Category Archives: Drink

Drinks at Nero Doro!

Posted on July 13, 2010 by The Changeling

[ July 14, 2010; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ]

It’s been a long time a-comin’, but Nero Doro has finally gotten their wine and beer license. To celebrate they are having party tomorrow evening, so head on over and enjoy a few drinks and celebrate Bastille Day while you’re at it. The wine/beer license brings another plus for the area: beginning on [...]

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ABSOLUT® BROOKLYN: The Video

Posted on June 21, 2010 by The Changeling

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Check out this beautifully shot video directed by Spike Lee featuring spoken word artist Lemon Andersen. The video is an ad for ABSOLUT® BROOKLYN, the new limited edition apple and ginger flavored vodka by ABSOLUT®. The poem is the one that Andersen performed at the recent Brooklyn Blogfest. (Tip: [...]

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You want a toe? I can get you a toe, believe me. There are ways, Dude.

Posted on June 9, 2010 by The Changeling

Tonight at SarahJames they are showing The Big Lebowski! Head on over after work for a White Russian and the Dude. Check out their Facebook page for a discount on the White Russian. The screening starts at 8:00 p.m.
217 Pulaski Street (at Throop)
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 928-5590

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A Peek at Nero Doro

Posted on May 21, 2010 by The Changeling

I haven’t had the chance to dine at Nero Doro yet, the still kinda new place on the corner of Classon and Greene. I did drop by the spot not too long ago and I chatted with the owner, Carolina. She told me that Nero Doro was about a month away from getting [...]

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The Cake Monologues Presents: Cakes, Champagne & Culture, Vol. I

Posted on May 21, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

[ May 21, 2010; 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm. ]

The Cake Monologues’ Presents:
Cakes, Cocktails & Culture, Vol. I

A sophisticated evening of cake, champagne/wine & poetry.
Unlimited cake sampling, complimentary wine & champagne, hors d’oeuvres, one to one cake consultations, open mic for poets, singers and anyone willing to showcase their talent, raffles and more.

Showtime will start 7:30PM sharp.  Open mic list is limited so they [...]

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Images of Black Swan

Posted on May 20, 2010 by The Changeling

Check out these photos of the newly opened Black Swan posted by Ultraclay. These images really capture the beauty of Bed-Stuy’s new gastropub. I had dinner at Black Swan about a week after it opened and I was thrilled with the food. I had a burger, fries, calamari and deviled [...]

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The Art of Southern Soul – 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at House of Art

Posted on May 4, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

Get your classic soul groove thang going! The House of Art Gallery (373 Lewis Avenue at Macon Street) presents “The Art of Southern Soul” on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 8PM-11PM.   Mix, mingle and hear hits from Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Glayds Knight, and others.  Hosted by Alabama Joe Hudson.  Refreshments [...]

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Liquid Oz: Malcolm X Boulevard’s Next Coffee Shop & Lounge Space

Posted on April 28, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

The team that brought us Oz Hardware & Home (307 Malcolm X Boulevard, between Bainbridge and Decatur Streets) will soon open a coffee shop/lounge space named Liquid Oz at their first location (302 Malcolm X Boulevard, between Decatur and MacDonough Streets).  Co-owner Rodney Hughes says they hope to create a space that is comfortable with a sense [...]

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Black Swan is Open!

Posted on April 23, 2010 by The Changeling

Check out New York Magazine’s article on Black Swan. This place is nice! They’re open and ready for your business, so check them out!
You know, I don’t know how they chose their name, but I’d like to think that they, like me, are Radiohead/Thom Yorke/Atoms for Peace fans. So I congratulate them on their [...]

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Black Swan Opening Soon

Posted on April 7, 2010 by The Changeling

Image from the Black Swan website

West Bed just keeps getting better. In addition to this and this, they’re getting Black Swan, a bar/restaurant located on Bedford Avenue between Lafayette and Clifton Place. It’s not open yet, but it looks like the place will be open daily for dinner (5 p.m. to 2 a.m.) [...]

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