On Friday, July 12, from 8-11pm, one of the most special joints in Greenpoint/Williamsburg/East Williamsburg (erm, Greenburg?), One-Stop Beer Shop, will be hosting a gluten-free beer, burger and cider night.

Is this just a special event, or will you have gluten-free beer on offer all of the time?
Yes, we will maintain a permanent draft line offering gluten-free options.

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This Sunday, April 7, is opening day for the Down to Earth Farmers Markets (formerly known as Community Markets) in McGolrick Park. Gonna be some super fine weather.

You will find purveyors of freshly made cakes & breads, cured meat, pickles, farm fresh vegetables and fruit from all over the New York area.

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By Mary Yeung

What is it about Havana that seeps so deeply into our collective souls? Is it the sensuous music? The earthy food? 450 years of romantic architecture? A forbidden paradise lost? Or is it the Cuban exiles who keep memories alive with luscious coffee table books, evocative memoirs and atmospheric restaurants.

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So many fall apples overflowing at the green markets. Honey Crisp, Winesap, Russet, Gala and Orins, enough apples to make apple butter, hard apple cider, apple pie, even parsnip and apple soup. Ginger Gold, Fortune and Winesap are considered heirloom varieties, while Northern Spy and Jonathan are New York natives, discovered in the 1800‘s. They are good for eating and baking. Mutsu, originally from Japan, are now thriving in upstate New York. The wide selection of apples have inspired me to think outside of the box. Tired of using the same old Golden Delicious in a pie? Try Jonagold instead, you’ll taste the difference in sweetness and texture.

Going to the green market on the weekend has never been easier. This year, Community Farmers Markets, has opened two new green markets in the nabe, one on the south side of picturesque McGolrick Park (Russell St.) in Greenpoint and another at the spunky Cooper Park (Maspeth Ave.) in East Williamsburg. There, you’ll find an array of farm produce along with enough artisanal food to make your weekend just that much more yummy.

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By Mary Yeung

This summer I learned the secret to good dining in North Brooklyn is to do the early bird thing and beat the summer crowd. I know, I know, early bird sounds kind of old-fashioned and suburban, like something your grandparents would do. But early bird dining in Williamsburg often means before 1:00 for brunch or before 8:30 for dinner, so it’s very do-able. Early in the evening, the wait staffs are in a better mood, the chefs are still paying attention to the seasoning, and you and your friends have the whole damn backyard to yourself.

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