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/bars-we-love-let-mama-joys-make-it-all-better/ http://brokelyn.com/bars-we-love-let-mama-joys-make-it-all-better/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 19:00:54 +0000 Emily Berninger http://brokelyn.com/?p=43975 Read More]]>
Photo by Maria Gotay Mama Joy’s 1084 Flushing Ave., at Porter Ave. Bushwick (347) 295-2227 What is it: Perfectly placed between the Morgan and Jefferson L stops, this Southern food slinging bar is home to a rotating selection of 8 drafts, a $4 beer and shot combo and 45 different whiskeys. The walls show off half exposed brick and half old wallpaper and wooden panels. The owner said that in the process of renovating, he decided he liked the pulled off wall paper look and left it as is – we like everything about it. Why We love it: So many reasons. Spacious inside, backyard in the summer, knowledgeable bartenders, great southern food and again, 45 whiskeys and a $4 beer and shot combo. The owner and bartenders are knowledgeable about all things booze and super nice. They are what gives this bar a true neighborhood feel. Who to bring: People that complain about not being able… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/bars-we-love-let-mama-joys-make-it-all-better/feed/ 0 http://brokelyn.com/the-levee-is-staying-open-but-there-may-be-bad-news-anyway/ http://brokelyn.com/the-levee-is-staying-open-but-there-may-be-bad-news-anyway/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 12:19:13 +0000 David Colon http://brokelyn.com/?p=43967 Read More]]>
Still alive! But… via Facebook Last night, the Brooklyn Twittersphere was all aflutter after reports from Eater that The Levee was the latest Williamsburg institution to pack up and leave. Fortunately, that turned out not to be true, and we were spared 14,000 nostalgia pieces about “the old Williamsburg.” Still, the statement from The Levee’s owners left some room to worry. The statement, posted to their Facebook wall read: Hey, friends. We’re fine. Our paperwork for our license renewal never made it to the SLA, so we’re playing it safe and staying closed until our new license comes in. We’re gonna take this next month to make some much needed improvements to the bar, and hopefully be back better than ever. Thanks for the outrage and love and support! Emphasis ours. So yeah, it’s great that they’re still gonna be there for cheap beer and shot deals and cheeseballs but…what kind of improvements are… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/the-levee-is-staying-open-but-there-may-be-bad-news-anyway/feed/ 0 http://brokelyn.com/mouth-love-food-the-arrested-development-tasting-menu/ http://brokelyn.com/mouth-love-food-the-arrested-development-tasting-menu/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 13:35:56 +0000 David Colon http://brokelyn.com/?p=43937 Read More]]>
Gene Parmesan, how’s the menu? Everyone is very, VERY excited about the return of Arrested Development. We’re all planning on wasting a beautiful late spring/early summer day to binge watch the episodes. You uh, you are, right? It’s not just us? But if you need something more, if you need Arrested Development inside you, why not drop $45 on an AD-themed tasting menu at Clinton Hill’s Three Letters? Hm? No, we have no problem with that. The tasting menu will be served on Sunday, May 26, which sadly is also the day of the premiere of the new episodes. SO you’ll have to make a pretty tough choice: stuff yourself with (corn) balls or lay in bed and binge on AD. If you do choose you need to “eat” for some reason, and you have money to throw away on things that aren’t necessities, you can call (718)622-4679 for a reservation. Here’s what you can look… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/mouth-love-food-the-arrested-development-tasting-menu/feed/ 1 http://brokelyn.com/lunchapalooza-now-even-the-library-has-a-food-truck-festval/ http://brokelyn.com/lunchapalooza-now-even-the-library-has-a-food-truck-festval/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 18:21:43 +0000 David Colon http://brokelyn.com/?p=43929 Read More]]>
