Although Manhattan has stolen the scene for many years, Brooklyn  is fast becoming the heart of New York. With a population of approximately 2.5 million and the new home of the Brooklyn Nets (Barclays Center), this New York borough is where all the action is. What makes Brooklyn unique is in its diversity and offering of every ethnic group New York has to offer.

Brooklyn is also home to a new ‘trend’ called the Everyday People Brunch.  A monthly brunch event that occurs the second or third Saturday of each month, powered by fashion, music, an eclectic mix of people and fine cuisine courtesy of Bravo TV’s chef Roble Ali. The Everyday People Brunch can be tagged an international fest of food, fun, music, fashion and socializing.

Celebrity chef Roble Ali of Roble & Co, Saada Ahmed, Cherie Camacho and DJ Moma started the trend in the Spring of 2012 and it has been a huge success since, with celebrity guests such as singer/songwriterSolange Knowles, rapper Bun B and other famous faces dropping in to join in the festivities.

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J.PERIOD presents #RAGEISBACK, the official music companion to the acclaimed new novel, Rage Is Back, by best-selling author Adam Mansbach. Paying tribute to hip hop culture and its birthplace, New York City

While there are many fun things to do as a young couple, college students James Doernberg and Kai Jordanembarked on a journey to get to know the New York City subway system by going to each and every stop in Manhattan, taking a photo to mark their visit. The two stopped at all 118 stations in the city to briefly get off the train, snap a selfie, and hop back on, as they traveled underground throughout the metropolis.

While there are actually a total of 143 labeled stations in Manhattan, counting those that share the same complex, the total number comes to 118. The entire project took around nine hours. Occasionally during rush hour, Doernberg and Jordan had to wait for the next train after taking a satisfactory picture instead of being able to continue their trip right away. The entire collection of selfies titled "Every Subway Station in Manhattan" is available online.

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213 N 8th St - Williamsburg - North Side

(between Driggs Ave & Roebling St) 

Brooklyn, NY

(347) 763-1506

Not only does Brooklyn Winery feature wines for sale, tastings and host weddings  - it's actually a real winery where you can make your own wine. It's right off the Bedford L stop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. 

Located in a gorgeous space on North 8th Street it's the ultimate Urban Winery experience. 

At the bar you'll find yourself surrounded by beautiful wood-paneling and vintage wallpaper - Brooklyn Winery even offers wine flights for serious tasters and a small plate menu so you won't get woozy. A perfect place for a laid-back Friday night with someone special. The Brooklyn Winery is a wonderful addition to the neighborhood and well worth the trip for visitors.

HAPPY HOUR:

MONDAY - THURSDAY

5pm to 7pm

$2 off all Brooklyn Winery wines by the glass

$10 off bottles and full carafes








 Check out their fabulous wine based cocktails!

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A Jekyll and Hyde drink that goes from Masculine to Feminine!

Signature Drink #1

THE ZELDA AND THE F. SCOTT

Potent and memorable like their namesakes, there are two versions of this cocktail:

one masculine and one feminine.

Blends sparkling wine, Cointreau, cinnamon infused brandy, and a dash of orange bitters. To transform this drink into its feminine counterpart, add a raw sugar cube garnish for a bit of sweetness.

Recipe:

5 ounces of Champagne

1/2 ounce of Cinnamon infused Brandy

A dash of orange bitters

and Sugar in the rock

A sparkling cocktail for Gin Lovers!

Signature Drink #2

THE MARILYN

Exactly how Ms. Monroe would have wanted her cocktail: sexy, glamorous, and refined.

This drink simply oozes warm-weather flavors with its blend of gin, St. Germain, and sparkling wine.

Recipe:

1/2 part St. Germain

1 part Gin

Top with Sparkling Wine

A light refreshing cocktail!

Signature Drink #3

THE MAGNOLIA

This light refreshing cocktail is reminiscent of a fruity Sangria with a blend of Goji Berry, Vine Flower Liquor and Sparkling red wine. Perfect for summer nuptials!

Recipe:

5 ounces of Goji Berry

5 ounces June Liquor

6 ounces Rose Champagne

1 Lemon Round

Recipe Source: BlackBride.com

The weather was perfect, so we decided to check out the buzz surrounding Brooklyn Flea's latest version of Smorgasburg (called Smorgasbar)at South Street Seaport. 

Pizza Moto, Asia Dog, as well as beer and booze filled slushies were highlights of the day! 

1st we enjoyed 2 veggie dogs from Asia Dog - 1 Mel & Steve and 1 Mash. The asian inspired topping for the M&S was a great tasting sesame slaw. The Mash was topped with potato chips! 2 for $9 so the pricing was good. Both tasted excellent and were filling! 

Pizza Moto was next and we decided to try the Margherita. Very nice size for the price ($10). Made fresh from a brick-oven, the tomato sauce was so delicious we were considering a 2nd pie. 

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What I loved most about this smaller version of Smorgasburg are the lack of crowds and lines. Getting food was pretty quick. Hardly a wait for any of the options. Many picnic style seats were available. It's a pleasant space large enough to still give you an intimate feel. $6 for a beer, $12 for the boozy-slushy. Ours was filled with bourbon and as long as you tip they will "tip". Although the drink prices seemed a little high, we were having such a great time that pricing suddenly didn't matter as much. 

After all the amazing food and drinks, we walked it off by crossing the Brooklyn Bridge. Beautiful, movie-like scenery from 1 of the greatest cities in the world. This was a great way to enjoy the weather. Highly recommended!

Hours of Operation

Sunday-Thursday: 11am-10pm

Friday-Saturday: 11am-11pm

The food vendors on Front St. are:

Asia Dog

Blue Marble Ice Cream (cart)

Brooklyn Oyster Party

Brooklyn Soda Works (cart)

Fonda

Kelvin Slush Company (Front St. bar only)

Landhaus

Milk Truck Grilled Cheese

Pizza Moto

Red Hook Lobster Pound

Rice & Miso 

CASH ONLY