This summer, we're excited to be partnering with the Brooklyn Historical Society for a look at the local side of everyone's favorite foods: pizza and ice cream.
On Thursday, August 4, join us for Brooklyn Pizza: The Search for Authenticity. A panel of pizza-makers moderated by historian Scott Wiener will explore that most vital New York question: Who makes the most authentic pizza in the city?
On Thursday, July 28...
Looking for a fresh gift idea? Tired of giving sweaters and socks? Why not give an experience? These tour companies offer some great possibilities.
Turnstile Tours - Turnstile offers a wide range of tours including the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn Army Terminal, Brooklyn’s Avenue of Puerto Rico and the Moore Street Public Market, a Historic Church Tour, and Manhattan’s Food Carts and Food Trucks.
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We're super excited to be partnering with Scott Wiener and the Brooklyn Historical Society for a night of pizza history with a Brooklyn twist. Join us at 7pm on May 21 in the Brooklyn Historical Society's beautiful space for what is sure to be a fun (and educational!) night.
Tickets are going fast, so be sure to grab yours in advance!
A few of our favorites, in no particular order.
The Triangle Waist Factory Fire - October 11
It's a fact that if you live in New York City, you're required to know something about the city's history. Might as well start here with Glenna's presentation on this historic fire, which just happened to occur 150 years ago.
Storytelling Through Film - starts October 3
For all of you out there who make stuff (all of you, right?), this class will...
This week is busy busy, with 7 new classes in 3 days. I'm not sure what we were thinking.
Tuesday: Soma's leading a primer on perhaps the most underloved spirit, gin. Here's a primer to get you ready, or at least to explain what oude jenever is. There are even a few spots left in class!
And though the hurricane did a number on local tomato harvests, we're going to be tasting and discussing the history and botany of tomatoes in all...
