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I promised to re-visit Fushimi so here I am, and I must say; as much as I dislike sparkly bridge and tunnel venues, this is not one that I completely dislike.  Honestly Fushimi is kind of fun, and something different, especially here in Williamsburg.  The decor, which is definitely over-the-top and Miamiesque, is cohesive and […]

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If you are prone to such outpourings at the sight of quality furniture, the antiques and refurbished vintage industrial relics at Strawser & Smith (Driggs Avenue between North 9th & 10th Streets) might make you squeal in delight at your discovery of them.  The small shop manages to house a wide […]

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Vic’s Cleaning Service, or, as I like to affectionately refer to it, “Stop ‘n Mop”, is the best residential and commercial cleaning service east of the river.  Within an hour or less, two or three professionals will personally attend to the work of ensuring that your home and/or office is restored […]

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If you’re in the market for antique-style furniture (with a modern slant), reclaimed wooden tables and custom built pieces, let me call your attention to three spots about town which you’ll want to make part of your shopping itinerary.  First up: From the Source.  I’d heard about the establishment from a friend who’d purchased some […]

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I think it is safe to say that the vast majority dislike any mention of the dentist.  There is little to discuss here, as who wants a stranger’s hands digging around your mouth with sharp, pointy, metal objects?   Nobody does lol.  Well I am content to say that I had my first pleasant visit […]

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Well you can’t expect EVERY new establishment to be the sh#t can you?  One of Williamsburg’s newest bar/restaurants opened it’s doors a few weeks ago right on the corner of Bedford Avenue and North 9th Street.  The bar is called TRIX.  What an odd name.  After nosing around a bit I discovered that the name, […]

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The newest smokey meat-house eatery opened it’s doors a few weeks ago on North 11th Street between Berry St & Wythe Ave in the Burg.  The banquet hall style smokehouse offers delicious Oklahoma style goodness such as dry rubbed ribs, with bbq sauce to order, lip smacking hot links, pulled pork, tender brisket, and an […]

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This 1,000+ square foot duplex loft with over 20ft ceiling height sits on the 5th floor of 330 Wythe Avenue.  The building, coined the Esquire, offers some of the most desirable residential loft spaces in Williamsburg, especially considering how many of the lofts have been modified and upgraded in a variety of different styles.  The […]

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Easily one of the nicest Brownstone Williamsburg Rentals sits on Berry Street between Grand street and South 1st street, just 2 blocks from Bedford Avenue and about 5 minutes on foot to the Bedford L Train.  The three level home boasts over 2,500sqft and 3 actual bedrooms with 3 connected rooms that can be used […]

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The Property located on the corner of Grand Street and Havemeyer is where I found myself standing, with a grin stretched across my face, after viewing a 1,100 square foot fantastic loft space with very attractive features.  When I first approached the building I expected to see nothing more then a typical trashed Williamsburg Loft […]

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