Charles Manley
Charles Manley spent much of his career learning about the food and beverage industry -- working every job from dishwasher to corporate buyer. He now enjoys life as a part-time wine consultant, furniture builder, and freelance writer.
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7 Mainstream Celebrities Who Have Played Porn Stars in MoviesAmanda Seyfried’s turn as porn star Linda Lovelace debuts at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. However, the actress is still unnerved by her role in the dark biopic. -
Hey Girl, Ryan Gosling Digs Knitting -- 8 Other Surprising Celebrity KnittersHollywood's knitting circle includes a number of unlikely devotees from a former Marine to some of Tinseltown's top A-list celebrities. -
Mama’s Boys! ‘Sexiest Men Alive’ Who’ve Taken Their Moms to the OscarsSome gentlemen prefer bonds to blondes. A surprising list number of Hollywood's hottest have brought their mothers down the red carpet at the Academy Awards. -
Jennifer ‘No Filter’ Lawrence Trash Talks Meryl at the Globes -- Her Other Unfiltered MomentsAs talented as she is irreverent, 22-year-old Jennifer Lawrence has no problem turning heads and grabbing headlines. -
Baby Boom! Claire Danes Gives Birth to First Child -- Other 30-Somethings Expecting Their FirstThere will be plenty of baby news in 2013, as a number of celebrity 30-somethings prepare for their first baby. -
No Tequila Worms: 5 Myths About the Patron Spirit of MexicoThere's a bounty of tequila myths out there. But are any of them true? -
Wacky and Incestuous: 5 Celebs Who Dated Their Friend’s ExDrew Barrymore might be a family woman now. But, that doesn't mean she’s totally cool with her friend’s snatching up her ex-boyfriends. -
James Franco Busts a Rhyme -- Other Celebrities to Publish PoetryIt looks like James Franco will have to add another page to his CV. -
Housing Markets: Cheapest and Most Expensive Cities to Buy a HomeThe U.S. housing market is once again attracting investors. However, it's clear the recovery isn't uniform. -
25 Most Dangerous Colleges and Universities in the USACrime plummeted on college and university campuses over the last several years. However, some of America's best schools continue to struggle with crime and violence. -
Easy Egg Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner: Eggs in PurgatoryA historical look at the making of the classic Italian dish: eggs in purgatory (or uova al purgatorio). Including a heartier Neapolitan recipe fit for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. -
Easy Egg Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner: ShakshukaShakshuka (or shakshouka) is most commonly known in the United States as an Israeli breakfast dish. However, shakshuka is served throughout much of the Mediterranean--particularly in Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. -
Daylight Saving Time 2012-2013: Spring Forward / Fall Back Time ChangesDaylight saving time, or daylight savings (as it is commonly known), starts on the second Sunday in March and ends on the second Sunday in November throughout most of the United States and Canada. -
Jay-Z Christens Brooklyn Nets Arena -- Other Celeb Sports Team OwnersThe NBA season doesn't officially start until October 30. However, the minority owner of the Brooklyn Nets can't wait that long. He'll be showing off his team's new digs with eight sold out shows. -
Salma Hayek Dishes on 'Sexting' Habit -- Other Celebrity 'Sextors'When the “Grown Ups” star is away, she’s still at play. Other celebrities who like to indulge in a bit of cellular romance. -
Professor Schwarzenegger? Other Celebrities to Teach CollegeArnie’s back, and he’s going to ‘pump up’ USC Trojan campus life. Other celebs to bring their experience to the classroom.
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James Franco’s Debut Album Drops - Other Celebs with Their Own BandsJack of all trades James Franco recently added musician and music video director to his long and eclectic resume. But he isn't the only one in Hollywood pulling double duty as both an actor and a musician.
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Gwyneth Paltrow Bans English TV at Home -- Other Bizarre Celeb Parenting StylesYou thought your parents were tough. Some celebrity parenting styles range from boot camp to the bizarre.
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Lindsay Lohan or Amanda Bynes: Who is the Worst Celebrity Driver?Both 26-year-old former child stars are racking up twice as much publicity for their driving records than for their on-screen credits. But who is actually the worse driver of the two?
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Jennifer Aniston’s Fake Pregnancy Video -- Other Stars with Fake Baby BumpsIn a recent viral video for Smartwater, Jen took the opportunity to poke a little fun of the tabloid press.
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Better Than Coupons? How to Save Money on Groceries and Cut Down on Food WasteIt sounds ridiculous to say it. But the answer to saving money on groceries isn't coupons. It isn't even looking at sales ads. It's cutting down on food waste.
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Wine Pairings: Wines that Go with PizzaWorking in the food and wine industry, one question seems to pop up almost more than any other: what wine goes good with pizza?
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Celebs Who Hate McDonald’s and the Olympians Who Love ItFast food just can't stay apolitical.
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Obama Regains Lead Over Romney in MichiganNew poll results show President Barack Obama regaining a comfortable lead in Michigan over Republican challenger Mitt Romney.
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Beyonce Directing Her Own Movie -- Other Stars Who Directed Their Own FilmsFollowing in the footsteps of Madonna’s “Truth or Dare” and The Beatles “A Hard Day’s Night,” pop superstar Beyonce is set to bring her life to the big screen.
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LiLo Makes Bizarre Sex Scene Request -- Other Celebs to Make Unusual DemandsImagining your audience in their underwear is apparently one piece of old-school sage advice that Lindsay Lohan does take seriously.
