http://brokelyn.com Food, restaurants, shopping and cheap fun on a budget in Brooklyn NYC Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:28:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://brokelyn.com/sandy-benefits-coming-up-this-week-and-beyond/ http://brokelyn.com/sandy-benefits-coming-up-this-week-and-beyond/#comments Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:29:03 +0000 David Colon http://brokelyn.com/?p=39721 Read More]]>
Look at these freaking do-gooders. via The Beer Sessions You guys are kicking Sandy’s ass with the volunteering and we couldn’t be more proud to be part of this great community of do-gooders.  There is still a lot of work to be done. A LOT of work (Rockaways, tear). But you also deserve a reward for the great work you’ve done to help out so far. Here’s a few upcoming events that are both Sandy benefits and fundraisers AND sure to be a great time celebrating the awesomeness that is you and all your likewise rad friends, neighbors and total strangers that are soon to be volunteer love connections. If you know of other Hurricane Sandy benefits, parties, fundraisers, etc., add it to our Events calendar and we’ll be sure to update our list. Eat, drink and do good for your community.  Eat Pork, Help New York Seersucker, 329 Smith Street, Carroll Gardens Tonight, 6pm. Seersucker… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/sandy-benefits-coming-up-this-week-and-beyond/feed/ 2 http://brokelyn.com/brokes-populi-would-you-pay-300-to-kill-a-chicken-and-eat-it/ http://brokelyn.com/brokes-populi-would-you-pay-300-to-kill-a-chicken-and-eat-it/#comments Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:30:37 +0000 Faye http://brokelyn.com/?p=38552 Read More]]>
Chicken photo courtesy of Fleisher’s. Do you look at this photo and think, man, I would seriously pay $300 to slice that bird’s carotid artery? If the answer is yes, maybe you should attend an upcoming chicken-slaughter workshop sponsored by Fleisher’s butchers. That’s the photo that accompanied an email invitation to “For Cluck’s Sake,” where: Participants will meet at Fleisher’s in Kingston for a light breakfast, followed by a trip to Meadowview Farm in New Paltz where they will have the opportunity to slaughter and de-feather their own chicken! … Participants will learn how to quarter, spatchcock, and skin a chicken for home kitchen use. All followed by a locally sourced dinner prepared by the Fleisher’s crew … Cost is $300 and includes 3 meals, lecture with Joshua Applestone, and a chicken to slaughter and take home! So … help me out here, foodies, back-to-the-land beardies, Kenji, anyone… does this sound fun to you?  Let’s… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/brokes-populi-would-you-pay-300-to-kill-a-chicken-and-eat-it/feed/ 9 http://brokelyn.com/summer-lovin-at-the-brokelyn-summer-camp-party/ http://brokelyn.com/summer-lovin-at-the-brokelyn-summer-camp-party/#comments Sat, 30 Jun 2012 03:00:13 +0000 Rachel DeLetto http://brokelyn.com/?p=37379 Read More]]>
Hi Mom, Having a great time at camp! Send beer money! Rise and shine campers!! We too woke up this morning covered in glitter and friendship bracelets, the Salute Your Shorts theme playing merrily in our brains. We wanted to thank all the happy campers who joined us and let you know we’re currently on the hunt for an airplane hangar or gigantic barge big enough for our next shindig. See party pix here and photobooth snaps here. Great, big, huge thank you to Brooklyn Brewery for providing free frosty cold beverages. Also BioLite for roasting ooey gooey s’mores, Sarah Bibi for building and staff our photo both and Dusty Rose Vintage for sponsoring it, krrb for handing out bags and S3 Single Social Sports Leagues for party fun and gifts. Some of you went home big winners of our AMAZING raffle prizes including a two-night staycation at Hotel 718, a basket of… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/summer-lovin-at-the-brokelyn-summer-camp-party/feed/ 0 http://brokelyn.com/brooklyn-kitchen-food-business-loans-workshop/ http://brokelyn.com/brooklyn-kitchen-food-business-loans-workshop/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:28:56 +0000 Tim Donnelly http://www.brokelyn.com/?p=34656 Read More]]>
