://brokelyn.com/apartment-hunt-a-visit-to-upstate-brooklyn/#comments Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:57:53 +0000 Rachel DeLetto http://brokelyn.com/?p=39406 Read More]]>
• This week’s apartment roundup begins with a modern 1BR in Crown Heights for $1,922.  The images appear to show the same apartment as the MARK PLUS building promo video, so this may not be the exact layout of the unit, but it is described as a loft duplex. Located on St. Marks between Classon and Franklin, the space would be a good starter home for a newlywed couple looking to settle in to an up and coming neighborhood. The building boasts a long list of amenities we old, dilapidated warehouse and brownstone dwellers have long forgotten exist such as video intercom, on site gym, common court yard, parking and an elevator. • Here’s another “new Brooklyn” place with lots of luxury amenities but only stock images. A studio in Downtown Brooklyn for $1,970 seems pricey, but the building has an indoor pool, fitness facility, laundry, doorman, roof deck, elevators, parking. Sigh, those… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/apartment-hunt-a-visit-to-upstate-brooklyn/feed/ 2