Oct. 13, 2008 Brownstoner — ...were biking down (up?) Driggs Avenue a few days ago when this new addition at 580 Driggs Avenue caught our eye. As we were photographing it, the owner and her daughter walked up...

Oct. 13, 2008 From Yelp.com: RATS! One rat (and apologetic staff) I could forgive. But two, three four rats, running all over the terrace and under our feet while we're having a drink makes Thursday the first and last time I…

Oct. 13, 2008 From Yelp.com: I friggin' love Barcade. Hands down, there is no other place like this in the city. It's basically a big concrete warehouse filled with Atari and Nintendo games that you remember from your childhood…

Oct. 13, 2008 From Yelp.com: I love love love the hawaiian rice with pineapple & cashew nuts. delicious. good prices. excellent location off of bedford & the space is a decent size.

Oct. 13, 2008 From Yelp.com: I wanted to try vegetarian food so I went there. I should not have. The food was really bad. I took a burger and the patties had the color of bloody meat but the taste was awful. It was so bad I ate…

Oct. 13, 2008 From Yelp.com: I almost gave this place 4 stars because the food wasn't the best italian food I've had EVER, but you know what, it was pretty damn good, and the ambiance was kick-ass, and the prices are off the…

Oct. 13, 2008 From Yelp.com: Dreamy waiters in whimsical bow ties, black leather booths, elegant American comfort food, and reasonable prices: I'll have seconds. The fried 1/2 chicken and crushed potatoes comes with a pot of…

Oct. 13, 2008 From Yelp.com: Minus 1 star for scary mystery-"meat" chicken teryaki....... definitely do not recommend. Other than that, it was good. Dumplings were great, and so cheap, and I really can't ask for much more than…

Oct. 13, 2008 From Yelp.com: I'm with Rebecca L. I've been going there for years and I usually get an excellent haircut from Rebecca, but there is about a 50/50 chance that she'll be completely absorbed in some drama or other…

Oct. 13, 2008 From Yelp.com: Great coffee, a wide assortment of pastries (including super yummy cupcakes), fresh juices, and awesome bagel sandwiches. I'm definitely a fan of this place for grab n go food. It's a bit pricey for…

Oct. 13, 2008 From Yelp.com: I had a light lunch here today with my boyfriend. We shared the pickle plate and the grilled squid appetizers. Both were disappointing. The squid was overcooked and very sweet, even though it was…

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Oct. 12, 2008 From Yelp.com: This is a tightly edited and delicious menu, with great specials and warm service. The pizzas are the stars here, along with with the back garden. Cool, laid back vibe that just makes it a great…

Oct. 12, 2008 From Yelp.com: I have been waiting to write a review on this place for so long. Let's just start off with the t-shirts the staff wear which read, "The customer is always an a**hole". But there are no (*)'s on the…

Oct. 12, 2008 From Yelp.com: When I first moved to Brooklyn, the first bar my friends took me to was Maracuja. I couldn't have asked for a better place. Always warm and friendly. The owners are a pure joy to get to know. Drinks…

Oct. 12, 2008 From Yelp.com: Came here on a Friday night for casual meal and the place was packed! As soon as I saw the menu, I understood why -- the prices are surprisingly low. We had a tasty red wine that the waiter…

Oct. 12, 2008 From Yelp.com: sooo much fun! the music was on point and everyone was dancing. super casual peeps. mixed crowd. which was great. will be here again.

Oct. 12, 2008 From Yelp.com: i ordered a salad from general store today, which took a good 10-15 minutes to make (on the worst day, a salad should take no longer than 5 minutes to throw together). when i finally got my salad,…

Oct. 12, 2008 From Yelp.com: Great food for a local joint! We had: Short Ribs, Snags and Mash, Hangar Steak. Venison Appetizer--this was my one qualm-- it was really good with fried sobas and beurre blanc, however it tasted…

Oct. 12, 2008 From Yelp.com: this is the way pizza should be! good cheese! thin crust that's crisp yet soft...and of course delicious toppings...it's brick fire style pizza

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Oct. 11, 2008 From Yelp.com: first of all ... the service here was the worst service i have EVER received in a restaurant. but at a close secondly - the food was off the chain. i'm from the south, and my boyfriend's from texas,…

Oct. 11, 2008 From Yelp.com: I often crave this pizza and have made the trek (via 2 trains!) to Williamsburg just to have it on multiple occasions. They have a dimly lit and cozy atmosphere (almost romantic), and the pizza . . .…

Oct. 11, 2008 From Yelp.com: Full Disclosure: One of my friends used to manage this bar. Notwithstanding that potential conflict of interest, I'm going to go ahead and give you my opinion of this bar, which I take it has…

Oct. 10, 2008 Zagat New York City — DuMont; 432 Union Ave., Brooklyn; 718-486-7717

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Oct. 10, 2008 From Yelp.com: The food here is meh, which means they probably won't last, which sucks because the neighborhood could really use more restaurants that are open 24/7.

