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A new Barrel Yard — combo distillery, winery, cidery — opens in historic Red Hook

St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church is home to the city’s largest E.M. Skinner organ and America’s oldest figural stained-glass windows

St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church on Montague Street continues to serve as a cultural hub with upcoming Candlelight concert series events featuring classical tributes to modern artists.

Lonnies, a Neighborhood Spot to Swoon Over, Opens in Boerum Hill - BKMAG

Sean Rembold and Caron Callahan, the team behind Brooklyn Heights mainstay Ingas Bar, have opened a second neighborhood restaurant called Lonnies in Boerum Hill.

Brooklyn Heights staple Plymouth Cafe closes after 42 years

After 42 years of service at the corner of Henry and Pineapple streets, owners Peter and David Hong closed Plymouth Cafe on June 15 to make way for a new food-oriented business.

Trudie’s Tavern Is Ready to Be Carroll Gardens’s New Go-to

Nate Adler and partners have opened Trudie’s Tavern in the former Buttermilk Channel space, offering rotisserie chicken and Jewish-influenced comfort food to Carroll Gardens.

Where to Watch the World Cup in Brooklyn, Country by Country - BKMAG

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 brings matches to the nearby Meadowlands, a variety of Brooklyn establishments are hosting localized watch parties tailored to international team affiliations.

Whole Foods signs lease at former Cobble Hill Rite Aid space

Whole Foods has signed a lease to open a new grocery store at the former Rite Aid location at 182 Smith Street in Cobble Hill.

Confidant Is a Neighborhood Joint That’s Found Its Neighbors

Restaurant duo Brendan Kelley and Daniel Grossman have relocated Confidant from Industry City to the former Colonie space on Atlantic Avenue, embracing a neighborhood-focused identity.

Titán Is an All-Star Cantina Built for Regulars

New Mexican cantina Titán will open mid-June at 5 Front Street in Dumbo, featuring a collaboration between chef Alan Delgado and acclaimed bartender Ivy Mix.

Big News: Danny Meyer to Open at the Hotel Bossert

Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group will open a flagship restaurant in the historic Hotel Bossert at 98 Montague Street, marking the group's first full-service venture in Brooklyn.

Alison Roman Is Opening First Bloom in Brooklyn Heights

Cookbook author Alison Roman is bringing her boutique grocery store First Bloom to Brooklyn Heights this fall, with local chatter pointing to a flagship location on Montague Street.

Alyssa Shelasky: Sex Diaries w/ Molly Roden Winter | Books Are Magic

Local Brooklyn Heights resident and NY Mag columnist will give a talk on her new book at Books Are Magic.

Free kid-friendly events this week in Brooklyn (6/22-6/28)

Brooklyn Heights Library hosts a therapeutic reading session with a guest dog this Tuesday, part of a local lineup of free activities including park strolls and outdoor cinema.

New Restaurants, Bars, Bakeries and Cafes That Opened in Our Neighborhoods in the first half of June ’26

New waterfront dining options arrive in Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO this June, including a floating bar on a retired FDNY fireboat and a Northern Mexican restaurant.

Have a day of family fun in Coney Island

Coney Island’s summer season is in full swing with the opening of the new Coney Escape Room, weekly fireworks, and specialized neighborhood nights for the Brooklyn Cyclones at Maimonides Park.