May 12: Brooklyn Pigfest more ›

September 16: Waldemar and Nadia at Telepan - Late Summer Cheeses more ›

The weather forecast, which predicted rain, might have scared some people off, but we were going to the Brooklyn Brewery's Sixth Annual Pigfest come rain or shine. Luckily, we had sunshine galore, so we were able to sample some amazing barbecue without trying to juggle an umbrella along with our ribs, chicken, pulled pork and beer. more ›

Rain or shine, there will be cold beer, live music, and Niman Ranch pork and chicken slow-cooked by the Waterfront Alehouse's own Sam Barbieri, Steve Harkavy, Bon Soir Caterers' Jeff Reilly, and Rob Richter of Big Island Barbeque. Proceeds from this year's event go to the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy. Beer and Food are included with admission. Advance tickets $75. At the door $85. 1PM-6PM at the Tobacco Warehouse in Brooklyn Bridge Park (corner of Water and Dock Sts., DUMBO). more ›

When the weather turns warm (finally!) Gothamist heeds the cooling call of tiny bubbles. Champagne? Heck, no! more ›

We waited. And, waited. And, waited. But was it worth the wait? Not so much. more ›

For those of us living the "Gothamist" lifestyle, New York City can sometimes seem like a steady stream of fabulous nightclubs, swank cocktail lounges and ritzy restaurants. Sometimes, however, the Manhattan merry-go-round gets to be too much. At those dizzying moments, its time to seek refuge somewhere low-key, yet upbeat, low-maintenance, yet ever-so-slightly upscale. A tough order to fill. We know. But, thankfully, during those troubled times, Gothamist has The Waterfront Ale House to turn to - with not only one location, but two: the original in Brooklyn Heights and its spinoff in Kips Bay. more ›