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An under $25,000 wedding in Brooklyn (with the help of some friends)

It was February 4, 2012 when entrepreneur Alex Dragan went to a friend’s dinner party for self-proclaimed “gay nerds” at a tapas bar in Park Slope. The host, in an effort to play matchmaker, was planning on introducing Dragan... Read More
Your June Kids’ Calendar: 10 ways to kickstart summer

It’s already June. What happened to spring? It seems summer is already in full swing, the school year is wrapping up, and time is seeming to fly by at the speed of an Amazon Prime drone. As one mom... Read More
Conversation cheat sheet: May 2018 edition

It’s almost June, the Mister Softee trucks have already hit the streets, and block party season is just around the corner. To catch you up on local news you may have missed in the lead-up to summer, we’ve rounded... Read More
An upside of the L Train shutdown: Lower rents in Ridgewood

I first heard about a potential L train shutdown around 2016 to fix the damage sustained during superstorm Sandy in 2012. I panicked and thought that it meant there would be no L train at all for more than... Read More
Memelas, mezcal margaritas and other Oaxacan delights to order at Claro

Claro’s doorway exhales the aroma of slow-simmering pork ribs, with a whisper of anise and chiles beckoning guests to come inside. This little Gowanus spot has been known for its breezy backyard and high-minded yet well-grounded Oaxacan fare from... Read More