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Matt Damon’s New On-Set Look for Liberace Biopic -- Other Stars Filming Period PiecesBreak out the rhinestones and butterfly collars, the story of famously flamboyant showman Liberace is set to return to the small screen once again in HBO’s upcoming biopic “Behind the Candelabra.”
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Justin Bieber and Hugh Grant 9, Paparazzi 0 -- Are Celebs Beating the Tabloid Press?Nine members of the tabloid press, on both sides of the Atlantic, have been formally hit with criminal charges in the last two days. Have Justin Bieber and Hugh Grant delivered a body blow to the paparazzi?
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Ben Stiller, Jonah Hill Say ‘Aloha’ -- What the Budding 'Bromance' is Working on NextStillhill? Doniller? Benah? While they don’t have their own celebrity couple nickname yet, it’s become pretty clear that comedians Ben Stiller and Jonah Hill have a bit of a ‘bromance’ brewing.
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Jay-Z Boasts About Blue Ivy on New Track -- Other Singers that Brag About Their KidsShe might be little more than six-months old, but Blue Ivy Carter’s ‘baller’ lifestyle is already generating boastful rhymes.
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Daniel Radcliffe Turns 23 -- What’s Next for the ‘Harry Potter’ StarThe boy wizard of Britain hasn’t been resting on his laurels since finishing up the “Harry Potter” series. The young actor celebrates his golden birthday today, July 23, and has plenty on his plate to keep him occupied for the next few years.
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Keeping Up with KimKierkegaardashian? Other Fake Celebrity Twitter Accounts Worth FollowingCelebrity parody Twitter accounts are, like, so 2011. However, one of the latest to tickle the Twitterverse combines Kim Kardashian's tweets with the philosophy of Kierkegaard for a surprising result.
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Johnny Depp Cast in Wes Anderson’s Next Film -- Will He Get His Mojo Back?There is little denying Johnny Depp’s dominance at the box office in the children and teen markets. But the talent hasn't had a critical success since 2007’s “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.”
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'The Dark Knight Rises' in Theaters This Week -- What's Next for Christian Bale?The final chapter in the Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale Batman collaboration, "The Dark Knight Rises," opens in theaters this week. What's next for the actor after he hangs up the 'Batsuit?' Could another Batman role be in the works?
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Comic-Con 2012: The 10 Most Interesting Things You MissedThe four-day pop-culture convention Comic-Con 2012 attracted plenty of star power and dished out loads of teasers, trailers, and juicy tidbits about some of Hollywood’s biggest upcoming flicks and television’s hottest shows.
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Canning Vs. Freezing? What's the Easiest Way to Preserve Your Garden TomatoesCanning tomatoes means spending several hours in a steamy kitchen over a large boiling cauldron. Worrying about pH values, botulism, and burnt fingertips. However, there are easier, lazier, and cooler ways to preserve your tomato harvest.
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Kate Middleton Honeymoon Photos Leaked -- Other Celebs Who’ve Had Their Privacy ViolatedThe Duchess of Cambridge has been embattled in a flurry of photo scandals recently -- from stripping cousins to pics of rotting yellow teeth. Now intimate shots of her and William’s honeymoon have surfaced.
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Is Andrew Garfield Competitive with Robert Pattinson? Other Celeb RivalriesIs a new celebrity feud brewing? One that’ll pit webslingers against vampires? Spiderman v. Twilight? Emma Stone v. Kristen Stewart?
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Channing Tatum’s Next Stunt? Playing Daredevil Evel Knievel! -- 5 Stunts We’d Pay to SeeThe "Magic Mike" star is penciling a biopic on legendary stuntman Evil Knievel into his busy schedule. Could a role in "Fifty Shades of Grey" be next.
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Was Tom Cruise Caught Off Guard by Divorce? Other Celebs Shocked by Their DivorceThere is little doubt that the “Mission Impossible” star was genuinely “blindsided” by the late June call notifying him of the divorce filing. But he isn't the only star to be shocked by an ambush separation.
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Tom Cruise Settles Divorce and Gets Back to Work -- Is His Busy Schedule Driving the Speedy Split?Just 11 days after the “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol” star was reportedly “blindsided” by the news that his wife of five years had filed for divorce, Cruise was back at work.
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George Clooney, Stacy Keibler Get Food Poisoning -- Just the Latest Stars Struck with a Foodborne IllnessNutritionists, personal trainers, glamorous gowns, and red carpets apparently offer little protection against a common bout of food poisoning.
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6 Simple Lemonade Recipes to Beat the Summer Heat -- and One Complicated OneThere are few beverages more thirst-quenching on a hot summer day than a nice tall glass of lemonade. Cool off with one of these recipes ranging from lavender lemonade to Lynchburg lemonade.
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7 Celebrities with Surprising Second Jobs -- from Flipping Houses to Changing DiapersVenture capital, woodworking, and avocado farming. Some big name celebrities enjoy trying their hand at more than just singing and acting.Also published on:
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Tom Cruise Turns 50 -- Other Stars Turning 50 This YearIt’s the best of times and the worst of times for Tom Cruise. The man with the golden grin turned 50 today (July 3) just days after his actress wife, Katie Holmes, filed for divorce.Also published on:
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How to Make Your Own Soda at HomeIt's easy to doctor up your own specialty sodas at home. Whether you're looking for a cheaper, healthier version of store-bought soda pop, or want a fun science experiment to conduct with the kids, making your own sodas at home is a real treat.
