From book signings, chefs, and interactive food exhibits, the book fair’s 1st year in New York seeks to raise $400,000 by April 1st via Kickstarter to allow free entrance to the event for all attendees.
Check out their campaign and donate
The New York Food Book Fair comes to Williamsburg, Brooklyn on May 4th- 6th
Edible Brooklyn and The Brooklyn Brewey presents “How to Knead, Top and Toss” on Wednesday, March 21st at 8pm
Learn how to make crust at home with Pizza a Casa Pizza School and authentic mozzarella cheese with Murray’s Cheese for $5 bucks.
Purchase your tickets now before the event fills up
Opening Update: Blue Marble Ice Cream Shop reopens in Cobble Hill
The beloved ice cream shop reopened over the weekend with new flavors like maple soft serve.
Visit Blue Marble at 196 Court Street at the corner of Wyckoff Street
The Next Big Small Brand announced this year’s contestants on Monday. The main event happens Tuesday, March 27th

The Next Big Small Brand Finalists (New York and San Francisco)
6 finalist were chosen between New York and San Francisco to compete in the final round that will take place at the Brooklyn Acadamy of Music (BAM). Loren Brill, founder of Sweet Loren’s, won last year’s event and is expected to be on this year’s judging panel.
A night of tastings mixed with fun activities. Get your tickets now
B&B Empire reopens their “Mile End rival” bagel shop
The bagel shop finally reopens after months of a bagel battle with Mile End. The two shops are at odds over which shop actually offers a true Montreal-style bagel.
The shop is located on 200 Clinton Street towards the corner of Atlantic Avenue
Third Annual Meatball Slapdown at The Brooklyn Kitchen this Friday, March 2nd at 7 – 10pm

Third Annual Meatball Slapdown
The competitor line-up includes Roberta’s, The Meat Hook, Masten Lake, Vesta, Riverpark and, of course, The Meatball shop.
Proceeds from tickets sold will go to funding projects for The Brooklyn Kitchen, The Meat Hook and The Brooklyn Grange Farm’s City Grower program
Save The Date: Saturday, May 12th: The 2012 Brooklyn Food Conference
From a policy roundtable to keynote speakers and children activities with live food demos, this event is for anyone that loves sustainable food.
This event is free to attend. Find out more here
Old Pfizer building in Williamsburg will be renovated and transformed into a kitchen incubator
After securing their leases for production, the 660,000-square-foot FDA-friendly building will be home to Kombucha Brooklyn, Brooklyn Soda Works, and Steve’s Ice Cream.
Marty Markowitz, Brooklyn Borough President, is in full support of the anticipated change
Something I Ate: Food & Art Event in Williamsburg on Saturday, February 25th
The final installation in the four season series relationship between food and art will showcase Winter and food using local ingredients.
To find out more about the event, Check out the link
Now Open: Tea Bar, a tea and “out-and-out” kombucha café in Williamsburg
Tea Bar will carry 15 free-trade teas in addition to 6 kombuchas from Kombucha Party
The new tea cafe is located on 439 Metropolitan Ave between North 5th/6th Street