If you don't have your own personal Jack Donaghy, this is the workshop for you. Hey all you aspiring purveyors of artisanal cupcakes, herb-infused caramel or bacon marmalade choinkwiches: Those freaky foodies at The Brooklyn Kitchen are hosting a free workshop to help you get the cash to make your dream food biz a reality. On Wednesday at 6:30pm, the Williamsburg culinary center will present “Financing Your Future! How to make your business an attractive loan candidate,” with expert advice on things like why you’ll need a credit history to get more money down the road and how to present your financials (so it doesn’t look like you’re blowing cash on dubiously sourced choink). You can also find out about loan programs that you can tap into right away. The workshop will be led by ACCION USA, an NYC -based national micro-loan lender. And because it’s a kitchen, light food and… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/brooklyn-kitchen-food-business-loans-workshop/feed/ 0 http://brokelyn.com/this-weekend-flying-snakes-marijuana-logues-chili-cook-off/ http://brokelyn.com/this-weekend-flying-snakes-marijuana-logues-chili-cook-off/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:15:34 +0000 the skint http://www.brokelyn.com/?p=33864 Read More]]>
FRIDAY 8pm (+ 1/21, 26-28): airborne mutant serpents attack earth in everywhere theatre group’s flying snakes in 3d. what did you think it was about? the brick, $18. 8:30pm: former off-broadway show the marijuana-logues lets tony camin, rob cantrell, and bruce cherry perform monologues about their favorite herb. bell house, $10 adv, $13 dos. 9pm: no partner or experience necessary at the new york city barn dance. jalopy, $15. 11pm-4am: do you miss junior senior, annie, chicks on speed, fischerspooner, and the like? sweat to them all and more at ‘le bump,‘ a nostalgic dance party spun by djs mister disco (happy house), brian blackout (secret formula), and chris rogy. cubana social (williamsburg), free. SATURDAY 4pm: sample pimento cheese and watch a screening of short doc. Iimento cheese, please with director nicole lang at brooklyn kitchen. $5. 7:30pm-12am: five very different female singing cellists sahre the bill at vaudeville park. bonus: drinks by donation courtesy of brooklyn brew… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/this-weekend-flying-snakes-marijuana-logues-chili-cook-off/feed/ 0 http://brokelyn.com/25-gifts-under-25-no-10-fill-up-glass-creamer/ http://brokelyn.com/25-gifts-under-25-no-10-fill-up-glass-creamer/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:29:48 +0000 Eric Silver http://www.brokelyn.com/?p=32661 Read More]]>
You know what they say about people who live in glass houses: they use glass creamers. That’s how it goes, right? Regardless of the opacity of the dwelling, this makes a great gift for that coffee-addicted friend who wants to awaken the nostalgia of the half-pint carton while still being practical. Once you add a straw, you’re instantly back at school snack time with some milk, apple juice or half a beer (if you went to kindergarten in Europe). $14.50 at the Brooklyn Kitchen or The Meat Hook. … Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/25-gifts-under-25-no-10-fill-up-glass-creamer/feed/ 0 http://brokelyn.com/this-weekend-haunted-houses-steampunk-day-brokedown-throwdown/ http://brokelyn.com/this-weekend-haunted-houses-steampunk-day-brokedown-throwdown/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:45:01 +0000 the skint http://www.brokelyn.com/?p=31289 Read More]]>