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Three 10-minute Brussels Sprouts Recipes for Sprouts Lovers and HatersThree quick and easy Brussels sprouts recipes for Brussels sprout lovers and haters.
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It's Linsanity! Lindsay Lohan Returns from the Morgue to Host 'SNL' and Play Liz TaylorNew York Knick Jeremy Lin doesn’t need to worry about Lindsay Lohan taking back the trademark catchphrase. The Mean Girls star is looking to get her public record out of the courtroom and back on the screen.
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Bethenny Frankel Reveals Miscarriage--Other Celebs to Open Up About Failed PregnanciesBravo’s reality TV darling Bethenny Frankel revealed on the “Today” show that she suffered a miscarriage after being pregnant with her second child. The “Bethenny Ever After” star isn't the only celebrity to endure the heartache of a failed pregnancy.
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Jennifer Aniston Quits Smoking, but Not Smoking Hot GQ Covers--Other Over-40 Celebs that Defy AgeJennifer Aniston may have quit smoking cigarettes last fall, but she hasn't quit smoking hot GQ covers. The 43-year-old star of the upcoming film "Wanderlust" wasn't afraid to show off her hot bod in the most recent issue of GQ.Also published on:
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Best Sparkling Wines and Champagnes--from Bargains to Bank-breakersChampagne is not the only bubbly option for your weddings and celebrations. Every year there are more and more fantastic sparkling wines hitting store shelves. Here is brief guide to the best bubbly from around the globe.
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Easy 3-Ingredient Appetizers for the Big GameNo matter how many points get put up on the board, you can score big with these easy and simple three-ingredient appetizers and snacks.
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Easy 3-Ingredient Appetizers for Your Oscar PartyWhether you plan to go glitzy and roll out the red carpet for your guests, or simply want a low-key get-together with friends, hosting an Oscar party doesn't require a full day in the kitchen.
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Roseanne Barr Gets a New Sitcom, Trashes Jay-Z and Beyoncé, and Continues Run for the PresidencyIt must be tough times at NBC these days. The fourth-ranked network has given the 'greenlight' to a new Roseanne Barr-led sitcom titled "Downwardly Mobile." But will the comedy play ball in a more politically correct world.
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Tracy Morgan Hospitalized - Other Celebs Treated for ExhaustionTracy Morgan was rushed to a hospital in Park City, Utah, after falling unconscious following an appearance at the Sundance Film Festival. The comedian is just the latest celebrity to fall victim to exhaustion.Also published on:
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Zooey Deschanel and Channing Tatum to Host 'SNL' in February--How Much Singing and Dancing Will They Do?Both Zooey Deschanel and Channing Tatum tweeted this week that they will be making their hosting debuts on "Saturday Night Live" in February. Oh the singing and dancing they will do!
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Lil Wayne to Publish Prison Memoir “Gone Till November” – Plus the Best Rap Memoirs EverLil Wayne signed a book deal to publish his memoirs detailing an eight month stint he served at Rikers Island in 2010. But Dwayne Carter Jr. isn't the only rap star to pen an autobiography. Here is a list of some of the best rap memoirs.
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Its Mr. & Mrs. Smith Go to Washington as Pitt and Jolie Chat with President Obama: Other Celebs to Visit the White HouseBrad Pitt and Angelina Jolie paid a visit to President Obama in the Oval Office on Wednesday. However, the “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” co-stars weren't there to collect their latest assassination mission.Also published on:
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Jay-Z Releases 'Glory' Featuring His Baby Girl Blue Ivy Carter: Other Artists That Penned Songs for Their ChildrenJay-Z releases "Glory feat B.I.C." -- a new track commemorating the birth of his and Beyonce's baby girl . The song even features the first cries and sounds from Blue Ivy Carter herself. Plus, other songs dedicated to the children of musicians.Also published on:
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'Controversy is Irrelevant to Me' Says Golden Globes Host Ricky Gervais: Who He'll Roast in 2012Despite last year's controversial performance, Ricky Gervais returns as the host of the Golden Globes. Who will he roast this year?Also published on:
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Paris Hilton's Empire Earns Jaw-dropping $1.3 Billion: Other Celebs Able to Bank a BillionParis Hilton is not just famous for being famous anymore. The reality star and heiress turned business mogul has virtually written the book on how to turn celebrity into financial success. However, Paris isn't the only star cashing in on fame.Also published on:
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How to Peel an Entire Bulb of Garlic in 10 SecondsPeeling garlic can be a nasty business. Most hand soaps are unable to remove the potent aromas of garlic from your fingers. However, there is a quick, easy, and aroma-free way to peel garlic--even an entire bulb at a time.
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How to Make Potato Chips in Your MicrowavePotato chips are a ridiculously good snack. But terribly unhealthy. Making delicious fat free potato chips in the microwave is an easy and healthy alternative.
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Where to eat on Christmas Day in New York CityWho wants to slave over a hot stove on Christmas? The city that never sleeps is hardly even drowsy on Christmas these days. More and more restaurants are catering to the crowds eager to get out of the apartment for some good food and holiday cheer.
