Tag: Arts and Culture

The debut of April Fools: A night of music at the Bowery Electric

April Fools' debut performance featuring Olivia (front center) and Charlie Eguia (front right), Jaden Deep (left), Khadijah Aslam (back right), and Liz Musinsky (back center). Photo by Gigi Schweitzer.

On April Fools’ Day, the infamous holiday loved by pranksters around the world, dozens of music lovers gathered in the basement of the Bowery Electric to witness the…

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Writes & Bites: Brooklyn Farmacy and picking the right project

Brooklyn Farmacy’s menu doesn’t miss a beat. But when everything is so delicious, how do you choose? Illustration by Clara Waldheim

Welcome to Writes & Bites — a series where Creative Writing MFA student Arianna Gundlach periodically reviews a place in New York City you could write at and tackles a writing topic that has been weighing on your mind. This week we look at Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain located at 513 Henry St. in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.

Writes & Bites: Ariston Flowers and nurturing your authorial texture

The thoughtful balance of elements creates a one-of-a-kind texture to Ariston Flowers and Café. Illustration by Char Gossage

Welcome to Writes & Bites — a series where Creative Writing MFA student Arianna Gundlach periodically reviews a place in New York City you could write at and tackles a writing topic that has been weighing on your mind. This week we look at Ariston Flowers & Café located at 78 Fifth Ave., right across from the University Center.

Writes & Bites: The Ripped Bodice and writing romance

Stepping into The Ripped Bodice is like a fairytale come to life, but it’s also a missed opportunity for a writer’s paradise. Illustration by Clara Waldheim

Welcome to Writes & Bites — a series where Creative Writing MFA student Arianna Gundlach periodically reviews a place in New York City you could write at and tackles a writing topic that has been weighing on your mind. This week we look at The Ripped Bodice, “a romantic bookstore,” located at 218 Fifth Ave. in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

Writes & Bites: Moynihan Train Hall and moving through your pages

The train isn’t just good for affordable, comfortable travel; it’s also a convenient mobile writing spot with a dose of scenic inspiration. Illustration by Clara Waldheim

Welcome to Writes & Bites — a series where Creative Writing MFA student Arianna Gundlach periodically reviews a place in New York City you could write at and tackles a writing topic that has been weighing on your mind. This week we look at writing aboard an Amtrak train departing from Moynihan Train Hall.