FRIDAY 1-5, 6-9pm (+10/22, 27-29, 31): the gravesend inn, the high-tech haunted hotel created by city tech’s resident theatrical troupe, opens for its 12th year of tours at 186 jay st, brooklyn, $5 6-9pm: 100+ artists show their spaces the chasama open studio party. bonus: free food and music. brooklyn army terminal, sunset park, free (rsvp). 8pm (+10/22): tiny theater = theater / dance / dance-theater / puppet-theater / object-theater / installation that takes place in a 6′ x 6′ x 6′ space—in under 10 mins each. the brick, $18. thru 10/27: williamsburg’s fornino celebrates 7 years with $7 margarita pizzas SATURDAY 2pm: cookie tasting, demo, and brooklyn brew at author stacey admiando’s cookiepedia book event. the brooklyn kitchen, free (rsvp). 6-9pm: new york kitchen presents an evening of food, photography and a silent auction to benefit non-profit organization share our strength. 411 gallery at digital plus (brooklyn), free. 7pm: liam mceneaney’s ‘tell your friends’ comedy night moves… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/this-weekend-haunted-houses-steampunk-day-brokedown-throwdown/feed/ 0 http://brokelyn.com/a-sampler-platter-of-20-sample-sales-this-weekend/ http://brokelyn.com/a-sampler-platter-of-20-sample-sales-this-weekend/#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:36:59 +0000 Meghan Doherty http://www.brokelyn.com/?p=26269 Read More]]>
Jewelry from Scosha, where a sample sale is on today Now that Spring’s officially here (thank you rain for stopping for a bit), it’s time to revamp your wardrobe/kitchen/life. What better way to do that then with Racked’s list of 20 awesome sample sales happening from this very moment through this weekend? Brooklyn’s rocking some sample sale love with up to 40 percent off kitchen supplies at The Brooklyn Kitchen, up to 70 percent off at A.P.C, and jewelry starting at $5 at Catbird! And if you don’t mind taking a subway ride, there are a bunch happening in Manhattan, with highlights including up to 75 percent at Paul Smith, 50 percent off at Scosha, and $10 dresses at the Fat Girl Flea Market. So come spend your tax refund with us, and be sure to check out Racked’s full list here! … Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/a-sampler-platter-of-20-sample-sales-this-weekend/feed/ 2 http://brokelyn.com/this-weekend-patton-oswalt-colorado-state-fair-no-pants-ride/ http://brokelyn.com/this-weekend-patton-oswalt-colorado-state-fair-no-pants-ride/#comments Fri, 07 Jan 2011 19:23:23 +0000 the skint http://www.brokelyn.com/?p=23350 Read More]]>
SATURDAY 12-4pm: ‘it’s fun to stay at the y-m-c-a…’ – see what all the fuss is about at open houses across all ymca locations, or print a free guest pass valid thru 1/31. free. 12-4:30pm: give blood, get free sausage or a pound of beans… for serious! brooklyn kitchen, free. 5pm: patton oswalt captures his nerd-friendly stand-up in book form with zombie spaceship wasteland. word sponsors his reading @ greenpoint’s warsaw. $25 ticket includes a copy of the book. 8pm: music blog a heart is a spade launch party features performances from grooms, acrylics, psychobuildings, zambri + a dj set from hooray for earth. rock shop, $10. SUNDAY 3pm: no pickpocket worries here! join hundreds of slacks-free strap-hangers during improv everywhere’s 10th annual no pants subway ride. 6 meeting points converge in union square. 3-7pm: the bell house’s new monthly state fair series kicks off with colorado. swing to colorado-native djs, sip great divide, oskar blue, and… Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/this-weekend-patton-oswalt-colorado-state-fair-no-pants-ride/feed/ 0 http://brokelyn.com/25-and-under-gift-no-6-rocking-whiskey-glasses/ http://brokelyn.com/25-and-under-gift-no-6-rocking-whiskey-glasses/#comments Wed, 08 Dec 2010 22:02:31 +0000 Tim Donnelly http://www.brokelyn.com/?p=22709 Read More]]>
“Fidgety” and “clumsy” describe several people we know when they’re sitting with a drink: They constantly peel off beer labels or twirl their glass into a boozy pirouette — and often spill the contents all over their skinny jeans in the process. If you know someone with similar tendencies, consider giving them these sharp-looking set of six Sagaform whiskey glasses from Swedish designer Roger Persson. They’re crafted with precisions to rock and rock but never fall down. Find the 6.75-oz. glasses for $20 at Brooklyn Kitchen. (Thanks to Samantha, one of our gift scouts, who won herself a Brokelyn tee for the gift idea!) … Read More]]> http://brokelyn.com/25-and-under-gift-no-6-rocking-whiskey-glasses/feed/ 1