February 15, 2013

“Barcalys Gets a Shake Shack”
Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) announced this week that it will open its second Brooklyn Shake Shack in Fall 2013. The new Shack will make its home at 170 Flatbush Avenue, just a three-pointer and slap shot away from Bar ...
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Posted: February 15, 2013 - 3:32 pm

February 11, 2013

“Beurre & Sel Pops Up for Valentine's Day at Mizu Salon”
Dorie Greenspan and her son Josh, who created Beurre & Sel cookie company last year, have started a week-long pop up today at Mizu Salon with two cookies exclusive to this location. Dorie and Josh will personally be at the pop-up most of ...
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Posted: February 11, 2013 - 4:23 pm

February 2, 2013

“Sad Breaking News: Governor Will NOT Reopen; Chef Brad McDonald To Pursue Other Ventures”
The Strong Buzz learned some sad news coming out of DUMBO yesterday. The team behind the critically-acclaimed Governor will NOT be able to reopen due the scope and expense of the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. Governor's chef, Brad Mc ...
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Posted: February 2, 2013 - 8:25 am

February 1, 2013

“The Strong Buzz Guide To Valentine's Day by Tracy Weiss”
Valentine’s Day. Some see it as a fascist Hallmark holiday, others as a reason to spoil (and *be* spoiled) by someone significant. Either ideology calls for a fantastic dinner. But where to open your wallet on February 14 ...
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Posted: February 1, 2013 - 2:02 pm

January 31, 2013

“Exciting News for Little Muenster”
Those of you who’ve tried the inventive grilled cheese sandwiches at Little Muenster already know how good they are. Now owners Adam Schneider and Vanessa Palazio have teamed up with Saxelby Cheesemongers, a high profile chef from La Grenoui ...
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Posted: January 31, 2013 - 11:21 am

January 30, 2013

“Alex Garcia Pops Up: Opens Amigos in Morningside Heights”
As a long time taco enthusiast, I know my fellow tortilla freaks will welcome news of a brand new Pop Up dotting the landscape of our island where Cholula now flows free. Alex Garcia (A.G. Kitchen) is teami ...
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Posted: January 30, 2013 - 9:40 am

January 27, 2013

“Chocolate Week Arrives Feb 2-Feb 13th”
Just in time to ruin your New Year’s Resolution to swear off sugar forever….It’s CHOCOLATE WEEK! Check your insulin and get ready! From February 4 through February 13th, visit participating venues to indulge and samp ...
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Posted: January 27, 2013 - 8:39 pm

“Antojeria La Popular Opens in Nolita”
Ding Dong, the Taco Bell Chihuahua is dead! With all of the incredible Mexican-inspired restaurants popping up all over the city, it’s finally time to bid farewell to your outdated obsession with “making a run for ...
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Posted: January 27, 2013 - 8:36 pm

January 24, 2013

“Wine versus Beer”
The grape/grain rivalry has been going on for thousands of years, and the Hearth team is hoping to set the record straight. In one corner, sommelier Paul Grieco battling for wine, and in the other, beverage director David Flaherty putting his fo ...
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Posted: January 24, 2013 - 2:37 pm

January 22, 2013

“Karaoke and Cocktails at the Juga Lounge at Kristalbelli”
Karaoke Bar. For many of us, those two vivid words can bring a series of flashing, foggy images to mind: College. Party fouls. Disco balls. Britney Spears. Faux-wooden tables slick and sticky with beer. T-shirts slick and sticky with beer. Purses ...
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Posted: January 22, 2013 - 3:53 pm