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Why Michael Grimm (R-NY) Does Not Deserve Re-ElectionCongressman Michael Grimm is not even a full year into his term. However, his re-election campaign is already in full swing.Also published on:
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Unique NYC gifts for your favorite New YorkersWhether your gift list is long or short, you need stocking-stuffers or big-ticket gifts, there is no better place to shop this season than New York City. And no better people to buy your gifts from than local New Yorkers.
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Shake Off the Chill with These Winter Warmers and Seasonal BeersWhile beer is more often associated with backyard barbecues and summer refreshment, many today are turning to the warming effects of microbrewed beers during the colder months.
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Brooklyn Bridge Park Hires Consultant to Find Alternative Funding for Brooklyn Heights WaterfrontBrooklyn Bridge Park Corporation hires new firm to find alternative sources of revenue.
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Buy Bernie Madoff's Old Crap Near Vinegar HillBernie Madoff's personal belongings will be on display at the Brooklyn Navy Yard this weekend.
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In the Spirit: Drink Recipes to Warm Up the HolidaysSkip the pre-made mixes. Entertaining is easy with these simple holiday cocktail and drinks recipes.
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NYC Military Monuments: Memorials Not Gone, but Often ForgottenWe often hear the phrase "never forget" associated with the terrorist attacks of 9/11. While it seems impossible to forget 9/11, the heroism behind many NYC monuments has faded from memory.
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Where to find local ingredients in New York City for ThanksgivingEach year, Thanksgiving dinner fills stomachs with a kaleidoscope of different foods and flavors and cooks with a sense of fear and trepidation. Here's a guide on where to find the best ingredients for your favorite Thanksgiving dinner recipes.
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Is it finally time to drink New York wine?For the better part of the last decade, news articles and magazine articles have surfaced proclaiming that now is the time to drink New York wines. However, this is all marketing and foolishness.
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5 Celebrity Couples That Share a Love for HalloweenCelebrities are no strangers to dressing up for special occasions. However, when it comes to Halloween, some celebrity couples go well beyond the typical pirate or sexy bunny outfit.
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Classic Fall Flavors: Roasted Poultry and Vegetable Soups With Italian White WinesFall is the time of year when turning on the oven returns to being a delight rather than a punishment. Recipe for roasted chicken and vegetables paired with Beaujolais; and roasted butternut squash soup paired with nutty Italian whites.
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Celebrity A-Listers Join Protests on Wall Street--and Some of Hollywood's Most Fearless ActivistsSusan Sarandon and Michael Moore lent their voices to the Occupy Wall Street protests. However, they are not the only A-list Hollywood celebrities more likely to be handcuffed for a sit-in than for drug possession, a DUI, or a domestic abuse charge.
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New York City Bike Share Program takes shapeThe NYC Bike Share program is set to open in Manhattan and Brooklyn in summer 2012.
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Record Number of Primetime Television Shows Now Filmed in New York CityMayor Bloomberg announces that 23 primetime television series are now being filmed in the five boroughs--a new record for the city.
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Huntsman Wins, Bachmann Disappears, Is Rick Perry's Campaign Over?Rick Perry's gaffes may have ended his presidential bid, Bachmann proves she is not a contender, and Huntsman looks like a very strong VP candidate at the most recent GOP debates.
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Since 9/11, Lower Manhattan has rebuilt and grownIn the wake of the 9/11 terror attacks, Lower Manhattan reeled from the temporary relocation of 65,000 jobs and 20,000 residents. However, 10 years later, Lower Manhattan has never been more vibrant.
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Dealing with Hurricane Irene in south BrooklynHurricane Irene has come and gone, leaving 62,000 households in New York City without power, uprooting more than 650 trees, ravaging a few storefront awnings, and powdering the urban landscape in a covering of wet leaves and small twigs.
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Top five underdogs that could win men's 2011 U.S. Open: A fan's takeIt seems impossible to imagine a men's singles Grand Slam tournament finals without Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray. However, a new set of players could capitalize on the top-tier's injuries and fatigue.Also published on:
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Where and How to Sell Gold Jewelry in New York City: Turning Bling into BankWith gold skyrocketing up to nearly $1800 an ounce--up nearly $300 per ounce in the last month alone--many are looking to their jewelry as the only saving grace in these dismal economic times. But, how does one go about converting their bling into bank?
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Free Sunday at Botanic Garden, Museum, Prospect Park ZooIn celebration of the Heart of Brooklyn's 10th anniversary, nearly everything around the Grand Army Plaza will be free this Sunday, August 7.
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Free Air Conditioners for Brooklyn's Low Income, Sick, and ElderlyTo combat the dangers of heat waves, the Sunset Park Redevelopment Committee has announced a program offering free, energy-efficient air conditioners to Brooklyn's neediest.
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Lobster Roll Rumble Lands in Chelsea June 9thLobster roll mania continues to take New York this summer. On June 9th, Tasting Table takes over Center548 in Chelsea for the Lobster Roll Rumble.
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New Monte's Restaurant Opens on Carroll StreetThe century-old Monte's Italian restaurant at 451 Carroll Street has reopened. New owners husband and wife duo Dominick and Tina Castelvetre have updated the interiors and the menu, but kept the original bar and ricotta cheesecake.
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Bark Hot Dogs Opening Up at Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park Starting Memorial Day WeekendThe Park Slope-based hot dog eatery Bark will be joining Blue Marble, Uncle Louis G's, and Milk Truck Grilled Cheese at Pier 6 of Brooklyn Bridge Park starting Memorial Day weekend.
