Writes and Bites

Writes & Bites: Boris & Horton and infusing your writing with emotion

Boris & Horton is the best place to soothe your furry, four-legged, wet-nosed withdrawals.

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 Williamsburg location of Boris Horton, a dog café, at 510 Driggs Ave., Brooklyn.

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.

Writes & Bites: Book Club Bar and making your textual lineage count

Book Club is a café, bar, and bookstore all rolled into one — which is a lot to pull off, but the venue certainly tries. Illustration by Clara Waldheim

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