NYC Craft Coffee Festival

We know you've been complaining about the selection of coffee in the neighborhood.  We've heard it time and time again.  Studies show, New Yorkers are nuts about cold-brew. Well, if you love coffee, then this is for you. The NYC Craft Coffee Festival is just on the horizon, taking place on Saturday, October 3, 2015 in Brooklyn (Williamsburg).

April Weekend Ideas

Yes, Spring is (still) officially here, even if the recent weather, Ultima, and Easter are officially behind us.  At a loss for things to do this weekend in the 'Ridge? Fear not, we've listed some top things to get your April going.

2014 Dine In Brooklyn

Dine in Brooklyn, the 11-year old
food fest spearheaded by the
office of Brooklyn borough president
Eric Adams, kicks off today.

Set Sail or Tour This October With Pioneer, Shearwater, and Clearwater

This weekend and coming week at the Bay Ridge Community Eco-Dock!
Details for the signup are at http://waterfrontalliance.org/bayridge

August Recap

August was pretty huge as far as events go, despite being the biggest vacation month.

Summer Stroll [Courtesy of Summer Stroll on 3rd]

8/8/14, 8/15/14

3rd Ave played host to Summer Stroll [80th-90th St.], attracting thousands to come out to enjoy the live music, sidewalk cafes and local eateries.

8/12, 8/19, 8/26

Senator Marty Golden's Concert in the Park Series [79th & Shore] came to a conclusion with the last remaining concert dates this season.

8/4/14

Panera Bread [531 86th St.] opened it's doors on Monday at 6:30am to bleary eyed commuters but did a fantastic job opening their eyes by giving away a free tumbler and coffee for a month!

8/5/14

What a Taco [8612 4th Ave.] is closed. Efforts to reach the owner have gone unanswered but unconfirmed sources say the landlord is considering their options. The sign posted by Dept. of Health however does not give us the sense they're slinging tacos anytime soon.
Edit: They've reopened, after a short hiatus.

8/19/14

Pasticceria Rocco [9402 4th Ave.] Rocco Generoso, Sr. began his eponymous bakery in the heart of West Village some 40 years ago bringing fantastic cannolis and pastries to hungry New Yorkers, and now the Rocco family's homecoming is finally realized.

(Read blogger Real Noo Yawkas Eat hot off the press review here)

8/30/14

Chipotle Mexican Grill [463 86th St.] the oft-heralded grand opening happened just before lunchtime on Saturday, to scores of hungry shoppers and residents. As can be expected, sources on the ground said there's a line straight out the door.

Stay Tuned, there's more!