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Magnolia Bakery Cupcakes Coming to BloomingdalesThe cupcake continues to conquer all! Magnolia Bakery will start selling their tiny cakes inside the Midtown Bloomingdales starting this summer.
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Olde Brooklyn Bagel Shoppe Finally Opens on VanderbiltOlde Brooklyn Bagel Shoppe opened this week at 643 Vanderbilt Avenue between St. Marks Avenue and Prospect Place. And the wait appears to have been worth it.
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Oro Fills Up Retail SpaceThe Oro has filled up its commercial space.
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IKEA Powers Up 1,100 Solar Panels on Red Hook RooftopIKEA powered-up 1,104 solar panels on the rooftop of their Red Hook location recently.
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Last Six Penthouses at One Hanson Head to Action May 15thLooking for some peace and quiet in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn? Well you're in luck. The six remaining penthouse units at One Hanson Place are headed to auction in May.
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Get Your Lit On! Poetry Readings at Top of Fort Greene Park for National Poetry MonthTo celebrate National Poetry Month, the Fort Greene Park Conservancy is hosting a poets in the park program for the month of April.
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Police Cracking Down on Late Night Prospect Park VisitorsProspect Park has operating hours?
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Volunteer Opportunities at the Soon-to-be-opened Park Slope Housing WorksHousing Works is opening their second thrift shop in Brooklyn at the corner of Garfield Place and Fifth Avenue.
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It's Spring! Get a Free Bike Inspection at Bikes on MyrtleFree bike inspections at Bikes on Myrtle and volunteer opportunities at Bike New York.
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Bierkraft in Park Slope Adds a BiergartenThings never seem to stop getting better at Bierkraft.
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Firesale at Liberty Sunset Garden Center in Red HookThe Liberty Sunset Garden Center in Red Hook is sadly going out of business.
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Queens Kickshaw Kicks Off This Sunday, Bringing Fancy Grilled Cheese Sandwiches to AstoriaA new grilled cheese sandwich restaurant, Queens Kickshaw, opens in Astoria this Sunday.
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New Brooklyn-Themed Retail Shop Opening in Carroll GardensA new Brooklyn-themed retail shop is opening in Carroll Gardens in the old Stinky Bkyln space.
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New Arts Mural on Fenimore St. Needs VolunteersFeeling industrious? The PLG Arts organization needs help with a new art mural on Fenimore Street near FLatbush Avenue.
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New Stinky Bklyn Location Opens Up on Smith StreetStinky Bklyn has picked up shop and moved almost two entire blocks north to 215 Smith Street between Baltic and Butler Streets.
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Summer Block Party and Street Festival Permits Now Take 90 DaysPlanning a summertime block party or street festival? Don't forget to apply for a permit at least 90 days in advance.
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Need a Summer Job? Get a NYC Green CartThe city is hoping to dramatically increase the number of food carts on New York City streets this year. And not just the number of concessions vendors in city parks.
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Cars to Get the Boot from Prospect Park?Council Member Gale Brewer of the Upper West Side introduced a bill recently that would ban cars from traveling through Central Park and Prospect Park.
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Best Western Opens in Greenwood HeightsThere is a hotel booming happening along 4th Avenue from Gowanus to Sunset Park
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Raise the Roof! Barlcays Arena Getting a Roof, Possibly LIU BlackbirdsLooking for a little local love, the Nets announced they were negotiating for the LIU Blackbirds to play several games in the new Barclays Arena.
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Bloomberg Running for President? or Does He Simply Want a Bridge Named After Him?Mayor Bloomberg released an election-style campaign advertisement this week, and reportedly purchased $1 million in television ad spots. However, it is somewhat unclear what purpose the ad serves.
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Park Slope Electronic Waste Recycling Continues This WeekendAfter the enormous success of last weekend's E-Waste recycling event, the Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID and the Lower East Side Ecology Center have extended the event to this Saturday, March 26th.
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Fort Hamilton Library Finally Re-Opens in Bay RidgeThe Fort Hamilton branch of the Brooklyn Public Library finally re-opens in Bay Ridge.
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Windsor Terrace Library ReopensThe Windsor Terrace branch of the Brooklyn Public Library reopened Tuesday.
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Need Work Space? Brooklyn Brainery is Looking for People to Use Their Classrooms During the DayThe adult education center in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn Brainery, is looking for people to utilize their empty classroom space during the day.
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Foodie Fight! Food Writers and Restaurateurs Debate the Merits of Sustainability at MCNYGet ready for a foodie fight at the Museum of the City of New York this Friday, March 25th, as an all-star panel of food writers, restaurateurs, and farmers battle over the efficacy of the locavore and sustainability movements.
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Clothing Swap This Saturday in Bed-Stuy at the Macon BPLIt is officially spring. Which means it's a great time to clean out your closets and get your swap on.
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Honk If You Love Geese! Politicians and Friends of Animals to Gather in Prospect Park This SaturdayFriends of Animals, New York State Senator Eric Adams, Council Member Letitia James, and concerned New Yorkers are joining hands around Prospect Park this Saturday in a sign of solidarity with the park's feathered friends.
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Free Trees Please! Free Japanese Cherry Trees in Putnam Triangle This WeekendAnyone that has been to Japan or South Korea during this part of early spring can attest to the intoxicating beauty of cherry blossom trees.
