the weekend buzz

The weekend buzz gives you a short and sweet weekend plan of attack – a place for dinner, a spot for brunch, and a cool joint to have a cocktail or two. We've put the weekend buzz on hold for now, but check out some of our previous favorite weekend haunts below

“Brunch and Tunes with your Toddlers, Afro-Punk and Food Trucks”
Brunch and Tunes with your ToddlersIf you have a toddler, no doubt you are up earlier than you'd ever imagined you would be on a Sunday, and if you're lucky enough to have a kid who can sit still long enoug ...
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Posted: July 25, 2011

“Serious Eats on Governor's Island, Hudson Valley Brunch, Battle of the Pies”
Serious Eats Sandwiches on Governor's Island Sandwiches from restaurants and takeout places will be served on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. on Governors Island for the Serious Eats All-Star Sandwich Festival, wh ...
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Posted: July 21, 2011

“Good Beer with Jimmy Carbone, Food Truck Rally and a 25% off your Murray's Cheese Whey-cation!”
Friday: Celebrate July Good Beer Month!Temperatures have skyrocketed into the 90s this month, making it the perfect time to enjoy a nice frosty brew. It turns out that the timing is perfect, because this happe ...
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Posted: July 14, 2011

“Cook Out NYC, Family-Style Dinners at Untitled, and High Line Picnics from Eolo”
Cook Out NYCCook Out NYC, a summer time country fare and barbecue is being held on Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Governors Island. It's being organized by Strong Buzz pal Jimmy Carbone as part of Mayor Bl ...
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Posted: July 7, 2011

“The Strong Buzz July 4th Weekend Planner”
 Picnic in the Park? Chef Michael Psilakis is making picnicking terribly tempting with his picnic package for two ($32). Your reusable tote comes packed with the following Greek treats:A sel ...
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Posted: June 30, 2011

“Tired of the same old same old for Brunch? Check out our list of new (and old) favorites!”
Peels may be on everyone’s list at the moment, but there’s good reason. In addition to a build your own biscuit brunch (hello, gorgeous!), they offer mouthwatering selection of homemade pastries (buns, buns, b ...
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Posted: June 23, 2011

“Feast of 7 Ingredients and The Strong Buzz Guide to Father's Day”
Saturday: The Festival of 7 IngredientsAs part of their "Eat Drink Local Week" statewide celebration, Edible is throwing a "Festival of the 7 Ingredients" bash this Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. at t ...
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Posted: June 15, 2011

“Jitney-Ready Picnics from Donna Da Vine, Al Fresco Brunch at The Trilby, Bubbly and Polo on Governor's Island”
Donna Da Vine’s Jitney-Ready PicnicsIf you’re heading to the North of South Fork (or just feel like picking up some great picnic fare), the folks at Donna Da Vine (the lovely wine and provisions s ...
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Posted: June 1, 2011

“Your Memorial Day Weekend Feasting Guide is Here”
No plans for Memorial Day weekend? Check out our guide below, with options for every day of the weekend. Happy feasting! FridayKick off the festi ...
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Posted: May 26, 2011

“Brooklyn Flea's New Smorgasburg Turns Saturdays into Feast and Fun Day, Fairway's Free Barbecue ”
Brooklyn SmorgaburgWhen I visited Brooklyn Flea in Williamsburg last week, it was abundantly clear that the vintage clothes, handmade jewelry, and reclaimed furniture took a backseat to the real draw: the food. The menu of ...
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Posted: May 18, 2011