Brokelyn

Anna selling raffle tickets to our party-goers

In case you missed it, Brokelyn had a huge, awesome party a couple weeks ago to celebrate year number one. It was a blast: raffle prizes, entertainment, free drinks… even some love for our libraries. We hope you were there. But if you couldn’t make it out that night, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle has a nice story on our special evening. There’s a run-down of the festivities and prizes, and a bit on the beginnings and workings of the site you love. The story’s subtitled “Cheap Living Blog Celebrates Year of Thrift,” and we couldn’t be prouder. Read the rest of this entry »

There’s a weird unease you get when throwing a party and you don’t know whether people are going to show up, whether the kegs will last, if a troupe of circus performers will show up in full-body pantyhose and strip and gyrate on the floor. At least, that’s what we worry about at a Brokelyn party. But we needn’t have, because last night’s Brokelyn Birthday Bash/RAFFLE OF THE CENTURY rocked our frackin’ cut-off tux-pants off. Read the rest of this entry »

Punk Rope in action. Photo via TimeOutNY

Anyone in America can go to a gym, or jog a trail or lift some milk jugs in their garage. We here in Brooklyn tend to demand something a little more… creative in our fitness routines. Like kickball… and aerial trapeze. Here’s a new one for you to try that takes boutique fitness to brag-worthy heights. Take a classic school-recess activity, add loud punk music and frenetic games and what do you get? Punk Rope! It’s a radical combo of the borough’s ingenuity and its dedication to make everything more fun than you thought it could be. And we’ve got your chance to get a taste of the class for free, along with a free starter pack of punk rope paraphernalia—if you are the lucky winner at the RAFFLE OF THE CENTURY tomorrow night. Read the rest of this entry »

So we’ve taken care of decadent, meaty, succulent… anyone for some greens on their raffle-won menu? It’s easy to pledge a new healthy diet, but footing the bill for that local, organic, free-range goodness—that can prove a deal-breaker when it comes to turning over a new leaf. And there lies the appeal of Green Kitchen, the brand new Park Slope fresh-eats spot where $60 from the RAFFLE OF THE CENTURY will bring in quite a haul. Read the rest of this entry »

Please Give, at BAM Rose now

What kind of movie buff are you? If it’s culture you crave and high cinematic-class you can’t live without, then you’re exactly the movie buff BAM Rose Cinemas wants in the family. And we’re playing happy matchmaker. The ritzy glam of BAM is just what our birthday raffle‘s all about. On top of the theater’s steady stream of art-house indies (ok, and the occasional big-budget romp), the century-old Brooklyn edifice is also home to some of the best music and theater performances in the city. And your deeply-discounted ticket in, a Movie Buff membership ($70 value), will be within your grasp Thursday night. Read the rest of this entry »

In the world of multiple-roommate-living, returning home after a long day to soak in the tub just isn’t what it should be. How often do we long for our own space, even for an hour or so, to wash away the cares of the world—to detox from a day in the city? At Slope Suds, the mini-hideaway of a salon and spa in the thick of Park Slope, you can do just that: make it all disappear. To help it happen, the Slope Suds crew and owner Karla Mironov are pitching in an hour-long massage and style & conditioning treatment (a $140 value!) for the RAFFLE OF THE CENTURY. Read the rest of this entry »

Photo courtesy of A Brooklyn Life.

Think “comfort food” in Brooklyn, and the words “Buttermilk Channel” should be on the tip of your tongue. There are a number of restaurants around that try to get Southern right… and then there’s this Carroll Gardens spot where the pork chops are fried, the waffles come with cheddar and a $50 gift certificate will get you plenty full. A place that we love for oh-so-many reasons, Buttermilk Channel’s homey, yet classy menu and laid-back vibe make it what the RAFFLE OF THE CENTURY is all about: pure indulgence. Read the rest of this entry »

When we thought up the raffle for our birthday party this Thursday at Night Owl, we hoped to bring you, our loyal readers, some pieces of Brooklyn you might not otherwise have had the chance to enjoy: a fancy meal, a relaxing escape… We’re still bringing you that, and much more. But we never imagined we’d have one item so luxurious that it would meet your grandest Brooklyn wants and desires in a single fell swoop. Well, we were wrong. We’re proud to present a $500 American Express gift card, courtesy of Zync, and it’ll be waiting for you Thursday night. Read the rest of this entry »

Happy birthday to us! Can you believe it’s already been a year of Brokelyn? In just 12 months, we stalked Martha Stewart, told you how to sell your [redacted] online, couch-surfed, Dumpster swam, Crockpot gourmeted, price checked, deal-scouted, taste-tested, happy houred, flirted with aluminum poisoning from cheap beer tastings and much, much more. We also brought you the Brokelyn Beer Book and some great t-shirts in the process. We’re just getting started, but all this means only one thing… PARTY TIME (excellent)! Read the rest of this entry »