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Lavender Blue is Closing Its Doors in Bay RidgeThe boutique health and beauty store, Lavender Blue, is closing its doors on March 31st after nearly a decade and a half in the neighborhood.
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Beer Lovers and Beer Brewers Unite for Japan Disaster Relief BenefitA number of New York-area brewers and a bevy of beer lovers are coming together this March 28th at the Brooklyn Brewery to help raise money for disaster relief in Japan.
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Brooklyn Industries Opens New Storefront in DUMBOhere's a new shopping opportunity in DUMBO. The Brooklyn-based clothing company, Brooklyn Industries, recently opened their 15th storefront at 70 Front Street.
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Brooklyn Public Library $15K Business Plan Competition Kicks OffPower up your small business dreams. The Brooklyn Public Library's 2011 Business Plan Competition to win $15,000 starts Tuesday, March 22.
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109 Gold Street in Vinegar Hill Officially Hits the Market, Launches WebsiteThe new 33-unit residential building at 109 Gold Street has officially hit the market.
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Khim's Millennium Market Opens in Pratt's Myrtle HallThe Williamsburg-based organic grocery mart, Khim's Millennium Market, has opened the doors at its new Clinton Hill location at 536 Myrtle Avenue.
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Five Guys Soon to Have Five Brooklyn LocationsThe Five Guys burger chain is opening new locations in both Cobble Hill and Downtown Brooklyn.
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Trailer Parks Coming to Downtown Brooklyn?Pre-fab housing and two week long construction jobs the latest developments at the Atlantic Yards project.
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Midwest Brewery Tours: Is Founders Brewery in Grand Rapids One of the Greatest in the World?One of America's best new breweries can be found in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A Midwestern city with deep manufacturing roots in the midst of reinventing itself for a 21st century world.
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New York Winery Tours: Hudson Valley's Tousey WineryYou could easily miss the Tousey Winery while moseying up the Hudson River Valley along Route 9. However, the fledgling winery housed in a rather nondescript multi-use building is more than worthy of a stop.
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Top Irish Whiskeys: The Best of the Emerald IsleSince the 1990s, Irish Whiskey has experienced a resurgence. With quality reaching new heights ever year. Irish Whiskey is not just for St. Patrick's Day anymore.Also published on:
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Daylight Savings 2011: Spring Forward/Fall Back Time ChangeDaylight Saving Time (DST), or daylight savings (as it is commonly referred to), starts on the second Sunday in March at 2am and ends on the first Sunday in November at 2am.
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Easter 2011: Dates of the Moveable FeastWhen is Easter 2011? Why do some people celebrate Easter on a different date? Why are there rabbits and Easter egg hunts? Why do some people eat ham on Easter and others lamb?
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Easter: Wines to Pair with a Moveable FeastLooking for the perfect bottle of wine to serve this Easter? Choosing a wine for Easter dinner couldn't be easier.
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Medical Supplies Still Needed for Relief Effort in HaitiFitness Collective and E&E Personal Concierge Services have partnered to assist the relief effort in Haiti.
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61 Local Opens Public House in Cobble HillAfter hosting several private events and fundraisers, 61 Local has finally opened its doors to the thirsty Brooklyn community.
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Freddy's Bar Reopening in Park Slope February 5thThe Prohibition-era Freddy's Bar and Backroom will reopen at their new South Slope address on Fifth Avenue this February 4th.
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Experience Teaching English as a Second LanguagePersonal experience teaching English as a second language in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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The Safest and Most Dangerous Areas of New York CityLong gone is the crime-riddled metropolis of the films Taxi Driver and New Jack City.
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Recycle Your Old Electronics at Habana Outpost--Win an Apple MacBook AirIn with the new and out with the old. After the holidays is the perfect time to get rid of old and broken electronics.
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Mulchfest! Recycle Your Christmas Trees at Prospect ParkDon't just toss your Christmas tree curbside. Make mulch, not landfill.
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Returning a Bad Bottle of Wine to the Wine StoreDespite major improvements in the wine industry over the past several decades, bad wine still exists.
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How to Tell if a Wine is Bad or Tainted and What to Do About ItEveryone has purchased a bad bottle of wine at one time or another.
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How to Always Choose a Good Wine in a Retail Wine ShopSelecting a good wine is easy. Most people over-think it. Choosing a good wine every time is as easy as 1, 2, 3.
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Park Slope Plane Crash Victims Memorialized 50 Years LaterOn December 16, 1960, United Airlines flight 826 crashed into Sterling Place at 7th Avenue after a mid-air collision over Staten Island with TWA flight 266.
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New Jersey Nets to Become Brooklyn New Yorkers?Will the NJ Nets change their name to the Brooklyn New Yorkers?
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Historic Skyscraper District in Downtown Brooklyn Gets Off the Ground, Passes CB2The proposed historic Skyscraper District in downtown Brooklyn and Brooklyn Heights is one step closer to reality.
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Survey Says: Keep the Prospect Park West Bike LaneCouncilmembers Brad Lander and Steve Levin along with Community Board 6 released the results of their public survey on the controversial Prospect Park West bike lane.
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City Issues RFP for Large Space in Downtown Brooklyn Municipal Building, Markowitz Demands Apple StoreMayor Bloomberg and Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz issued a request for proposals for 37,000 square feet of space in the Brooklyn Municipal Building. Markowitz practically demands Apple take the spot.
