MIG Welding at Madagascar Institute
Class: Beginning MIG Welding
Instructor: Gaylen Hamilton
There is a building on Butler Street with decaying bay doors and not much else. There isn’t even a sign if you’re trying to find out whether you’re in the right spot for a class. But to t... Read More »
Weird Al Trivia and the Death of Flickr
@TrivWorks just reminded me of the genius that is Weird Al (and, well Coolio, too) via the video Amish Paradise.
@TMNheadlines This Gizmodo story answers the question, “Whatever happened to Flickr? It used to be essential and awesome.” Yahoo happened... Read More »
Seeking fashion and kid-savvy writers
We are on the hunt for two writers:
We’re seeking a fashion reporter who can report on fashion trends/news/sales and style occasional, seasonal fashion shoots (we already have one in mind).
We’re also looking for a mom or dad who can cover parenting ... Read More »
The 2012 Coffice Awards: Williamsburg
Paris Baguette, nominee for best to-go cup. Too bad they're only in South Korea.
Sometimes, you just got to stick with what works, which is why this week I’ve chosen to delve back into the subject people most consistently ask, text and tweet me about: coffices. The work I’ve done rating coffices here on Brooklyn Based has been thorough and complete, but the terrain is ever changing and therefore needs to be constantly updated. Williamsburg, my home base, is one of the most heavily cofficed areas in Brookyln. Each Williamsburg coffice has its up and downsides. Today, I begin the First Semi Official Coffice Awards for Williamsburg proper where we pick out which coffices do what best. If you live off the Bedford-Morgan L Train stops, this applies to you. If you agree disagree or want more coffice or freelance nuggets follow me on Twitter @jonreiss or for more of my work, visit jonreiss.tumblr.com.
Best Coffee: Gimme Coffee, 495 Lorimer Street or 107 Roebling Street
Gimme remains the very best coffee, not just in Williamsburg but in Brooklyn period, and at this point I believe I’ve tried everything. I’d love to taste a brew that challenges Gimme’s drip or espresso but I’ve yet to find anything that comes close. On your first visit to Gimme you may find yourself at the coffee dispensers, unsure which of the two coffee varieties to go with. My favorites are as follows: Mocha Java, Piccolo Mondo, La Providencia Huehuetenango and Leftist.
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Help Weeksville Grow
The biggest surprise upon visiting Weeksville–one of the country’s first free black communities, formed before the Civil War–was that it was only recently “discovered” when a historian from Pratt went searching for it with a local pilot and spotted ... Read More »
