http://brokelyn.com Food, restaurants, shopping and cheap fun on a budget in Brooklyn NYC Tue, 21 May 2013 20:22:12 +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/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/dont-have-48-million-to-spend-on-a-basquiat-fool-your-friends-with-ebay/ http://brokelyn.com/dont-have-48-million-to-spend-on-a-basquiat-fool-your-friends-with-ebay/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 16:33:19 +0000 Katrina Casino http://brokelyn.com/?p=43801 Read More]]>
If you really appreciated art history in college but don’t have a hedge fund, you probably weren’t lucky enough to be at Christie’s record-breaking art auction last week, where the art house brought in $495 million selling contemporary art made by a bunch of frustrated, poor artists who hated commodities. But here’s a collection of look-alikes that will class up your place for way, way less, and no one will ever know you’re not Leo DiCaprio. Above, the record-breaking Dustheads by Jean-Michel Basquiat, $48.8 million. Below: your new painting by lesser known artist, $200: But wait, there’s more! You can have Jackson Pollock’s Number 19 for $58.4 million: Pollock-esque, $275:   Mark Rothko’s Untitled (Black on Maroon), $27 million:   “Tribute to Mark Rothko,” yours for…$0.01?   Willem de Kooning, Woman (Blue Eyes), $19.2 million: “Abstract Expressionist Art Woman Face Portrait Watercolor,” $45:   Roy Lichtenstein’s Woman With Flowered Hat, $56.1 million: This public service announcement, $29.99: Now all that’s left for you to do is put on your smoking jacket, sit back with that bottle… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/dont-have-48-million-to-spend-on-a-basquiat-fool-your-friends-with-ebay/feed/ 0 http://brokelyn.com/tuesday-lunchtime-linkage-52/ http://brokelyn.com/tuesday-lunchtime-linkage-52/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:08 +0000 David Colon http://brokelyn.com/?p=43921 Read More]]> Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/tuesday-lunchtime-linkage-52/feed/ 0 http://brokelyn.com/the-rockabus-is-back-this-summer-and-has-2-new-pickup-points/ http://brokelyn.com/the-rockabus-is-back-this-summer-and-has-2-new-pickup-points/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 14:36:25 +0000 David Colon http://brokelyn.com/?p=43919 Read More]]>
The view from inside the Rockabus. Photo by Kelly Murphy Good news for people who like going down to the Rockaways but don’t like the public transportation options: the Rockabus will be running again this summer. Even better news for people who fit in that category and don’t like going to Williamsburg: the bus also has two new pickup location, at Grand Army Plaza and the Lower East Side. A press release that landed in our inbox this morning had the big news. The Williamsburg route is sticking around though, so if you do live in north Brooklyn, don’t fret. Service starts as soon as this weekend, and hopefully the weather will continue the way it is today. The prices are remaining the same as they were last year, with $10 for a one way ticket and $15 for a round trip. In addition to the new pickup locations, the buses have… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/the-rockabus-is-back-this-summer-and-has-2-new-pickup-points/feed/ 0 http://brokelyn.com/shocking-non-surprise-williamsburg-affordable-housing-moves-slowly/ http://brokelyn.com/shocking-non-surprise-williamsburg-affordable-housing-moves-slowly/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 13:43:08 +0000 David Colon http://brokelyn.com/?p=43916 Read More]]>
SORRY! Rich people come first. via Facebook One thing supporters of giant ugly condos popping up on the Williamsburg waterfront like so many unfortunate genital warts like to say in defense of the developments is that they come with affordable housing. Which, any look at the comments section of any of our affordable housing posts will tell you, is in short supply in Brooklyn. But oh hey, guess what? SURPRISE! Almost none of the housing has been built so far. DNAInfo is reporting that only 19 out of 1,345 city-owned affordable units promised in the waterfront’s 2005 rezoning have been built, which comes out to less than two percent. A city spokesperson gave DNAInfo some vague answers about housing being in “pre-development” and “unique challenges” faced at the building sites, but promised that someday, Williamsburg would get their affordable housing in exchange for the city selling out the waterfront. We’re sure everyone… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/shocking-non-surprise-williamsburg-affordable-housing-moves-slowly/feed/ 0 http://brokelyn.com/how-to-help-out-oklahoma-city-tornado-survivors/ http://brokelyn.com/how-to-help-out-oklahoma-city-tornado-survivors/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 13:03:25 +0000 David Colon http://brokelyn.com/?p=43913 Read More]]>
via Twitter user @passantino Another day, another horrible weather incident, this one with a Midwestern flavor. People around the country were eager to donate cash and goods after Sandy, so we should be willing to do the same after “the biggest, most destructive tornado in the history of the world.” Help is coming from traditional channels, and Occupy Sandy and local Occupy chapters in Oklahoma are also kicking back into high gear to provide assistance. On a local level, some Occupy Sandy folks from Staten Island are getting a truck of supplies ready to drive out to Oklahoma. Any storm relief supplies are welcome, they just ask that any donated clothing is bagged and labeled properly. If you can’t get out to Staten Island, you can also donate to a WePay to help facilitate the truck rental. Good old-fashioned M-O-N-E-Y will directly allow groups on the ground in Oklahoma to figure out what… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/how-to-help-out-oklahoma-city-tornado-survivors/feed/ 0 http://brokelyn.com/enroll-in-rock-n-roll-high-school-and-11-other-free-events-this-week/ http://brokelyn.com/enroll-in-rock-n-roll-high-school-and-11-other-free-events-this-week/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 20:13:03 +0000 David Colon http://brokelyn.com/?p=43910 Read More]]>
Fun fun, oh baby, fun fun 1. A professional psychotherapist stops by BookCourt to talk about the WAR over the DSM V. Maybe he’ll diagnose you while he’s there (Monday) 2. Gowanus Open Studios is here to remind people that art happens in places south of Williamsburg, so see what they’re all about at their launch party (Monday) 3. McSweeney’s and Vanity Fair cartoonist Lisa Hanwalt drops by Powerhouse to talk about her wacky illustrations (Monday)  4. Our own Kate Mooney gets up to read at a semi-final round of the Literary Upstart competition at Spike Hill. Go Kate! (Tuesday) 5. New York a la Cart will teach you how to make your own street food, and there’s a party for its release at WORD (Tuesday) 6. The Secret Science Club booked a neuroscientist to talk to all of you about your delicious brains and how they work (Tuesday) 7. Head back to Spike Hill to participate in an auction… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/enroll-in-rock-n-roll-high-school-and-11-other-free-events-this-week/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