Five Spot — 459 Myrtle Ave, New York, NY 11205
I have kind of a funny history with fried chicken. I love it, first off. There are few things that can put me into a Pavlovian-like salivating frenzy like really good fried chicken. One of the things I've actually most disappointed in with regards to o... »
Below is the updated schedule of events for this Sunday’s Move About Myrtle extravaganza! Clinton Hill Blog will co-sponsor the ROLLER RINK between Emerson and Grand. Come on over with your blades or old school skates and help take over the street! S... »
BROOKLYN SOUL FESTIVAL @ The Bell House The folks from Dig Deeper, who do a monthly soul party over at The Five Spot Soul Food restaurant in Clinton Hill, are putting together a killer soul festival this weekend at The Bell House. For their opening nig... »
There aren’t that many things that are worth moving around for in the hot, fetid heat of August but dancing is definitely one of them. Tonight at the Bell House, Eli “Paperboy” Reed and Dig Deeper present performances by Barbara Lynn, Roscoe Robinson ... »
BROOKLYN SOUL FESTIVAL @ The Bell House The folks from Dig Deeper, who do a monthly soul party over at The Five Spot Soul Food restaurant in Clinton Hill, are putting together a killer soul festival this weekend at The Bell House. For their opening nig... »
Last summer, the DOT initiated an exciting new program that shut down a major Manhattan thoroughfare to automobiles, creating safe street space for people to walk, bike and play. Through September, 14 street locales will play host to a Summer Streets e... »
I was fortunate enough to catch soul singer Lee Fields performing last night at the Five Spot in Fort Greene, the latest in the impressive monthly live soul music parties thrown by the nice folks at Dig Deeper. What a... »
This week was about all the ladies which is very appropriate since it is the end of Women’s History Month. Wednesday, I attended the book party for The Lazy Environmentalist. Spotted Top Chef’s Gail Simmons there. Kelly Samardak from Medi... »
Barbara Lynn with Eli Reed & the True Loves @ SXSW (more by Jacob Blickenstaff) today in NYC * DANCE * Allman Brothers @ Beacon * Neil Halasted @ Joe's Pub * Ya Ho Wa 13 @ Knitting Factory *... »
It’s that time of year again, folks- participating restaurants in Brooklyn offer a specially-priced menu ($23!) from March 23-April 2. It’s a great time to check out any Brooklyn restaurant you’ve been curious to try, or revisit an old favorite. Here ... »
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