Oct. 10, 2008 From Yelp.com: I picked this place off of Yelp for my birthday dinner and it did not disappoint. The food was amazing. Highlights included the partybomb, pork betty, rice croquettes, and tsukemono. Don't even think…

Oct. 10, 2008 From Yelp.com: our party went off without a hitch. we had a small wedding ceremony in our apartment, then had a larger meet up at huckleberry for post-ceremony drinks. huckleberry let us reserve some inside…

Oct. 10, 2008 From Yelp.com: Look, you can't do better than San Loco for what it substitutes: Taco Bell. It's not a sit down, love your experience Mexican fiesta place, where Sombreros and dudes with small guitars and horns come…

Oct. 10, 2008 From Yelp.com: I like this place because its more like "Mexican food on OUR terms", and that's respectable. Sure they open when they feel like it, and will deliver when they can, but its one of those places you're…

Oct. 10, 2008 From Yelp.com: Lady Octopus told me one time that I can't have a second egg roll because I was getting fat. That's the kind of person she is, just brutally honest and just downright brutal. But she's nice in her own…

Oct. 10, 2008 From Yelp.com: See my Subway Bar review...

Oct. 10, 2008 From Yelp.com: I see alot of people now a days living-out their nostalgia, big 70's glasses, porn-star mustaches, halter tops, sans-a-belts... that's all good... but If you really want to experience the old days, I…

Oct. 10, 2008 From Yelp.com: Solid three stars. Nothing stand out great, nothing stand out bad. Very sweet wait staff. My friend and I had picked (perhaps wrongly) Cheers to hold Round 1 of Spice Off 2008. We both ordered…

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Oct. 9, 2008 From Yelp.com: One of the most unique bars you'll ever find. The place is converted from a garage/warehouse type space with a huge entrance and like 50 foot ceilings. The gigantic bar is great with a number of…

Oct. 9, 2008 From Yelp.com: I've eaten here twice for lunch and enjoyed it both times. If you're starving, their lunch specials might leave you craving a little something extra, but the prices are reasonable and food's great.…

Oct. 9, 2008 From Yelp.com: 4.5 stars Alligator Lounge is awesome! The have plenty of comfortable seating, a pool table, a couple video games, and a number of weekly events from Bar Trivia night to Wii Bowling night. The prices…

Oct. 9, 2008 From Yelp.com: I went here once when I first moved here and it took me almost a year to find it again. Partly because I couldn't remember the name for the life of me and partly because I am not familair w/…

Oct. 9, 2008 From Yelp.com: My friends in Williamsburg have been yapping about this place since it opened and with good reason. It's a proper bar where the emphasis is on serious well-made cocktails and better-than-standard bar…

Oct. 9, 2008 From Yelp.com: Came here for brunch. I tried the arepas with chorizo which wasn't really memorable. Caracas definitely beats them on this one. However, their brunch specials are terrific and dirt cheap! I had…

Oct. 9, 2008 From Yelp.com: Consistent, tasty, inexpensive, and fresh eats. I think I had the jerk chicken spinach wrap once a week for the year I lived nearby. Plus, they are really friendly and nice which makes popping in for…

Oct. 9, 2008 From Yelp.com: this place! so many colors and interesting things to look at, and such a lovely man working there to chat with. a great place to find a gift for everybody and even cute stuff for yourself. the thing…

Oct. 9, 2008 From Yelp.com: i think the food here is good but dang it, the staff is slooooow & annoyingly hipsterish. especially that dude who wears his hair pasted to his forehead with the headband ribbon thing. agh.

Oct. 9, 2008 From Yelp.com: I just got my hair did by the lovely Marissa. I went into this place expecting an awesome haircut and that's exactly what I got. Not only did I receive a sweet cut, I also had a very entertaining…

Oct. 9, 2008 From Yelp.com: they have all of the old school video games you loved as a young punk. the only thing missing is pinball...if they had that here, i might never leave.