Coming soon to the library: tacos! via Facebook Food trucks are a new way of life around here. Well, maybe not that new, but they’ve certainly been an inescapable part of life in Brooklyn for awhile. And that’s great, because food should come to you. And with the weather warming up, the library knows just how to take advantage of the food truck craze: hosting one a week at their central location for a month, starting tomorrow. Welcome, to Lunchapalooza! Every Wednesday from 11:30am to 1:30pm, the central branch of the Brooklyn Public Library (10 Grand Army Plaza), will host a different food truck outside of the library. In addition to food, there’ll be storytelling for children from 11:30am to 12:15pm, followed by a musical performance from 12:30pm to 2pm for those of you without kids. But of course, all you’re worried about is the food. Makes sense. Here’s what you can eat… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/lunchapalooza-now-even-the-library-has-a-food-truck-festval/feed/ 0 http://brokelyn.com/bars-we-love-go-for-a-swim-at-lavender-lake/ http://brokelyn.com/bars-we-love-go-for-a-swim-at-lavender-lake/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 18:00:35 +0000 Rachel DeLetto http://brokelyn.com/?p=43924 Read More]]>
Lavender Lake 383 Carroll Street (between Bond & Nevins) Gowanus (347) 799-2154 What it is: Destination drinking spot on the shore of namesake Gowanus Canal with seasonal menu and local brews on tap. Why we love it: Besides well-priced drafts and crafted cocktails, the multi-level yard is an outdoor drinking utopia, even in the depths of winter. Standing around the crackling fire pit with a tasty beer in hand, enjoying the company of friends old and new, that high water mark on the outdoor wall (almost 6 feet high) really makes you appreciate the heart and hard work that went into recovery after Sandy. Who to bring: A date (there’s a nice makeout opportunity on the Carroll Street wooden draw bridge after a few beverages, assuming the namesake canal is not malodorous that evening), a large crowd of friends for a mythical creatures themed birthday party, anyone who enjoys tasty local brews around a fire pit. What… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/bars-we-love-go-for-a-swim-at-lavender-lake/feed/ 0 http://brokelyn.com/googa-mega-fail-means-discounts-from-googa-vendors/ http://brokelyn.com/googa-mega-fail-means-discounts-from-googa-vendors/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 18:50:32 +0000 Rebecca Fishbein http://brokelyn.com/?p=43906 Read More]]>
Still worth it. (via Facebook) GoogaMooga’s washout yesterday might have put a snag in your Sunday plans, but the festival’s cancellation was a real killer for the food vendors, many of whom lost upwards of $10,ooo in revenue and prep expenditures. It’s tough to get a small eatery off the ground here, and even tougher to survive as one, so if you’re dining out today, consider hitting up one of the 85 restaurants, bakeries and food trucks who got hit. And as an added incentive, a few are offering special deals: Red Hook Lobster Pound MOTHER NATURE DID YOU A FAVOR!! @googamooga RAINOUT = HALF PRICE LOBSTER SALAD BY THE LB, TOMORROW-FRIDAY (REG 50, NOW 25). 284 VAN BRUNT. — RedHookLobsterPound (@Redhooklobster) May 20, 2013 Baked Lemonade from lemons : Googa brooksters 1 dollar today only! Grab one or one hundred. fb.me/uS4DhYK5 — matt lewis (@brooklynbaker) May 20, 2013 Do or Dine Show us your Sunday @googamooga ticket and… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/googa-mega-fail-means-discounts-from-googa-vendors/feed/ 1 http://brokelyn.com/bars-we-love-go-south-young-man/ http://brokelyn.com/bars-we-love-go-south-young-man/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 18:00:20 +0000 Kenji Magrann-Wells http://brokelyn.com/?p=43783 Read More]]>
