Last night, a 750-pound cow escaped from a Paterson, NJ slaughterhouse, leading police and animal control officers on a wild run. According to the Bergen Record, the cow was "was tranquilized after being pursued through the city." There were no injurie... »
When Cyprus Avenue, the cozy Irish pub on the corner of Fifth and Bergen, closed "for renovations" several months ago, and certainly appeared as if it might never re-open, I was really disappointed. The Guinness and ambiance were good, yes, and the dol... »
Bklyn Larder, the gourmet food market on Flatbush between Sixth and Bergen that's equally well-known for its sandwiches and prepared foods, will be taking the next logical step and introducing an all-new breakfast menu starting tomorrow. The shop has b... »
When there's a major sporting event, Bark Hot Dogs, on Bergen near Flatubsh, has positioned itself as the place to be. And just like during the NFL playoffs and Super Bowl, there's currently a killer promotion to be found behind those golden doors. The... »
The V Spot, the vegan restaurant on Fifth Avenue between Degraw and Douglass, has closed. A sign on the gate indicates that it's only for renovations, though, and it's confirmed by this message on their home page: "Sorry vegans, we will be closed until... »
El Viejo Yayo, the sprawling Latin restaurant on Fifth Avenue between Bergen and Dean, just got a little less viejo. Among the changes they've made within the past month is new exterior signage, complete with a new name. It hasn't been officially chang... »
The second outpost of popular Fort Greene burger joint 67 Burger officially opened for business this morning, after many months of delays, on Flatbush Avenue between Sixth and Bergen. It's a long, narrow space, but it's designed well and fits over 50 c... »
A caller at 10 or 12 Clay St., Le Roy, reports the smoke detector going off in the lower apartment and smoke in the hallway upstairs. Le Roy fire and ambulance dispatched. The first chief on scene reports nothing showing. UPDATE 11:59 p.m.: Burnt food.... »
