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- 11:30am on 05/17/12
The East River isn't exactly "hang ten" friendly. Good thing this new Brooklyn store is. Catch a break and find a dynamite selection of boards, wet suits, quality outerwear, and shades. Bonus: a beer, wine, and coffee-serving kiosk. [more info]
These 90-minute Bikram yoga classes are worth it for the surge of energy post-class, not to mention the 100s of calories obliterated (check your towel). Classes at this yoga studio are $20, and $10 for the early bird 7am weekday classes (cash only!). Student discounts are available. [schedule]
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- 02:00pm on 05/09/12
Check out this mural that's being painted outside the Union Pool bar in Williamsburg by artist Daniel Gausman. It will be finished in a mid-May, and it's coming along great!
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- 10:30am on 04/30/12
Head to Williamsburg this Saturday (4/7). Why? Because there is an all-day shopping event where 50 of our favorite stores like Life:Curated, Bird, Whisk, and In God We Trust will be offering special discounts on their merch. For more info, click here!
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- 10:00am on 04/06/12
Independent jewelry designers Erica Bradbury and Cold Picnic just opened this housewares shop in Willyburg. In addition to their bangin' baubles, find blankets, screen-printed pillows, soaps, candles, and more indie-spensible goodies.
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- 10:20am on 03/14/12
This hot new restaurant in Billyburg serves delish rustic-American dishes like steak tartare and sliced rib-eye. Open for dinner; brunch soon!
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- 03:30pm on 02/08/12
Score huge discounts on men's and women's vintage and vintage-inspired threads and accessories at this mega sample sale in Williamsburg, which is rumored to run for the next three months. Find footwear and separates ($10-$25), designer goodies (many under $100), and vintage-inspired threads for 90% off (pictured).
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- 02:00pm on 05/15/12
This Williamsburg shop boasts threads and home decor made from recycled materials, and is showcasing a Latin American contemporary art exhibition with works by Yvonne Gonzales, Ignacio Garrucha, Marcela Paolantonio (pictured: art by Cecilia Biagini), and more. 5/5-6/10
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- 03:00pm on 05/07/12
This brand spankin' new boutique is already creating a buzz over the bridge. Brooklyn gals are making this a go-to spot for bright-colored dresses, floral tops, and fun jewelry--all for under $100. Now, that's fashion for a song.
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- 03:30pm on 04/19/12
This East Village design shop (along with its Williamsburg location) provides all the tools and treats (think: bed, bath, and far beyond) that makes your house feel like there's no place like home. [shop]
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- 10:00am on 04/16/12
Listen up, die-hard Hunger Games fans (everyone)! For a full HG experience, head to this Billyburg theater, where movie-goers will be served a goat cheese and strawberry sandwich while watching the film (refresher: Katniss eats her sister's goat cheese, strawberries, and bread on the day of the Reaping).
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- 12:00pm on 03/29/12
The best mac n' cheese in the burg? We thinks yes.
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- 02:00pm on 03/05/12
This Billyburg beer bar has the BEST craft beers, growlers, and flights. Not to mention some killer munchies! Oh, and there are 16 beers on draught. No biggie.
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- 05:00pm on 02/02/12
Find vintage and antique furniture and decor in the Burg!
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- 11:30am on 05/14/12
At this American workwear men's store in Billyburg, denim doesn't dominate, but definitely shines. Rogan and, our fave, Raleigh Denim line the racks. This in-house denim company hand-crafts the blue stuff in Raleigh, NC, using locally sourced material. Any brand whose mission statement is "to build an ideal pair of jeans" is well, jean-ious.
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- 05:30pm on 05/02/12
Beach season is around the corner, folks. So get beach-body ready with dance, boxing, or even trampoline classes at this Williamsburg dance studio! Most fitness classes run from $15-$25, and are suitable for all ages, bodies, and levels. Sign up online or over the phone as schedules and instructors vary.
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- 03:00pm on 04/18/12
This new home store in Williamsburg (brought to you by the Ash NYC real estate design firm) boasts a mix of new and vintage. Find custom pillows, candles, vintage poker chips, leather recliners, and more.
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- 02:00pm on 04/10/12
Watch Katniss and Peeta at this Willyburg cinema where they feature special dishes and cocktails inspired by the films! For the Hunger Games (opening this weekend!), we hear Nitehawk will serve a cocktail using jalapeno-infused tequila. Katniss is the girl on fire, after all.
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- 01:30pm on 03/21/12
This Williamsburg joint uses the finest ingredients for their pies, offers draft beer, and plays the finest 90's hip-hop ever. And for all you late night eaters, they deliver past midnight! It's all in the name, folks, it's all in the name.
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- 02:30pm on 02/14/12
