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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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Isa opened its doors at 348 Wythe Avenue, and South 2nd, about eight months back has since only solidified its singular status, serving an enticing and distinctive menu of ‘New American’ cuisine which includes delicious and intriguing dishes like whole sardines with olives, rib-eye with dandelion & mushroom and squid with […]

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If, based on the unexceptional façade, you commit the error of relegating Allswell to the limbo inhabited by mediocre restaurants with nondescript exteriors, my recommendation is not to be fooled by appearances and step inside the joint before making final judgment.  After all, Allswell is, in my opinion, one of the […]

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On the corner of North 10th Street and Driggs Avenue, Fushimi – the most recent incarnation in the ceaseless cycle of opening restaurant/lounges in Bloomburg – is being hastily erected.  Never one to rain on somebody else’s parade, I typically exhibit nothing but enthusiasm at the prospect of discovering an unspoiled […]

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The Wok Shop has opened its doors to the Williamsburg public.  Located between Bedford Avenue and Driggs Avenue, on North 10th Street, the mid-size restaurant catered to family and friends last week and is having its soft opening this week, following the Thanksgiving holiday.  Snooping around the front entrance recently, circumstances meshed […]

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The Meatball Shop on Bedford Avenue is an instant classic, and I do mean instant.  On opening day there was a 45 minute wait for seating, at 6:30pm.  Just one week later, on a Tuesday of all days, I tried to grab a table at 7:30pm….and what do you know……an hr wait for seating.  Owners […]

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The building standing on the corner of Union Ave & Richardson St is almost ready to open it’s doors.  I guesstimate that it will be available to view in a couple months, and will land on the market as an exclusive aptsandlofts.com rental building.  These units may not be inexpensive, but with a prime northside […]

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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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This antique Williamsburg Apartment Rental is simply gorgeous.  The 1 Bedroom plus office recently rented for $2,400, a great deal given the quality finishes, renovated kitchen & bathroom, and location.  I just love the finishes in this apartment.  The original flooring, exposed brick, and antique molding are gorgeous.  The owners selected the perfect kitchen cabinetry […]

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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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