Brooklyn neighborhoods are full of great stories and Neighborhood Beat was created to tell them. The Neighborhood Beat series strives to introduce “Brooklyn to Brooklyn” by encouraging viewers to become tourists at home. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit
Original air date: 5/10/2012 In this scrumptious episode, we’ll revisit four great restaurants that will surely whet your appetite. Our first stop will be Peaches Hot House in Bed-Stuy for hot chicken and High Falutin' Jambalaya! Then we’ll mix it up latin-style at La Flor Del Paraiso in Bococa. Next, we’ll sample locally sourced cuisine at The Good Fork in Red Hook, before we chow down on Italian classics at Noodle Pudding in Brooklyn Heights. From Brooklyn Independent Television's Neighborho...
Evoking both whimsy and disquiet, Jen Ferguson is an awesome DUMBO-based painter whose work encompasses everything from monsters to architecture. She even has a series on Brooklyn bridges. Let’s go check out her fascinating artistic process. For more information on Jen Ferguson contact: http://www.jenferguson.com From Brooklyn Independent Television's Neighborhood Beat: Best of Art, episode 2. Original air date: 4/26/2012. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit
Original air date: 4/26/2012 In this episode, we pay homage to our borough’s artistic spirit by visiting four artists from various neighborhoods. Our first stop will be with DUMBO painter Jen Ferguson and her whimsical watercolors. Then we’ll head over to Bay Ridge to re-visit Isabel Garbani who uses plastic bags to create unique art. Next, we’ll check out Brooklyn Quilt Girl Sylvia Hernandez in Williamsburg, before we experience multimedia art and music from Carl Ferrero in Red Hook. From Bro...
The smells coming from this Polish bakery are intoxicating and just pull you inside! Their rye and pumpernickel breads are said to be the best ever! Folks have even mailed their breads to highly particular family members in other cities! And it’s not just breads. They make rolls, bagels, cakes and pastries—and all of it is delicious. If your timing is on point, your order will be fresh out of the oven! From Brooklyn Independent Television’s Neighborhood Beat: Greenpoint & Williamsburg Ep. 55 O...
Longtime friends Przemek Adolf and Monika Luczak started Saucy by Nature as a way to locally enjoy the flavors they had experienced on their global travels. The sauces run the gamut from sweet & savory to sour and that definitely satisfies their Polish palates. Their line-up of sauces range from Tomato Apple Chutney, which is rumored to be awesome when paired with grilled cheese, to the Smoky Barbecue that adds the perfect zing to ribs or chicken wings. We caught up with them at Brooklyn Brewe...
It all began with tote bags and aprons designed by mother-daughter duo Moni and Criselda Briones. Their love of sewing was unzipped in Corpus Christi, Texas, botton-downed in Ridgewood, Queens, and now Williamsburg, BROOKLYN is feeling the stitch! The business has become a mecca for sewing enthusiasts, both young & mature—especially by those who just love making things for themselves! The founder, Moni, offers an assortment of weekly classes and we dropped by to see how her offerings complimen...
Old Hollywood is a vintage-inspired and meticulously curated environment of old and new. It is an overflowing treasure chest of jewelry, clothing and home goods from more than 70 designers—many of them local. Owner, Tiffany Porter’s past life as a buyer and her life-long love for the glamorous days of Hollywood Old are evident in every nook and cranny. Let see what finds we can dig up! For more information on Old Hollywood contact: http://www.oldhollywoodmoxie.com . From Brooklyn Independent T...
We’re back in the ever-enterprising neighborhoods of Williamsburg and Greenpoint! In this episode, we’ll make and tote our very own craft at SEW Moni, and enhance our taste buds with Saucy by Nature. Then we’ll journey (and shop) through days of ole at Old Hollywood and experience home-baked goodies at Syrena Bakery! From Brooklyn Independent Television's Neighborhood Beat: Greenpoint & Williamsburg, episode 55. Original air date: 3/26/2012. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit
Run by husband and wife team Bryant Calvert and Deborah Williamson, James is a small and sophisticated restaurant specializing in New American Fare. Dishes like Carolina Shrimp with Roasted Garlic Polenta, a new take on shrimp and grits, are delectable and refined. Is anyone getting hungry yet? For more information on James Restaurant contact: http://www.jamesrestaurantny.com From Brooklyn Independent Television's Neighborhood Beat: Prospect Heights, episode 6. Original air date: 3/29/2012. ht...
The brainchild of Alaska and Jessica, A Wrecked Tangle Press is a mega artistic micro press, where the scope of books are stretched while the size of the books are decreased. For more information on A Wrecked Tangle Press contact: http://www.awreckedtanglepress.com From Brooklyn Independent Television’s Neighborhood Beat: Williamsburg Ep 54 Original airdate: 3/29/12. http://www.bricartsmedia.org/bit