The class which is dedicated to learning more about these delicious organisms will be spearheaded by Eugenia Rose, a food writer and renowned mushroom expert, to teach you how to collect, preserve, and prepare them.
Tickets are on sell now
The Brooklyn Kitchen presents “All About Mushrooms” on Tuesday, June 12th at 6:30pm
The Black Tree Sandwich Shop opens in Prospect Heights
Using local and seasonal ingredients, this new sandwich shop’s menu looks quite intriguing for any taste bud. Think short-rib sandwich with spicy pear jam and spinach or white wine with herb pan-roasted mushrooms and Landaff cheese.
The Black Tree Sandwich Shop is located at 724 Franklin Avenue between Park and Sterling Place
Ovenly opened on Memorial Day weekend in Greenpoint
The well-known and beloved Brooklyn bakery finally opens up their first retail post serving up pastries such as Bloody Mary scones, dark chocolate stout cake with salted chocolate pudding or salted chocolate chip cookies
Ovenly is located at 31 Greenpoint Avenue at the corner of West Street
Coffee companies continue to expand into Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn Roasting Company is expanding, tripling in size, according to an announcement on their blog. For coffee lovers in Dumbo, this is great news. They’ve taken over the space next door at 25 Jay Street and working on adding more production equipment as well as more craftsman furniture:
Considered by many to be the best espresso in Dumbo and Brooklyn, BRC is putting their bets in their Dumbo roasting plant. Congrats to the Brooklyn Roasting Co team and looking forward to the expansion!
Brooklyn Roasting Company expanding to 25 Jay Street
New coffee bar, Hungry Ghost, is now brewing Stumptown coffee in Park Slope
You can have an extensive food and coffee menu which includes breakfast, lunch sandwiches, salads and sides with an interesting selection of baked cookies. Think Sunflower Almond Cherry, Carrot Zucchini with Walnuts and Currants, Molasses Spice with Crystallized Ginger and much more. Sounds delicious!
Hungry Ghost is located on 253 Flatbush Avenue between Bergen Street and St. Marks Avenue
That Tot Spot dedicated to tater tots is now open on Saturdays at Williamsburg’s Artists & Fleas Market
Tater tots are paired with special recipe spices and sauce. The team at That Tot Spot suggested picks are Bacon Spiced Tots with Bourbon Spiked Ketchup, Cajun Spiced Tots with Red Island Sauce or Crab Spiced Tots with Crabby Mayo. Sounds delicious!
That Tot Spot is located at 70 N 7th Street between Kent and Wythe Avenue
The Great Googa Mooga: An Amusement Park of Food and Drink on May 19th -20th in Prospect Park
An experience and tasting event with an all-star line-up that includes Baohaus, Red Rooster, Russ & Daughters, Third Rail Coffee Shop, Sullivan Street Bakery and much more. Early registration for general admission to the free event is currently closed but they will release another set of free tickets once the event draws near.
If you’re looking for an exclusive experience, Extra Mooga admission tickets are currently available. This ticket comes with free gift bags, bigger tastings, special seating for stage performances and a one year subscription to New York magazine.
The very best in culinary is behind this collaborative event– Tom Colicchio, Garrett Oliver, Christina Tosi and much more. Find out more about this event and subscribe to their twitter for updates on the next release
Empire Mayonnaise opened on Easter weekend in Prospect Heights selling gourmet and specialty mayo

Empire Mayonnaise
The concept was created by designer Elizabeth Valleau who teamed up with New York City chef Sam Mason to execute the idea of making mayonnaise in an untraditional way. Their debut last year at the Smorgasburg market was a huge success with flavors like Black Garlic, Vadouvan (French Curry Masala) and Lime Pickle. The grand opening of the shop included free samples and giveaways.
Empire Mayonnaise is located on 564 Vanderbilt Avenue between Dean and Bergen Street
A Taste of 5th Avenue happens Wednesday, April 18th in Park Slope

A Taste of 5th Avenue
The 3-hour event commencing at 6:30pm will feature over 30 food retailer and restaurant tastings for only $35 dollars. Over 50% of each ticket sold will go to a charity of the purchaser’s choice.
Find out more about this event
Smorgasburg also re-opens this weekend but without the spirits
After recent efforts to allow local beer, wine and spirits to be hosted at the market, Brooklyn Flea
co-founder Eric Demby recently showed the local Community Board a 10-page petition signed by local residents who support having wine and spirits at the market.
Community Board 1 will decide on Smorgasburg’s liquor license on April 17th