CHEERS NY Oct 3-4 2015

Ridgeites rejoice! With Oktoberfest upon us, The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is bringing  CHEERS NY, the first-of-its-kind craft beverage festival and trade show to nearby Industry City on October 2nd to 4th, 2015. Sample tastings from New York State beer, wine, spirits, and cider producers, eat your way through the Brooklyn Eats™ marketplace, and enjoy drinks at the outdoor beer hall (weather permitting).  Grab your friends and come enjoy all that New York State has to offer!

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).

Pig Island 2015

(Updated Sept. 8 2015 1:05pm)
Pork fanatics from across New York will converge upon the Sixth Annual Pig Island soon.  Be sure to get your tickets early to save! Join us Saturday, September 12th at Erie Basin Park in Red Hook (across from IKEA), along the Red Hook waterfront to enjoy an all-day outdoor Brooklyn pork fest!  It'll be a tasting event for the masses with the likes of pitmasters from the across the NYC region, as mentioned below... 

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.

Spirit Spooks into October, Ragamuffin, Third Ave Festival

Spirit Halloween  [442 86th St.], the NJ-based seasonal specialty retailer opened Saturday 9/27 to weekend (Saturday) shoppers.  They're still hiring as far as we can tell so, check it out.

Fall is coming, 3rd Ave Festival, Gentile Office Opens

Halloween is coming!

Halloween is almost here!  [442 86th St.] How do we know?  Check out the store that's readying for the special holiday... They're setting up and hiring at the moment but we'll bring you more when they're set to open.

Why does it look familiar? It's the former GNC (relocated to 432 86th St. a few doors over]

3rd Ave Festival Nears

The Merchants of Third Ave would like you to drop in Sept 28 (Sun) 12-6pm for the 41st Annual 3rd Ave Festival. We'll keep you appraised about how it'll affect you but one thing's for sure, it'll be difficult to drive around.  For more on this, check out their page on [Facebook]

Vincent J. Gentile's Office Grand Opening

The Councilman's office [8018 5th Ave] officially opened Sept 20 (Sat). Tons of supporters and local residents streamed in to say Hi.