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Just Stuff It: Stuffed Veggies Are a Slam Dunk with the KidsIn season, the price of many vegetables drops well south of $1 a pound.
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How to Perfectly Poach and Hard-Boil an EggWhen looking for a quick and easy meal, is there anything simpler than an egg?
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What to Do with Leftover Cooked RiceLeftover cooked rice is like gold. Few ingredients elicit the same '˜Eureka!' exclamation when discovered nestled among the Andean landscape of color-coded Tupperware and hastily Saran-wrapped bowls of suspect meal remainders in our refrigerator
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Gorilla Warfare Attracts Big Name Litigator to Park Slope Coffee Shop DisputeLegendary litigator Martin Garbus and the workers rights organization, Brandworkers, have teamed up to defend the former Gorilla Coffee employees.
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Brooklyn Lyceum Holiday Marketplace Opens for Last Minute Park Slope ShoppersThe third annual Brooklyn Lyceum Holiday Craft Marketplace makes a great place to get some last minute shopping done, tire out the kids, and prove your safe-cracking skills in front of your neighbors.
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Fuhgeddaboudit! 10 Words and Phrases to Help You Understand the Local Lingo of New York CityNew York City is a city of immigrants, and a confluence of cultures. As a result, New Yorkers converse with one another using phrases and slang unique from the rest of the U.S. Here are ten words and phrases to help you understand the local lingo.
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Peter Pan Donuts Come to Carroll GardensBrooklyn Farmacy in Carroll Gardens is now carrying Greenpoint's best pastries.
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Movies Coming to Abandoned Atlantic Avenue Subway Tunnel in Cobble HillThe New York non-profit, Rooftop Films, is screening movies in the abandoned Atlantic Avenue subway tunnel. Bringing a new definition to the meaning of underground cinema.
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Join Daniel Squadron for a Community Discussion in Cobble HillNew York State Senator, Daniel Squadron, is hosting another round of community discussions--and you're invited.
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PS Brooklyn, an Italian Eatery, to Take Over Bussaco Spot in Park SlopeThere will soon be another Italian red sauce joint in Park Slope.
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Live on Top of Downtown Brooklyn for $7,500/MonthFor $7,500 per month you can look down upon anyone that lives in the borough.
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Psychedelic Mushrooms Blamed for College Student's Deadly Fall in Brooklyn HeightsA college student in Brooklyn fell to his death after reportedly splitting a bag of magic mushrooms with friends.
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Court Street Grocers Fully Open in Carroll Gardens, Sandwiches and AllCourt Street Grocers at 485 Court Street in Carroll Gardens is now fully open--a general store and a local sandwich shop.
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Brooklyn Heights is Too Big to Fail, Too Small for ParkingThe new HBO film "Too Big To Fail" is turning daytime parking in Brooklyn Heights into a big...well, parking fail.
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Paper Source Set to Open in Cobble HillPaper Source is set to open on the corner of Smith Street and Pacific Street.
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Days of Wine and Roses, Olivino Wines in Clinton Hill Now Has FlowersOlivino Wines, the popular Clinton Hill boutique wine shop, is further brightening up their stretch of Fulton Street between Vanderbilt and Clinton with the addition of flowers.
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Jane's Carousel Breaks Ground in Empire Fulton Ferry ParkConstruction appears to be underway on the Jean Nouvel-designed glass structure that will be the new home of Jane's Carousel in Empire Fulton Ferry Park.
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Last Chance Leaf Collection Drive for Prospect Heights Community FarmLast chance to save your unwanted leaves from the landfill and give back to the community.
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Justice Friedman Accuses ESDC of Purposeful Deception in Atlantic Yards Project in Downtown BrooklynState Supreme Court Justice Marcy Friedman ruled in favor of Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn in a lawsuit against the Empire State Development Corporation's involvement with the approval of the Atlantic Yards project.
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Rejoice in DUMBO! Washington to Get Two-Way Traffic, Flowers, and Peace and QuietWashington looks pretty cleaned up, has double yellow lines, and looks ready for two-way traffic.
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Emerson Opens in Clinton Hill, Serving Up More than Just DrinksThere is a new drinking establishment in Clinton Hill at 561 Myrtle Avenue near Emerson Place.
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Colonie Wine Bar & Restaurant in Brooklyn Heights Makes Fundraising Goal, Already Best Restaurant in Brooklyn?Former PUBLIC restaurant alumni Emelie Kihlstrom, Tamer Hamawi and Elise Rosenberg used the social media site Kickstarter to raise funds for the finishing touches on their new Brooklyn Heights wine bar and restaurant Colonie.
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Cops in Crime-Ridden Prospect Heights Busted for Practicing QuotasThe crime-ridden 77th precinct in Prospect Heights got a surprise today when the NY Daily News released a photo copy of their station house memos demanding that police officers meet station quotas.
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Rapid Realty Opens Office in DUMBOThere is a new realtor in DUMBO.
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Sahadi's Opens New Holiday Gift Shop Next to Cobble HillAtlantic Avenue on the border of Cobble Hill and Brooklyn Heights is beginning to look a little more festive.
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Civilians' in the Footprint: The Battle Over the Atlantic Yards Opens in Fort GreeneThe Civilians Investigative Theater troupe has finally brought their presentation of the battle over the Atlantic Yards development project in Brooklyn to the stage.
