Michael Allen Bakery At Fresh Fanatic

Rosemarie | December 21, 2011

If you live in Vinegar Hill/Clinton Hill near the Brooklyn Navy Yard, some would argue that limited conveniences are your compromise. It’s a hike to the subway, yet rents are cheaper. There are some hip, cool restaurants, but limited. The biggest challenge…no grocery stores. Fact or Fiction? I’m pleased to say that it’s fiction. Cheapeats ... read the rest of "Michael Allen Bakery At Fresh Fanatic"

Latke Festival and Cook-Off

Rosemarie | December 14, 2011

LATKE FESTIVAL AND COOK-OFF DECEMBER 19TH  - 6:30PM BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC It’s Hanukah and what’s on the menu is Latkes. Do you think your recipe is award winning? Enter your recipe. Click for tix and details   Happiness, $25 and under.  

Farmers Market Winter Warm Up

Rosemarie | December 5, 2011

  Get your dance on while supporting local farms. Click for tix   Happiness, $25 and under.

The Best Thing I Ever Ate

Rosemarie | November 28, 2011

One of the perks of Cheapeats, is that we get to sample some great eating. Recently, we entered a contest sponsored by Bubby’s in Dumbo and won a seat at their Fall Symposium Dinner. “Free is Me” is our motto, so we gladly took our seat at the table. The dinner we attended was “The Carolina Rice ... read the rest of "The Best Thing I Ever Ate"

The Cinnamon Snail Is Coming To New York

Rosemarie | October 22, 2011

STOP THE PRESSES THE CINNAMON SNAIL IS COMING TO NEW YORK CITY The Cinnamon Snail Vegan Organic Food Truck is hitting the streets of the big apple! The Cinnamon Snail is the country’s first organic vegan food truck and  2011 Vendy Makers Mark Award Winner. Started by chef Adam Sobel in 2010. Since the trucks opening, it ... read the rest of "The Cinnamon Snail Is Coming To New York"

What’s Happening in Brooklyn This Weekend? Brooklyn Pour

Rosemarie | October 12, 2011

  Click for tix   Happiness, $25 and under.

The Brooklyn Local

Rosemarie | September 15, 2011

NY Craft Beer Week – September 16th – 25th

Rosemarie | September 13, 2011

  4th Annual NY Craft Beer Week September 16th – September 25th, 2011 Featuring the state’s premiere craft breweries, local celebrity chefs, more than 100 beer destinations and 30 acclaimed restaurants all coming together to celebrate the delicious art of craft beer. New York City beer enthusiasts and foodies alike will have the opportunity to ... read the rest of "NY Craft Beer Week – September 16th – 25th"

What’s Happening In Brooklyn This Weekend? The Great Hot Dog Cook-Off

Rosemarie | July 20, 2011

THE GREAT HOTDOG COOK-OFF Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to eat more hot dogs than your   stomach can handle while also helping raise money for the Food Bank For NYC. Last year we sold out in 36 hours, so don’t dilly dally! Tickets are $45 and cover an afternoon of pimped out Applegate ... read the rest of "What’s Happening In Brooklyn This Weekend? The Great Hot Dog Cook-Off"

Bastille Day

Rosemarie | July 7, 2011

  Brooklyn’s annual Bastille Day celebration featuring the largest petanque tournament in the U.S., drinks by Ricard, food, two live bands and a guillotine. Smith Street between Bergen and Pacific transforms into sandy petanque courts while area restaurants such as Bar Tabac and Robin Des Bois serve food & drink. Petanque tournament: 80 teams from ... read the rest of "Bastille Day"