14 (Real) Songs of the Summer: What Brooklyn Is Really Listening To
We love to debate and eventually declare “the song of the summer.” But much like anyone who is on the beach and who has a body has a “beach body,” any song played over the next three months is in fact...
View ArticleThe Renovations at Prospect Park Dog Beach Are Muddy and Heroic
When was the last time you saw someone wearing fishing waders? A really long time ago? For this reason it was a gas to see 15 adults clad in large water resistant pants and suspenders, thigh-high in...
View ArticleBrooklyn’s 15 Best Groupon Deals Right Now
It’s summer, which means warm weather, more free time, and endless options for things to do. But doing stuff is, uh, expensive! One could easily blow a whole paycheck on a fun summer weekend, but that...
View ArticleNew Places to Drink Wine: A Day with the Prospect Park App
Before Prospect Park was Prospect Park, it was covered by a chilly glacial system called the Wisconsin Glacial Episode. As this tremendous chunk of ice began to melt and retreat, it left behind the...
View ArticleWhat We Have Left: The Best in Art This Weekend
I admire the people who have smart and thoughtful things to say today. I especially admire the people who are hopeful, and remain committed to their work, and remain committed to being a part of what...
View ArticleThe 12 Best New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Brooklyn
Oh, you’re already in Chiang Mai slurping noodles or sitting on the beach in Guam at your cute New Year’s yoga retreat? That’s nice. That’s really nice. Some of us are still in Brooklyn, and lucky for...
View ArticleHappy 150th Birthday, Prospect Park! Celebrate With These Parties All Year Long
We live in New York City, so access to nature and open space is a bid deal. We spend all of our time with our heads down, avoiding other people, and largely ignoring our surroundings, because what’s in...
View ArticleCamperdown Elm Sets Down Roots in Park Slope
Taking its name from the majestic, weeping tree that canopies the boathouse at nearby Prospect Park, Camperdown Elm aims to be one with the elements. Making good on its wood theme, the restaurant...
View ArticleScreens, Stars, and Summer Lovin’
A lot of things stand out about summer in New York City, but one of them, certainly, is the weather. It can be brutal at times, sure—the hair-melting heat can be a bit much for this writer to...
View ArticlePicnic in Brooklyn
Summer may be coming to an end, but it’s not too late for some al fresco feasting. Here we bring you the best places in Brooklyn to picnic in style and the provisioners who should be packing your...
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