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Brooklyn Fare, Two Stars, Now Two Restaurants in Boerum HillIt has been a busy couple of months for Chef Cesar Ramirez and the small Brooklyn restaurant at Brooklyn Fare.
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New Upscale Mexican Joint Takes Over a Restaurant Graveyard in Park SlopeEven though the new space just opened, it has already generated a number of reviews on Yelp.
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New Cobble Hill Pop-Up Shop at Arts CeteraArts Cetera, the child-centric studio space at 212 Smith Street in Cobble Hill is adding a weekend pop-up shop to their panoply of childhood delights.
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WTF? New Cafe Opens in Fort Greene Serving Seriously Savvy CoffeeYour regular morning cup o' joe has been getting a serious upgrade for the last twenty years.
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Free Admission to Brooklyn Botanic Garden All Winter LongChase away the winter blues with a trip to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
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Feds Name Names of Gowanus Polluters, Talk About the VaporsWhen National Grid purchased a number of companies lining the Gowanus canal, they probably didn't realize those companies would be blamed for more than 90 percent of the pollution in the canal.
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The BQE Enhancement Project Holds Court in Cobble HillThe Brooklyn Queens Expressway has received some positive press in the past year. Now the traffic-congested eyesore is getting its own beautification project.
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Weekend Street Closures on 10th Street in GowanusThe blocks on 10th Street between Hamilton and 3rd Avenue will be closed for two weekends in November.Also published on:
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Blue Bloods Starring Tom Selleck Films in Fulton FerryThe new New York based cop drama, Blue Bloods, has taken over downtown Brooklyn and DUMBO this week to film a new episode.
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Northern Italian Eatery Coming to 190 Dean in Boerum Hill?The large two-family townhouse at 190 Dean Street is currently under renovation. However, the lower level former commercial space is being gutted with plans of opening a rustic northern Italian restaurant.
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Bloomberg Shows Seersucker's in Carroll Gardens Some LoveAccolades such as "some of the city's most satisfying southern fare," and "medium-rare pork chops burst with more flavor than dry-aged beef" speckle the Bloomberg News review of Seersucker's at 329 Smith Street.
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Downtown Brooklyn B54 Bus Returns to Pre-9/11 RouteSince September 11, 2001 the streets surrounding MetroTech have had serious traffic, parking, and public transportation restrictions and physical barriers.
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Clinton Hill Resident Fights Cancer with a Slice of PieClinton Hill resident, Nia Callaway, lost both of her parents to cancer. Now to honor the memory of her parents, she bakes pies.
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Free Flu Shots Continue in Cobble HillLong Island College Hospital is administering free flu shots in Cobble Hill.
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Recession Over, Gabriel Byrne's Brooklyn Heights Home Sells for Half Million Over Asking PriceThe recession officially ended in June of 2009. However, it hasn't felt like it on the street. Till now.
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Mikey's Hook Up Moves Out of DUMBO, Apple Store Moving In?The two-year-old location of the popular multimedia computer and electronics store, Mikey's Hook Up, is packing up and moving back in with its parent store in Williamsburg.
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109 Gold Street in Vinegar Hill Hits the MarketAfter nearly three years, the new residential building at 109 Gold Street is hitting the market.
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Atlantic Ave BID Gaining Momentum in Boerum HillThe proposal for an Atlantic Avenue BID is picking up steam, and looks likely to become a reality soon.
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Once Upon a Time There was a Little Yellow House in Carroll GardensThe little yellow house at 178 Smith Street in Carroll Gardens is now completely rebuilt and blends in with its surroundings.
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Clinton Hill Middle School Keeps Packing 'em InOn Adelphi Street in Clinton Hill, both PS 20 and the Urban Assembly Academy of the Arts and Letters share the same building. The two schools share the same library, the same auditorium, the same gym, and the same cafeteria.
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No Mo' Moe's in Fort GreeneThe popular Fort Green bar, Moe's, at 80 Lafayette Avenue announced to its followers recently that it will close at the end of February 2011.
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Rats in Brooklyn Bridge Park and DUMBO?Are there rats in Brooklyn Bridge Park hanging around Pier 6 near the childrens playground?
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Skyscraper District for Brooklyn Heights and Downtown BrooklynThe Landmark Preservation Commission recently proposed a "Borough Hall Skyscraper Historic District." The proposal included 20 buildings in the downtown Brooklyn and Brooklyn Heights neighborhoods.
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Shake Shack Coming to Downtown Brooklyn?Recently the NY Post reported that the popular burger joint, Shake Shack, was coming to downtown Brooklyn.
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Car Vandalism from Prospect Park West to Bergen Street in Prospect HeightsThere has been a rash of vandalism around Prospect Park this past week.
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Gowanus Should Capitalize on Recent Community Goodwill to Help with CleanupThere have been a number of blog posts and newspaper articles promoting neighborhood projects that reportedly benefit the Gowanus Canal.
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Persons of Interest Opens in Sal the Barber's Space in Carroll GardensThe Carroll Gardens barbershop at 299 Smith Street had been run for more than a generation by Giorgio Zocco.
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Albany Law Review Says Carousel in Fulton Ferry Park Would Violate Federal LawAlbany Government Law Review Fireplace claims the proposed placement of the beloved Jane's Carousel in the Empire Fulton Ferry Park is a violation of federal law.