Photo by Deena Atkinson South 629 5th Avenue (Between 17th and 18th Street) South Slope (718) 832-4720 What it is: A local staple built around the idea of a perfect neighborhood dive, with a touch of Belgian-beer-obsessiveness thrown in. Why we love it: Friendly is the key word to this bar. Buried in the unknown depths of South Slope, this bar doesn’t tend to get a lot of tourists or other-borough immigrants looking to party. Instead, think of a bar where everyone knows your name (including the owners). To top it all off, with over 70 different bottled options and 6 taps, the beer selection here makes you dream of tulips and prostitutes (two of the three things the Netherlands is known for). Who to bring: This bar is definitely the Contra hack for anyone new to the area looking to meld in, but for any friendly person who loves beer, Buck Hunter, and drawing (the entire backyard wall is a blackboard patrons are encouraged… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/bars-we-love-go-south-young-man/feed/ 1 http://brokelyn.com/ready-to-eat-all-you-need-to-know-for-googamooga-2013/ http://brokelyn.com/ready-to-eat-all-you-need-to-know-for-googamooga-2013/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 17:12:45 +0000 Rebecca Fishbein http://brokelyn.com/?p=43747 Read More]]>
Oh, won’t you take us with you? (via flickr user wallyg) The Great GoogaMooga round 2 is VERY NEARLY UPON US, and though many of us were cruelly turned away from free tickets to the festivities, there are still plenty of you out there preparing to hit Prospect Park this weekend. With that in mind, we’ve wrangled some much-needed tips from the organizers to help get things moving swiftly this year, since last year GoogaMooga-ers were subject to a few foodfest-related debacles (LONG WAITS FOR BEER WHY GOD WHY). Here are some things to keep in mind: IF YOU DON’T HAVE A TICKET YET: A number of us were subject to the sting of rejection when the GoogaMooga organizers informed us last month (exactly one month ago today, not that we’re still bitter or anything) that we weren’t chosen to receive free tickets. Some of us tempered this shutout by convincing friends to… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/ready-to-eat-all-you-need-to-know-for-googamooga-2013/feed/ 1 http://brokelyn.com/bars-we-love-its-all-good-co/ http://brokelyn.com/bars-we-love-its-all-good-co/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 17:00:23 +0000 David Colon http://brokelyn.com/?p=43730 Read More]]>
Good Co. 10 Hope St. (Roebling & Havemeyer) Williamsburg (718) 218-7191 What is it: A spacious and steadfastly friendly beacon of good times, among a sea of flash-in-the-pan and otherwise forgettable Williamsburg bars. Why we love it: The simple design – long wooden tables, towering ceilings, and front booths lined with weathered pillars – brings cozy lodge appeal without being overwrought. Drinks come to you quick and tasty, including unique beer-and-shot combos, and they boast a crew of regulars so loyal that it won’t take long for you to be greeting them by first name when you first walk in. Who to bring: Your sports-loving pals for weeknight football, baseball and basketball games; your dance-party posse on weekend nights. During warmer months, the backyard makes daytime drinking extra appealing with cornhole games and a BBQ truck. Fun Fact: Don’t be surprised if you see this bar making an appearance on a certain popular premium cable television show… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/bars-we-love-its-all-good-co/feed/ 1 http://brokelyn.com/one-more-way-to-see-googamooga-without-a-ticket-volunteer/ http://brokelyn.com/one-more-way-to-see-googamooga-without-a-ticket-volunteer/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 17:27:38 +0000 David Colon http://brokelyn.com/?p=43645 Read More]]>
Don’t worry, you don’t have to volunteer as a human holder. Photo by Rachel DeLetto. So you want to go to GoogaMooga still, but you don’t have $35 for a Prospect Park membership (or just don’t want the phone calls asking you to renew next year) and you haven’t won either of the contests for free VIP passes. Before you put up that Craigslist post offering your body for a ticket, be aware: the festival is also looking for volunteers to help run things smoothly. If you volunteer you’ll be helping out with things like building up the site, helping with vendor coordination, giving confused parkgoers information and anything and everything else that helps a festival go on without a whole bunch of chaos happening. If you want to do that, you can sign up here. To make sure you actually do the job you said you’d do, they ask for a… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/one-more-way-to-see-googamooga-without-a-ticket-volunteer/feed/ 0